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NEWS SFU researchers publish findings on new species of ancient human fossils
OPINIONS There’s enough salt here to keep the roads ice-free this winter
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Paleogenetics and Indigenous knowledge are often seen as in conflict, but this shows that there’s a way forward through collaboration with First Nations as partners in the research. TH O M AS ROY LE // Postdoctoral fellow
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March 3: SFU endorses the Burnaby Mountain Gondola project. SFU ends the fiscal year with a $53.5 million operating surplus.
People still stuck in quarantine. January 1: Ban The Bottle, in collaboration with Re-Use for Good, completely eliminates plastic water bottles on all SFU campuses. This is the culmination of a project three years in the making. January 11: SFU implements the P/CR/NC system for elective courses.
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March 12: SFU350 brings the SFSS an open letter to be signed by student organizations, students, faculty, and staff. The letter lobbies for the declaration of a climate emergency and the divestment from fossil fuels, as well as decarbonizing operations, and amplifying climate-related issues — including SFU’s position on the TransMountain Pipeline. March 23: TSSU begins bargaining with SFU for RA rights (pictured). March 27: A class-action lawsuit is filed against SFU for the February 3 data breach.
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February 3: SFU Data breach! The second in 12 months. The breach takes place over eight minutes on a server under maintenance, risking exposure mainly of student and staff identification numbers and data on academic standing. Up to 30 people work for 10 days to decipher which information was leaked, and who was affected.
May 27: The remains of 215 missing Indigenous children are discovered at a residential school in Kamloops. Hundreds more would be discovered in the next few months. Canadian institutions, including S fly flags at half-mast indefinitely.
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IT Services begins talking about the implementation of a Multi-Factor Authorization (MFA) system, set to roll out in May for faculty and staff, and in Fall for students. February 16–18: SFSS elections. February 19: Gabe Liosis is elected president of the SFSS, taking over the role formerly held by Osob Mohamed.
September 7: Return to in-person classes. September 7: The Study re-opens. September 11: Kristie Elliott becomes the first Canadian woman to score in an NCAA football game. This also marks the first game held in SFU’s stadium.
November 1: SFU commits to divesting from fossil fuels by 2025. The students and faculty planning the hunger strike stand down, having had their primary demand met.
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September 12: SFU350 paints a climate protest mural in the Convocation Mall. SFU responds with threats of disciplinary proceedings, which are later widthdrawn (pictured).
November 1: The P/CR/NC elective grading system is extended to Summer 2023.
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September 13: Proof of vaccine roll out and become mandatory for many activities throughout BC.
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September 13: SFU Senate commits to hiring at least 15 new tenure-track Black faculty members.
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November 12: The Study closes indefinitely (pictured). November 18: SFU signs onto the Scarborough Charter on anti-Black racism and Black inclusion in higher education. This is an important step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for Black students, staff, and faculty.
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August 3: SFU health science professor Tim Takaro marks one year of living in a treehouse in an act of civil disobedience to delay Trans-Mountain Pipeline construction.
October 3: SFU students begin plans for a hunger strike starting November 1. Their goals include pressuring SFU to make plans for fossil fuel divestment, as well as provide education on the risks of tank farms, and a statement of opposition to the TransMountain Pipeline expansion project.
August 25: The government of BC again makes masks mandatory in all indoor spaces. August 26: SFU implements self-disclosure of vaccination. Students wishing to live in student housing, participate in intramural athletics, use recreational facilities, or attend clubs/events are required to provide proof of vaccination. August 27: Vaccination clinics open at SFU campuses. August 28: The SFSS campaigns for the continuation of lecture recordings. August 28: The Student Union Building opens (pictured).
October 4: Police incident: A man drives around West Mall parkade with an airsoft gun. October 7: SFU announces mandatory vaccination status declaration. October 13: A motion is passed for SFU councillors and SFSS staff to be trained in sexual violence prevention. Further groundwork is laid for the establishment of a sexual misconduct investigation office.
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FOOTBALL Head Coach: Mike Rigell (2020–present) 2021–22 Overall Record: (1–7)
SFU’s football team capped off their season on November 13 with a 0–70 loss against Central Washington University. Among the highlights for this year were head coach Mike Rigell’s first win, the first year playing out of Terry Fox Field, and kicker Kristie Elliot becoming the first Canadian woman to score a point in a university football game. Elliot made three out of her five field goal attempts this season. Sophomores Jerrell Cummings (defense) and Riley Morrison (offense) made the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Team.
CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach: Brit Townsend (1998–present) Accomplishments: GNAC Championships (2) West Regional Championship
SFU’s cross country teams dominated the fall season, bringing home two championship banners. The women’s team remained undefeated the whole season until the NCAA Championships. The men’s team had a strong showing, placing in the top three in each regular season meet. They claimed their first ever GNAC Championship with the help of Aaron Ahl’s first place finish. The men did not advance to the NCAA Championship after their eighth place performance at the regional championship. Head coach Britt Townsend walked away with West Region Coach of the Year, while five SFU runners were named to the West All-Region Team, including GNAC Athletes of the Year, Olivia Willett and Aaron Ahl.
WOMEN’S SOCCER Head Coach: Annie Hamel (2014–present) 2021–22 Overall Record: (5–11–2)
The women’s season came to a close after a nail-biting loss to Seattle Pacific University in the semifinal of the GNAC soccer championship. SFU qualified for a playoff spot with sophomore Giuliana Zaurrini’s double overtime goal against Western Oregon. SFU fell behind early against Seattle after two goals against SFU goaltender Nicole Anderson, who made three saves in the game. Freshman Annika Gross was able to put SFU on the board with a late tally in the 77th minute, but it was not enough to topple Seattle Pacific University. Captain Emma Lobo earned a spot on GNAC’s All-Conference Second Team.
Having that drive to improve yourself is particularly important, because [ . . . ] there’s no one out there to lean on. RYAN STO LYS // SFU golf player
MEN’S SOCCER Head Coach: Clint Schneider (2015–present) 2021–22 Overall Record: (9–7)
The men’s soccer team came up just short of a playoff spot, finishing two points behind Seattle Pacific University. Only the conference champions advance to the NCAA Championship. The team won three consecutive GNAC championships between 2016 and 2018. The men’s season came to a dramatic finish on senior night with a 2–1 overtime win. SFU defeated third place Western Washington University after their opponents scored on a penalty kick with six seconds left to tie the game up. Junior Conrad Cheng, freshman Simone Masi, and sophomore Mark Talisuna earned a spot on the All-West Regional Team. Cheng also earned GNAC Newcomer of the Year. Senior Aidan Bain was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team.
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