ARTSP.10 & CULTURE Dining expectationshall: vs reality HUMOURP.14 Darling, let me assign your styleP.06OPINIONS The joys of a tranquil campusNEWSP.04 sweepsSFU350 awards
Sitting makes you sick 04 NEWS It’s time to cancel student debt 06 OPINIONS Wooed by Attorney Woo 10 ARTS & CULTURE We need to actively act against fake news 08 FEATURES Goalkeepers do more than you think 13 SPORTS Creepin’ the halls of the Bennett Library 15 HUMOUR
DRUG CRISIS
3September 20, 2022 NEWS
The more you study this, the more questions you have. And then you realize how important this topic is, how many people suffer, and how much you want to prevent it in the families
We are outraged by this human rights crisis and demand that Vancouver, British Columbia, and Canada work collaboratively with First Nations to preserve the lives and dignity of this community
ALEXANDRA LYSOVA
KUKPI7 JUDY WILSON SECRETARY-TREASURER, UNION OF BC INDIAN CHIEFS
CHALLENGING GENDERED ASSUMPTIONS
LIAM MACKAY // SFU350 LEADERSHIP
We felt like we were getting real acknowledgement from the university, some real recognition
4 NEWS News Editor Karissa Ketter News Writers Chloë Arneson and Pranjali J Mann news@the-peak.ca
STUDENT SUCCESS
HAPPY HEART
Nobody has the right to decide whether someone is faking their illness, and it’s none of their business anyways. The fact that this even needs to be said should spark concern. Considering 22% of Canadians over 15 have a disability, we must let go of our mindset that tells us disabled people are a rarity — we’re not. Disability sits at the intersections of all identities and communities. The spoonie community doesn’t represent anything toxic, besides reflecting back a society that’s guilty of excluding and misunderstanding those with chronic illnesses.
5September 20, 2022 OPINIONS
It’s easier to judge disabled people when you’ve never had to deal with regular stigmatization from doctors, friends, and now strangers online. A subreddit dedicated to calling out “illness fakers” has over 125,000 followers. Behaviour like this, which targets the infinitely small percentage of “fakers,” vilifies everyone sharing their disabled experience online. It inevitably ends up targeting people who are actually disabled in the process. One autistic TikToker, Raven DeRose, shared her experience with being called a faker by redditors for . . . wait for it . . . dancing for the camera. It’s
Why are we still using iClickers?
Now more than ever, the iClicker is a useless device. Most activities nowadays, like using a calculator, can be done on your phone. If your professor requires you to buy an iClicker for their course — nine out of ten times, you’re unlikely to use it much in the future. Live quizzes hosted on Canvas or even the new iClicker app, would be a more reasonable advancement.
Disabled people still face considerable social stigma in modern society. Although online awareness is on the rise, communities still face backlash by able-bodied people who are uncomfortable with the way some people express themselves. Online communities dedicated to calling out “illness fakers,” and dismissive news articles discourage invisibly disabled people from seeking like-minded support.
Shelling out money for an iClicker seems like a waste
Can’t we just use our phones for this!?
article follows shortly after J.K. Rowling released her new novel, The Ink Black Heart, which has received backlash for targeting trans and disabled communities. Critics suggest her writing is driven by disdain for the massive criticism she regularly receives after sharing her transphobic beliefs on Twitter. Now, she’s targeting the disabled community, which is increasingly receiving its share of online cruelty and discrimination. Articles that call disabled people “addicted to being sad” grossly underestimate the isolation that comes with physical or mental illness, and the genuine comfort social media can bring. Online communities can offer meaningful support for those who find themselves unable to socialize in-person, especially during COVID-19. Able-bodied people don’t need to fully understand this, but they do need to respect it.
People with invisible illnesses still aren’t taken seriously
Throughout our university degrees, we’ve all been in a course where the professor clearly states that not having an iClicker will affect your attendance grade. That isn’t fair. Quite frankly, I think iClickers are a waste of time. We go through all that clicking in class only to have another canvas discussion, quiz, or module that achieves the same goal of boosting your grade.
Recently, the Daily Mail published an article titled “Addicted to being sad: Teenage girls with invisible illnesses — known as ‘Spoonies’ — post TikToks of themselves crying or in hospital to generate thousands of likes.” If the article’s headline didn’t raise enough red flags for you, its content is equally disturbing. Ignoring the fact that the piece takes much of its content from an equally harmful Common Sense article, it upholds a fallacious rhetoric about disability. To older generations who might not understand Gen Z and millennial social media culture, this piece of writing anchors ignorant readers in their already troubling beliefs. The idea that young people are faking their identity for attention is a narrative that follows marginalized communities in many ways, from queer and trans people, to disabled people. For disabled readers, the message is clear: shut up and suffer in silence because your pain “isn’t real.”
Inclusion doesn’t start with telling people they’re lying.
by Nercya Kalino
Considering 22% of Canadians over 15 have a disability, we must let go of our mindset that tells us disabled people are a rarity — we’re not.
GRINDSWHATOURGEARS?
Content warning: mentions of ableism, online bullying
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In any community, there will be some who lie or are misguided, but such a small fraction of spoonies actually fit that bill. Why should an entire community suffer from stigmatization because of a few outliers? I’d be inclined to say almost everyone who complains to doctors about disabling physical symptoms has some sort of undiagnosed medical illness. Perhaps James never considered that people are not seeking diagnoses they want to have,
I’ve had my pricey iClicker, which I purchased myself, since the Summer of 2019. I have only used it once — that’s it! Now, many of us have sold ours after realizing just how much the iClicker is a waste of money.Written
but answers to very real and life-altering symptoms they experience.
Emma James, Daily Mail senior news reporter, asserts the spoonie community “encourages [people] to lie to doctors in order to get the diagnosis that they want.” However, she never gives any examples of someone encouraging others to lie to doctors about their symptoms.
OLIVIA VISSER // OPINIONS EDITOR
PHOTO: Alexander Grey / Unsplash
DISABLED AND DISBELIEVED
The term “spoonies” refers to spoon theory — a concept created by invisibly disabled activist Christine Miserandino. For no particular reason besides being in a café at the time, she picked spoons to illustrate to a friend what it’s like to live with a chronic illness. To her, everyone starts their day with a set number of spoons, which represents their ability to expend energy. Disabled people often start with fewer spoons, so they have to limit or adjust their activities in order to prevent exhaustion and burnout. The simple yet effective analogy spoke to many people online, who dub themselves “spoonies,” as a way to identify with other disabled people.
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Daily Mail’s article targeting invisible illnesses reinforces harmful biases
Getting to experience the Burnaby Campus for the first time since remote learning
The Bright-er Side
Student debt relief will allow graduates to focus on moving their lives forward, instead of feeling dragged down by finances. This can help everyone.
6 OPINIONS Opinions Editor Olivia Visser opinions@the-peak.ca POLITICAL CORNER
maye Starting off with a smooth beat, maye’s gentle voice compliments the mellow guitar chords in the background. She coos about wanting to find her own happiness, and “sail in other seas” to heal herself. Vocals blur together in harmony to conclude the pensive track, a perfect complement to self-examination and new beginnings.&PoetryPinkIMAGE:EntertainmentEO “Un Millón” By The Marías For a groovy, synth-heavy track, and enchanting vocals, look no further. Lead singer María Zardoya, begins sweetly, singing about a great romance and dancing skin-to-skin. The song builds itself up with upbeat ambience and clear electronics for an atmospheric song to pair with autumn evenings.LifeNiceIMAGE:CompanyRecordingRecordingAtlanticandCorporation
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“LA MEMORIA”
This passionate track embodies the pain of trying to forget a toxic partner. Reyez reminisces as she cries, “You need lose a war, you need to find a twin, who breaks your heart, who leaves you in sorrow.” The background vocals are haunting, layered neatly behind Reyez’ outspoken narration of being unable to forget. FMLYIMAGE:
“BUEN DIA”
By Jessie Reyez
By Becky G
By CUCO
Beginning with upbeat piano, strong vocals, and complemented by brass — this song is about getting back on your feet. “They also broke my heart, they talked about me without reason, I don’t care,” is sung fearlessly, blended into the beat. Filled with empowerment, take on the new season with the “desire to eat the world.”KemosabeIMAGE:RecordsRecords/RCA
“Decir Adios”
Piano chords blend together for this reflective track as CUCO remembers a past relationship. He sings about how “there’s no easy way to say good-bye.” Slowly, strings and percussion are introduced, and hymns of harmonies lead into: “the days when the sky cries and tears flood the city.” The song asks for the heavens to guide his partner’s heart, breaking into a fierce guitar solo.TrailTheWalkIMAGE:
7September 20, 2022 ARTS & CULTURE “Descifrar”
MAKING WAVES
The increased variety and seating are a welcomed improvement
10 ARTS & CULTURE Arts & Culture Editor Gem Yelin Lee and Michelle Young arts@the-peak.ca
FUMBLING WITH FOOD
September 12–13
11September 20, 2022 SPORTS
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
September 10
WOMEN’S GOLF
September 8, 10
MEN’S SOCCER
The women’s soccer team earned their second straight tie after being unable to notch a third goal against California State, Los Angeles on the road. Both SFU goals came in the opening half, starting with freshman Kaylese Callender’s first goal of the season less than two minutes into the game. However, California State quickly took the lead after scoring two goals in 1:32 seconds. SFU was able to battle back to tie the game thanks to junior Kiara Buono.
The women’s team picked up their second consecutive win at home, needing all five sets to steal a victory from Seattle Pacific. Entering the third set with a 2–0 lead, it looked like SFU was going to pull off the sweep until their opponents followed up with two tight 25–23 winning sets. SFU was able to hold off the comeback, bringing their record to 5–6 on the season.
The women’s golf team matched last year’s second-place finish at their first classic of the year. However, this year, the classic was held on home turf at the Richmond Country Club. The women finished second on both days of the event, a total of 43 strokes over par. Hats off to freshman Chloe Tran, who led SFU with her fourth-place solo finish at her first collegiate competition.
September 10
WOMEN’S SOCCER
The men’s soccer team split their two games at the Colorado Mesa Kickoff after opening their first match with a tight 1–0 victory over Fort Lewis. Goalkeeper Justyn Sandhu earned his third clean sheet in as many games, getting some support from Alan Soto’s first goal as a Red Leaf to earn the win. SFU dropped the following game to host, no. 18 ranked Colorado Mesa by a score of 3–1. The team will return home to play conference games for the remainder of the season.
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It was a good thing but now we move on to a bigger and better year
DOUBLE OR NOTHING FIFTH DEFENDER
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13September 20, 2022 SPORTS
14 HUMOUR Humour Editor Kelly Chia humour@the-peak.ca
You like to keep things simple and embrace the foggy, cold, and wet weather that we have on the way. Sipping a London fog on a rainy morning fits your vibe perfectly, and is a costeffective way to get your caffeine intake for the day. You can button up that tweed blazer snugly, my little academic!
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You’re a basic bitch in the fall and start ordering a caramel apple spice (basically glorified apple cider) as soon as September hits. You don’t really have a go-to drink the rest of the year but in the fall, there’s nothing better.
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AQUARIUS — Jan 20–Feb 18 don’t like the taste of coffee (anyone who says they actually do is so you order a hot chocolate at Starbucks when you’re a Your friends make of for but you don’t — a hot chocolate is a classic it’ll never let you down.
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SCORPIO — Oct 23–Nov 21
September 20, 2022
sweet, and more sweet is what you look for in a Starbucks drink. I see a pumpkin spice frappuccino calling your name, Taurus, but with double the whipped cream and cinnamon on top. You like to be extra in all aspects of your life, and your choice of coffee is no exception.
Starbucks is out of cold brew the one day you remember to wake up early enough to make it there before class. You order an iced pumpkin spice latte instead of the pumpkin cream cold brew you dreamed about. You like to make people’s lives as miserable as possible; so, you ask to substitute half the pumpkin for white mocha and add pumpkin cream instead of whipped cream on top. It doesn’t even taste like coffee anymore, which is exactly what you were going for.
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fun drink.
VIRGO —
Aug 23–Sept 22
Ever since Starbucks got rid of the cool lime refresher you’ve had a personal vendetta against them, but you just can’t resist their shaken passion tea lemonade. It brings you so much joy you mostly forgive Starbucks for their poor decision (but never forget).
style, I say.
LEO — Jul 23–Aug 22
— Nov 22–Dec 21 You’re a matcha girlie, which means you like the taste of grass. It doesn’t matter how much honey, oat milk, or hot water you add to grass. I don’t judge, Cancer, but just know that you have bad taste. Anyways, back to my bean water.
LIBRA — Sept 23–Oct 22
ARIES — Mar 21–Apr 19
CAPRICORN — Dec 22–Jan
PISCES — Feb 19–Mar 20
TAURUS — Apr 20–May 20
Iced chai lattes everyday, baby! You like to be different so you choose the drink that sounds the most pretentious. This is Leo behaviour, you perfectionist.
— Jun 21–Jul 22
You’re extra AF and have a thing for dramatics, so a strawberry acai refresher with coconut milk (AKA a “Pinkity Drinkity”) is the drink for you! It’s sweet, refreshing, and embarrassing to order out loud at the age of 22, but the annoying teenager in you never died so you must order it every time.
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CANCER
Go for a mocha this fall, Aries. It’s the perfect blend of sweetness and deep richness, which energizes you just enough to make it through a productive day of studying. Start the with
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21–Jun 20 You go to Tim’s, not Starbucks — for good reason too. Who can afford to spend $5 on a fancy coffee when you could get a (shitty) bagel AND a double-double for less than that??
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Sweet,
The strawberries and cream frappuccino brings you back to your childhood with every sip and is your go-to any time of year, even though it’s full of sugar and does nothing to satisfy your coffee craving. Starbucks changed the way they make this drink last year so it doesn’t quite hit the same as it used to, but the nostalgia is enough to have you coming back for more.
16 DIVERSIONS Business Manager Yuri Zhou business@the-peak.ca CROSSWORD
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