Nostalgia for Lunar New Year

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Rowing across the Atlantic

Using Indigenous place names

SFU hockey's near upset against BU

Spending hours in a car going nowhere

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HUMOUR

Equality is when no one has rights

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NEWS

January 22, 2024

SEAWORTHY SCIENTISTS

We are four women, four marine biologists, three academic generations, and we are very aware that we are acting as role models.

I SABE LL E C ÔTÉ S F U P R O F ES S O R O F B IO LO G ICA L S C IE N C ES

MAKING SPORTS SAFER

If we act now and put in place proactive, and protective policies, these youth may join and stay in sport.

M ARTH A G U M PR I C H S F U M S C G RA D UAT E

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NEWS

GEOGRAPHY GREETINGS

TRANSIT STRIKE DECLARED

News Editor Karissa Ketter · News Writers Eden Chipperfield and Olivia Sherman · news@the-peak.ca

OPINIONS

January 22, 2024

CLIMATE CONUNDRUM

An increasingly dry climate, which can result in a greater number of wildfires across the country, will continue to displace even more individuals and devastate smaller communities.

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Opinions Editor Michelle Young · opinions@the-peak.ca

OPINIONS LANGUAGES AND LAND

We need to deconstruct the colonial narratives of history that overlook Indigenous experiences and sovereignty.

ARTS & CULTURE

January 22, 2024

SOUNDS OF CELEBRATION

Plates patter, uncles and aunts chatter, and chopsticks clatter.

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“speak up, speak out, voice your opinions for what is right, and do not stay silent”

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ARTS & CULTURE

RECLAIMING NARRATIVES

Arts & Culture Editor Petra Chase · arts@the-peak.ca

SPORTS

January 22, 2024

MORAL VICTORIES

HOME Thursday, January 25: women’s basketball vs. Montana State Billings at West Gym at 7:00 p.m. · Montana State is first in the conference standings; SFU is eighth · 1–1 against Montana State last season Saturday, January 27: women’s basketball vs. Seattle Pacific at West Gym at 7:00 p.m. · Second game of a four-game homestand · SFU scores an average of 66 points against Seattle Pacific

AWAY Thursday, January 25: men’s basketball vs.

Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) at 5:00 p.m. · First match against Northwest Nazare this season; 0–2 against them last season · Team’s last win was on November 18 Friday, January 26: conference hockey team vs. UVIC at 7:30 p.m. · Second game in a week against UVIC Friday, January 26–Saturday, January 27: track and field at the University of Washington Invitational · Competed at the University of Washington Indoor Preview two weeks ago Friday, January 26–Saturday, January 27: track and field at Boston University for the John Thomas Terrier Classic · First of two visits to Boston University this season

BU had more than enough starpower with 11 of the team’s 15 NHL draft picks in the lineup.

Saturday, January 27: men’s basketball vs.

Central Washington at 6:00 p.m. · Lost last five meetings against Central Washington; last beat them on January 4, 2020 · Central Washington is the conference leader in defensive rebound percentage (.760) Saturday, January 27: swimming vs. UVIC · Last regular season meet before conference championships · Men’s team lost their first meet since November 4, 137–125; women’s team lost 146–116 and finished their California trip 4–2 Saturday, January 27: conference hockey team vs. Vancouver Island University Mariners at 7:00 p.m. · Vancouver Island is first in league standings; SFU is fourth out of five teams

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SPORTS

SUPER STRENGTH

Sports Editor Isabella Urbani · Sports Writer Kaja Antic · sports@the-peak.ca

January 22, 2024

HUMOUR

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Humour Editor C Icart · humour@the-peak.ca

HUMOUR

Dear Peakie, Last time we spoke, you gave me advice on how to perfect my dadsona. After much introspection, I found that I’m less of a punny dad and more of a socks with sandals kind of dad. My newfound confidence in my dad-entity helped me meet my wife! I met Roxannica at a barbeque. She kept saying she liked my tan cargo pants, so to seal the deal, I whispered, “I always blast videos at full volume.” I should’ve worn my shants for easier access, but they didn’t stay on too long anyway. Unfortunately, dad-sona rizz is not a solid enough foundation for a marriage. As I write this, my wife, Roxannica, is fighting for custody of our oven but, that’s a story for a different Dear Peakie letter.

Sincerely, Dream (and soon-to-be divorced) Daddy

Dear Dream (and soon-to-be divorced) Daddy, This is most unfortunate, indeed. While I cannot offer advice for your impending divorce, I may be able to assist in your future romantic endeavours. First of all, might I introduce you to the concept of a red flag? Yes, dad-sonas are all the rage these days, but there is a fine line between zany and creepy — let’s be real. You say you discovered that you’re less of a “punny” dad and instead a “socks-with-sandals” kind of dad.

Yet, is one really complete without the other? I hate to break it to you, but your beloved Roxannica was likely overwhelmed by your overbearing, socks-and-sandals-wearing, un-punny self — not your dad-sona, if you ever had one. My advice? Throw the word “rizz” out of your vocabulary, pick up some dad jokes, and lower the volume on your videos. I told you to be whimsically mundane the last time we spoke, not insufferable. I bet you wish you had a dad joke to get you out of this situation!

You’ll get there some day (probably), Peakie

Dear Peakie, I’m graduating this year, so, when it comes to following your advice about getting as engaged as SFU, I knew it was now or never. I started off by hitting on my classmate because we had a quiz I was NOT ready for, but on the second date he asked for three of my fingernails for an experiment to try and clone me, so I made a plausible excuse and dropped the class. Later, I tried spilling my books on the ground and thankfully this dude who was NOT my type picked them up. I asked him out because it takes real courage to wear something on campus that isn’t a grey hoodie or a black jacket. But I guess a lot of people fell for that, because his dorm room looked like a New York subway station. So, in economics class I complained about not understanding The Wolf of Wall Street, which got me Bradwick Stinebergson’s number. He said he had to get married by age 19 before his youth dries up, so he proposed within a week with a gold ring, which was bent from all the times the size had been adjusted. But, we were playing Monopoly with his cousin one day, and I accidentally asked him to go print more money. That set him off so much he broke off our engagement, so looks like I’ll have to transfer after all.

Sincerely, #1 Most Single University Student (still not engaged)

Dear #1 Most Single University Student (still not engaged), Woah, woah, woah. I do not remember telling you to use your lack of academic and cinematic knowledge to land a man. No, my advice was to open up with information about your life goals: “I suggest sitting next to the cute, edgy guy in your seminar class and introducing yourself by telling him all about your dream wedding.” Relationships are built on trust and honesty. Honesty is being upfront about your ideal 4-carat engagement ring and $150,000 wedding goals. How are these boys supposed to know your intentions when you deceive them so? I told you to be an open book, not to lower your standards. While your time may be running out, I would suggest trying once more, and this time following my original advice to a T. Put a ring on it (seriously, like, soon), Peakie

Dear Peakie, How silly I was to take your advice. I did what you said about removing layers throughout the day as it gets warmer, and now I’m banned from most public places.

Sincerely, Not So Sunny

Dear Not So Sunny, Oh, my. I struggle to find any instance where I ever suggested de-layering in warm weather. Nay, I specifically told you to LAYER in COLD WEATHER: “If it’s six degrees on Burnaby Mountain, it’s three degrees inside the AQ. Leave the house in crocs, jeans, and a light sweater, but bring a jacket and thick socks in case your toesies get cold.” I’ll say it once — both for your sake and for our readers’ sake — I am not responsible for any misconstruction of my advice, and I won’t stand for this type of accusation. Ever heard of defamation? No? Yeah, clearly not, but I have. Consider this a warning, or your days will really start to feel Not So Sunny.

Watch yourself, Peakie

January 22, 2024

HUMOUR

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Business Manager Yuri Zhou · business@the-peak.ca

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