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News

Cecile Favron / News Editor Henry Tran / Assistant News Editor

September 11, 2017 news@the-peak.ca

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Cecile Favron News Editor

Gabrielle McLaren Staff Writer

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News

Amneet Mann Peak Associate

Yelin Gemma Lee Peak Associate

Cecile Favron / News Editor Henry Tran / Assistant News Editor

news@the-peak.ca

Opinions

Zach Siddiqui / Opinions Editor

September 11, 2017 opinions@the-peak.ca

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Jenna Beetstra Peak Associate

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Canada 150 Speaker Series Fall 2017

ARTS ART AND AN 11:30AM to 12:20PM - Halpern Centre 114

KEEPING CANADA WHITE: IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IN CANADA

DR. WENDY CHAN, SOCIOLOGY

How do countries control access to immigration?

Learn about Canada’s recent history of immigration and refugee protection.

Will Canada fall prey to the anti-immigrant sentiment in the US or parts of Europe?

I will sketch the many small victories that may shape how Canada treats its newcomers in the 21st century-- and moves beyond its “white” past.

Wednesday

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11:30AM to 12:20PM - Halpern Centre 114

A GENETIC PORTRAIT OF GENDER IN NORTH AMERICA

2 27 7 SO SOC S OC O CIAL CI C IAL DR. COLEMAN NYE, GSWS

Genetic science can tell us a lot about our biology, but can it also tell us about our society?

In recent years, the BRCA genes, which are known to increase risk for breast and ovarian cancer, have been at the centre of public debates about health, gender, and economics in Canada and across the globe. From Angelina Jolie’s controversial decision to treat her genetic cancer risk through preventive surgeries to legal disputes over whether human genes can be owned by private companies, this talk explores the surprising things cancer genetics can tell us about gender in North America today.

SCIENCES SCIENC 4 11:30AM to 12:20PM - Halpern Centre 114

PUBLIC REASON: BUILDING COMMUNITY BY THINKING CRITICALLY

DR. LISA SHAPIRO, PHILOSOPHY

Human beings reason. We are not like billiard balls on a pool table, simply caused to move by the forces that impact us. Reasoning, or thinking for oneself, is harder than it looks.

We each have to learn how to think, and so we are taught to think by others. How then can we think for ourselves? Moreover, human beings reason publicly, that is, along with other humans. How is it that we are able to oth each think for ourselves and live together in a community? This talk will explore these questions and argue that we build a healthy community by each being able to both criticize the actions and beliefs of others and defend our own actions and beliefs in the light of criticism. Through this process of reasoning publicly we both articulate our shared committments, acknowledge differences, and respect one another.

Join us after for pizza and discussion!

Open to all students and the general public.

Wednesday

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Opinions

Zach Siddiqui / Opinions Editor

opinions@the-peak.ca

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Alex Bloom / Arts Editor

arts@the-peak.ca

Ana Maria Mejia Morales Peak Associate

Arts

September 11, 2017

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Tessa Perkins Peak Associate

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Students claiming refunds will lose all privileges of membership for the semester, but membership will resume upon payment of student fees next semester.

Questions? Call 778-782-3598.

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Andrew Ringer / Sports Editor

sports@the-peak.ca

Sports

September 11, 2017

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Austin Cozicar Peak Associate

Mateo De Dalmases SFU Student

DRIVERS WANTED What we offer: Fun, relaxed working environment.

A working environment where you are not just a number.

Competitive hourly rates based upon experience.

Reasonable hours with flexible scheduling.

Team Atmosphere work environment Great Employee discounts Required skills: Minimum of 1 year driving experience Positive and professional attitude Ability to lift, carry and move packages up to 30lbs. professional manner and maintaining a safe driving record Send resume to: Lawrence001@accountant.com

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Janis McMath / Humour Editor

humour@the-peak.ca

Humour

HOW TO GET TO KNOW YOUR PROF

September 11, 2017

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Maia Odegaard / Business Manager

maia@the-peak.ca