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News Editor Noeka Nimmervoll · News Writers Dani Carmack · news@the-peak.ca
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September 21, 2026
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Discussing our mortality can be uncomfortable, even taboo. A doula can help a dying person and their loved ones be more open about death and grief.
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Sri Lanka and Canada clearly have a long way to go to ensure the protection and prosperity of Indigenous communities.
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Opinions Editor Maria Fernanda Osorio Arredondo · opinions@the-peak.ca
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Indigenous identity is often not only about connection, but about active reconnection.
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Arts & Culture Editor Phone Min Thant · arts@the-peak.ca
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Supporting organizations like the BC Environment Film Festival and watching documentaries such as this can help enrich your own understanding of the natural world, thanks to people who work hard to platform it.
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If you are able to watch Dancing Around the Table, you will realize that the rhetoric used to delay, deny, or dismiss Indigenous selfdetermination has changed very little over the past 40 years.
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September 21, 2026
AWAY GAMES THURS
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
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vs. Chaminade at Nicholson Arena Chaminade won 3–1
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vs. Westmont at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex Westmont won 2–0
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vs. San Fran. St. at Nicholson Arena SFU won 3–0
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vs. Point Loma at Nicholson Arena SFU won 3–2
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vs. Hawaii Hilo at Harrington Field SFU won 3–1
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vs. Cal Poly Pomona at Kellogg Stadium Cal Poly Pomona won 1–0
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vs. Cal State LA at Kellogg Arena SFU won 3–0
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vs. Chico St. at University Soccer Stadium SFU won 2–1
Thursday, September 3: the men’s team won 2–1 against Chico St. The first goal was scored by sophomore midfielder Tristan Otuomagie who was assisted by freshman midfielder Daniel James Jackson. The second goal was scored in the second half by sophomore defender Nicholas Mackinnon who was assisted by redshirt freshman midfielder Shahbod Jafary.
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vs. California St. San Bernardino at Kellogg Arena California St. San Bernardino won 3–2
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vs. Cal Poly Pomona at Kellogg Arena Cal Poly Pomona won 3–1
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vs. Stanislaus St. at Warrior Stadium SFU tied 1–1
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WOMEN'S SOCCER Saturday, August 29: the women’s team won 3–1 against Hawaii Hilo. The first goal was scored by redshirt sophomore forward Dariella Lopez who was assisted by redshirt freshman midfielder Sam Bouchard. Senior forward/winger Sarah Caravatta scored the second goal and was assisted by senior forward Kiera Scott and Dariella Lopez. The winning score of the game was scored by Keira Scott and assisted by senior midfielder Alyssa Clark.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL Friday, August 28: the women’s team dominated San Fran. St. 3–0. Redshirt junior outside hitter, Megan Hawkins, served 7 aces, while senior setter Ella McVittie contributed 30 assists. Saturday, August 29: the women’s team won 3–2 against Point Loma. SFU found their momentum in set three, scoring 25 points against 10, with 14 kills. Redshirt sophomore Katarina Damnjanovic had 23 kills, and senior setter Ella McVittie contributed 49 assists. Thursday, September 3: the women’s team won 3–0 against Cal State LA, with 4 aces from redshirt junior outside hitter Megan Hawkins and redshirt freshman Brooklyn Robinson. Senior setter Ella McVittie contributed 28 assists.
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Humour Editor Mason Mattu · humour@the-peak.ca
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September 21, 2026
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