There Are No Useless Degrees

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P.12 SPORTS How AI is helping athletes P.14 HUMOUR This puzzle obsession is an enigma P.11 ARTS & CULTURE Events at BC Culture Days P.03 NEWS Concerns over lack of COVID-19 guidelines
Burnaby Mountain to get a firehall NEWS 04 Trying to establish a meaningful connection with Mr. SFU Wi-Fi HUMOUR 14 The best study spots around the Lower Mainland ARTS & CULTURE 10 Men’s soccer drops both home games to start the season SPORTS 12 Nostalgia helps us take breaks OPINIONS 05 THE PEAK PUBLICATIONS SOCIETY STAY CONNECTED ABOUT US TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT How to reduce money stress FEATURES 08
3 September 18, 2023 NEWS BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Our crews are excited about getting connected and helping to keep people safe.

It was an idea spurred from SFU’s 2025 sustainability goals related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.

4 NEWS News Editor Karissa Ketter News Writers Eden Chipperfield and Olivia Sherman news@the-peak.ca
CHRIS BOWCOCK · FIRE CHIEF
FIGHTING FIRES
RIDE AND VIBE
5 September 18, 2023 OPINIONS
COZY MUSINGS

We have forgotten that knowledge is inherently valuable in unquantifiable ways.

6 OPINIONS Opinions Editor Michelle Young opinions@the-peak.ca
ANTI-CAPITALIST REFLECTIONS
10 ARTS & CULTURE Arts & Culture Editor Petra Chase arts@the-peak.ca
11 September 18, 2023 ARTS & CULTURE

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Beat Dominican California on the road 1–0 on Sunday, September 3.

The lone goal of the game was scored by midfielder, Kate Cartier, and assisted by midfielder, Alyssa Clark. Goalkeeper, Sarah Loewen, earned her first win and second consecutive shutout of the season.

Record: 1–0–1

MEN’S SOCCER

Lost 2–0 to No. 25 Chico State (California) at home on Thursday, September 7.

Lost 1–0 to Sonoma State (California) at home on Saturday, September 9.

Record: 2–2

VOLLEYBALL

Finished 2–2 at the APU/CPP Invitational in California from Thursday, September 7–Saturday, September 9.

Record: 5–3

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Thursday, September 21: volleyball vs. Alaska Fairbanks in the West Gym (7:00 p.m.)

· 1–1 against Alaska Fairbanks last season.

Saturday, September 23: volleyball vs. Alaska Anchorage in the West Gym (7:00 p.m.)

· 1–1 against Alaska Anchorage last season.

AWAY

Monday, September 18–Tuesday, September 19: women’s golf at Saint Martin’s University Invitational in DuPont, Washington

· First competition of the season.

· Finished first on day one of the invitational last season.

Thursday, September 21: women’s soccer vs. Western Washington in Bellingham, Washington

· 0–2 against Washington last year in the regular season.

Friday, September 22–Saturday, September 23: men’s golf at Saint Martin’s University Invitational

· First competition of the season.

· Finished first at this invitational last season.

Saturday, September 23: cross country at the Bill Roe Invitational in Bellingham, Washington

· Men’s and women’s teams looking to improve last season’s second place finish in Washington.

Saturday, September 23: swimming at Biola (California) (1:00 p.m.)

· First meet of the season.

· Failed to compete in the championships last season after breaking a participation bylaw.

13 September 18, 2023 SPORTS NEW FACES
14 HUMOUR Humour Editor C Icart humour@the-peak.ca >:( ??! ? ....

September 18–24

Aries

March 21–April 9

“When in doubt, hide behind your empanadas” — Bre Tiesi. ‘Nuff said, honestly. There’s nothing a yummy filling and deliciously savoury pastry cannot fix. You cut someone off with your car? Empanada. You accidentally wore non-matching shoes to class? Empanada. You tripped and fell in front of your crush? Em-pa-na-da!

Taurus

April 20–May 20

“We’re both eagles. Eagles fly alone, and birds fly in flocks. And they’re a bunch of birds.” — Alexandra Jarvis. Canadian icon Nelly Furtado did not sing “I’m like a bird” for you to not belt it. Grab your hairbrush to use as a mic and gather your stuffed animals to be your audience. Go on, I’m waiting . . .

Gemini

May 21–June 20

“She can sit on the floor until she proves herself.” — Chrishell Stause. Babe, you were born worthy of a chair. I better see you taking the time to sit in every single chair in that lecture hall. Better yet, play musical chairs during class.

Cancer

June 21–July 22

“Jason, he says he does about 20% growth. I’m like, cool. I’ll do about 40% growth every year.” — Mary Fitzgerald. Cancer, that plant in your room is begging for a sip of water. She is so thirsty she literally came to me begging me to help her. Do better.

Leo

July 23–August 22

“I lend trust on credit, but I’m not afraid to call in a debt.” — Alexandra Jarvis. Um, like maybe don’t do that . . . No one likes a debt collector! I know I’d hang up on you. So, yeah . . . Put the monocle down and don’t engage in your Monopoly fantasy this week.

Virgo

August 23–September 22

“Sharelle Rosado is a boss ass bitch that makes shit happen. Point-blank, period.”

— Sharelle Rosado. The only way for you to get through this week is to always refer to yourself in the third-person. I don’t make the rules. If you’ve got a problem, take it up with the stars.

Libra

September 23–October 22

“I’m so tired of talking about everyone else’s issues. Now we can focus on me.”

— Christine Quinn. I think that’s a pretty solid line to open your therapy session with this week. I talked with the planets or whatever, they said you’re allowed to be selfish as fuck this week. You’re welcome.

Scorpio

October 23–November 21

“I drive an orange Porsche, it’s my homage towards Orange County.” — Gio Helou. Someone is going to say something pretentious in class this week and you will be forced to witness it. Inexplicably, something will possess you to face Mr. Full-of-Himself and tell him you’re wearing red today as an homage to the flag he’s waving.

Sagittarius

November 22–December 21

“I’m closing deals in heels” — AnneSophie Petit and Colony Reeves. You will be reaching new heights this week, mostly because you actually need to go to class. I know you took a little syllabus week break, but them 8:30 a.m. lectures are not going to attend themselves. I better see you on the R5.

Capricorn

December 22–January 19

Something about being a vegan — Heather Rae El Moussa. You are going to say irrelevant things all the time this week. That’s okay, though. That’s what makes you endearing. In the reality show that is your life, you deserve allllll the screen time.

Aquarius

January 20–February 18

“That bitch should own a sunglass hut cause she’s so fucking shady.” — Christine Quinn. I would love to tell you that this means you’ll somehow win a tropical vacation and get to lounge on the beach all day, but I’m pretty sure it just means you’re going to misplace your sunglasses.

Pisces

February 19–March 20

“That’s all I needed to talk to you about. Meeting adjourned.” — Sharelle Rosado. Dust off your suit because serious business is happening this week. No, wait, actually this means you should interrupt your boss during a Zoom meeting and end the meeting. He made you stay late the other day! This is you reclaiming your time.

15 September 18, 2023 HUMOUR

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LAST WEEK'S SOLUTIONS

Members at Large

ThePeak Publications Society is electing at our Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.

Qualifications:

Must be a current SFU student

Cannot be a current contributor or staff member at The Peak

Benefits:

· Learn hands-on skills for policy drafting and organizational management positions

Network with like-minded individuals interested in leadership and management

Great opportunity for your resume

· Earn $25 for attending monthly meetings

Contact: Email Yuri Zhou at business@the-peak.ca for the nomination form. Submission deadline is September 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

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