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OPINIONS Delays in posting course syllabi make it hard to plan courses

ARTS & CULTURE Instrumental songs that are anything but sleepy

November 1, 2021

FIRE SAFETY

TO THE RESCUE

NEWS

EDUCATION REIMAGINATION

SKELETAL SUCCESS

News Editor Nancy La

News Writers Karissa Ketter and Yelin Gemma Lee

news@the-peak.ca

November 1, 2021

SINGLE ≠ MISERABLE

PLANNING PROBLEMS

OPINIONS

ARTS & CULTURE

Arts & Culture Editor Sara Wong

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WORDS TO LIVE BY

Jacob Mattie

MONDAY MUSIC: INSTRUMENTAL BANGERS

PEAK ASSOCIATE

From the long hours spent with course materials, many of us are probably getting to know our study playlists pretty intimately. While studies have shown that songs with lyrics can be distracting, this does not mean instrumental music will help you focus — take, for example, the songs listed here. They simply slap too hard.

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Courtesy of Loci Records

“Waltz No. 2”

“Time For Space”

By Dmitri Shostakovich A lively romance — Shostakovich absolutely lets loose in this bop of a waltz, dropped sometime after 1956. Suite for Variety Orchestra, the collection this song comes from, was for many years thought to be the missing Jazz Orchestra 2, which was lost sometime during the second world war. This turned out not to be the case, as Jazz Orchestra 2 was found in 1999, but what’s in a name anyways?

By Emancipator

This song off Emancipator’s 2017 album Baralku has all the makings of good lo-fi. Despite layering enough instruments to fill an orchestra, the song manages to feel minimalistic and uncluttered. With a history of classical training and a number of jam bands, Emancipator has a wide array of musical experience to draw on, which he certainly does here.

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Courtesy of MCD Records

“Abusey Junction”

“Joeira”

By Kokoroko

If there were one song to soothe a troubled soul, this would be it. Drawing on the West African and Inner London influences of its musicians, the eight piece band Kokoroko has gained recognition across Europe for their horn-heavy sounds. “Abusey Junction” was first contributed to the compilation album We Out Here, from which it gained recognition and won Track of the Year in the 2019 Worldwide awards. Although not a banger in the conventional sense, this track serves as a great reminder that not everything needs to go hard all the time.

By Kurup

Kurup has had his music described as “shadows creeping across a forest floor.” Listening to his compositions, the imagery feels appropriate. Dark and brooding, “Joeira” balances downtempo instruments with rattles, taps, and hisses, which give the song an organic feel. It also makes you want to check your shoes for spiders before putting them on.

ARTS & CULTURE

November 1, 2021

Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate

NEED TO KNOW, NEED TO GO Artsy, local events to check out around the Lower Mainland

VANCOUVER SPECIAL: DISORIENTATIONS AND ECHO

COMICS IN TRANSIT: POST PANDEMIC HOPES

CHINA UNBOUND & IN THE CAMPS: INSIDE BEIJING’S HIGH-TECH GLOBAL POLICING

Runs until January 2, 2022 $18 or by donation on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Vancouver Art Gallery

Runs until November 7 FREE Granville Island

November 3, 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. SFU Harbour Centre or via Zoom

Featuring over 30 artists, Vancouver Special is an intricate look at the contemporary arts community in Vancouver. The exhibit features young emerging artists alongside established artists. Showcasing decades worth of art, this exhibition series will occur every three to five years. Pieces vary in style and scale, with themes including cultural resilience, embodied knowledge, and identity performance. The Tyee states this exhibit is a “reminder that art needs to be seen in the flesh.” Be sure to check out the gallery’s other exhibits, like Jan Wade: Soul Power and Yoko Ono: Growing Freedom. For tickets and gallery hours, visit Vancouver Art Gallery’s website.

Enjoy the work of BC comic artists through a self-guided walking tour on Granville Island! Seven bus shelter-sized comics are located around the Island, each of which showcases an individual’s experience during the pandemic. This exhibit is organized by Cloudscape Comics and the Heritage Vancouver Society. Comics touch on experiences of anti-Asian racism, the opioid and homelessness crisis, being a frontline worker, and more. Each piece comes with a book pairing. For a map of the comics, see Cloudscape Comics’ website.

The SFU School for International Studies, David Lam Centre, and department of history will jointly host a book talk on China Unbound: A New World Disorder by Joanna Chiu and In the Camps: China’s High-Tech Penal Colony by Darren Byler. Both books address the use and implications of police surveillance on those speaking out against injustice towards vulnerable populations, like the Uyghurs. Chiu is a senior journalist at the Toronto Star and Byler is an assistant professor of international studies at SFU. The event will be hosted in-person and live-streamed via Zoom. For tickets, see their Eventbrite page.

TUNE IN

SPORTS

November 1, 2021

THE

VOLLEYBALL Head Coach: Gina Schmidt (2013–present) Best Record: (21–8) (2016) Accomplishments: six game win streak

DEFENSE

KENDAL

SANDS PO INT GU AR D

The women’s volleyball team continued their winning streak last weekend, adding two more victories to move to (14–4) on the season. Despite being up two sets to one against Northwest Nazarene University (5–14), their two game lead was erased. Northwest Nazarene rallied back to win the next two games before SFU would win the fifth and deciding game.

OVERALL

OFFENSE 95 AGGRESSION

For a second straight week, Setter Julia Tays was recognized as one of Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s (GNAC) Volleyball Top Performers of the week for her season high 62 assists against Northwest Nazarene. She also picked up GNAC’s Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week. With only a handful of games left in the season, the women will look to beat their best record, set in 2016, by going 21–4. To do so, they will have to take on two teams they’ve previously lost to: the University of Alaska Anchorage and Western Washington University. You can cheer on SFU at their last two home games on November 4 and 6 (senior night).

CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach: Brit Townsend (1998–present) Ranked 2nd in Preseason Coaches Polls Recent Wins: GNAC Championship (October 23, 2021) OVERALL

EMMA

KRAMER GU AR D

It was a different story for the men’s team, who earned redemption after placing second in the 2019 GNAC Championships. Two additional SFU runners were able to finish among the top 10 for the men, beating the reigning champions, Western Washington — “the third-closest in history.”

COMMUNICATION 95 AWARENESS 96 LEADERSHIP 93

OVERALL

The women’s and men’s cross country teams won the GNAC Championships this past week in Lacey, Washington. This marked the first championship for the men and an end to a perfect season for the women. Once more, the work of runners Olivia Willet and Aaron Ahl propelled their teams forward with two first place finishes respectively, also earning them GNAC Athlete of the Year. Willet clocked in at 21:27.3 in her last GNAC championship race, six seconds before the second place finisher. Freshman Katie Cameron, senior Alision AndrewsPaul, junior Megan Roxby and Emily Chilton, all finished within the top 10.

GNAC’s Team of the Week are competing in the NCAA Championships this Saturday in Oregon. Stay tuned for an interview with junior Aaron Ahl next week on finally being able to turn the tide and claim a championship with SFU.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Head Coach: Annie Hamel (2014–present) 2021–22 Overall Record: (4–8–1)

CLAUDIA

HART FO RW AR D

SPEED

SHOOTING

TEAMWORK

The women finished last week 1–1 at home. They started the week with a 1–0 win against Montana State Billings (6–7–3) before surrounding three goals against the 4th ranked Seattle Pacific University (11–1–1) in a 3–0 loss. Freshman Raegan Mackenzie recorded the lone goal of the game in the 81st minute off a pass from teammate Annika Gross. SFU goalkeeper Nicole Anderson earned her second shutout of the season, turning away the four shots she faced. SFU fell behind early against Seattle Pacific University, conceding two goals in the first half, before giving up a late goal. You can support the women’s team at their last game of the season this Saturday against Western Oregon (5–8–2).

SPORTS

Sports Editor Isabella Urbani

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LOKI LAUFEYSON AV E N G E R S

IMAGE: New Line Cinema

STRENGTH: WEAKNESS:

GOLLUM

LORD OF THE RINGS RUGBY

FENCING magically gifted wi th sword-fighting asks the opponent to “kneel” every 2 minutes

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FORREST GUMP

FORREST GUMP CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING STRENGTH: WEAKNESS:

can run for days without getting tired zoning out while running, ignoring those around him

Forrest Gump’s adventures know no bounds as he believes “life [is] like a box of choc olates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” He joins the military, obsesses over chocolate (of course), becomes a ping pong master, grows out a fantastic beard . . . the list is endless. Being the all-round athlete that he is, I woul d love to see him try his hand at cross-country running. Cross country training requires running long and difficult distances which seems like child’s play to this runn ing extraordinaire who ran miles upon miles, for days on end, in the film. Cross country running also involves tack ling mother nature and its various surfaces — puddles, mud, grass, and even asphalt. What makes cross-country running stand out is the effort it takes to preserve natu re and the run itself, which Gump demonstrates in the mov ie as he overcomes challenge after challenge put in his path.

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Access Announcements

SFU administration announces updated health measures New guidelines ensure a safer, more accessible campus for students and faculty Carter Hemion Humour Editor

ANNOUNCEMENTS SFU administration announced updated health and safety guidelines applicable to all three campuses. The new guidelines, rather than focusing on pressing issues of the pandemic, highlight more general measures for accessibility and safety. HEALTH & COUNSELLING SERVICES TO CLOSE In an effort to better serve students’ health, all Health & Counselling Services (HCS) locations will be closing by the end of 2021. HCS representatives confirmed they will reduce services through the end of the year until permanently closing. The official statement said, “Students can do anything they put their minds to. By giving them sick notes and diagnosing injuries and illnesses, we discourage them from going to school when they could still be learning. Instead, students should practice grounding exercises and mindfulness in the classroom, and they can accomplish anything.” SEATBELTS OPTIONAL ON CAMPUS ROADS Beginning November 1, seatbelts are recommended but not required on campus roads. President Joy Johnson said, “Despite province-wide restrictions, public post-secondary institutions are not bound by law to enforce rules about wearing seatbelts on their campuses.” Similarly, administration acknowledged campus security cannot ask to see driver’s license cards as many businesses may for identification and admission purposes. According to the HCS website, this update is due in part to “protecting the freedoms of anti-belt students.” Some students who use transit do not have the medical option of wearing a seatbelt; however, the majority of non-belt students believe it is their right to not wear a seatbelt while driving, and SFU respects that choice.

Administration confirmed that a new solution to ableism was stair-ing us right in the eyes.

UPDATED LANGUAGE GUIDELINES In conjunction with administrative decisions, the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) has updated their guide on accessible language and plans to distribute it to professors by the end of 2023. Students will be required to register how they identify themselves, as long as it’s in the four-part drop down menu. With regards to language changes, website examples include “students who have an ability,” “persons with neurotypicality,” and “persons who may or may not be somewhat ability [sic].” CAL’s website said, “We do not see disability. In fact, we actively avoid seeing it. This is the most efficient way to ensure treating all students equally.” STAIRS CLOSED FOR EQUITY In recognition of the physical barriers some disabled students face, SFU will be closing all staircases so all students can access campus equally. The official announcement stated “elevators are no longer an access tool, but the only way to access campuses from now on. In a random survey of distance education students with neurotypicality and ability, we found that removing staircases would be our best option.” Administration confirmed all broken elevators may be addressed by printing a “closed” sign within 48–72 hours of being reported. The announcement also included plans to add a written acknowledgement of privilege to each staircase and to use $20 million of student tuition to turn each staircase into a work of art by the Fall 2031 semester.

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HUMOUR

Humour Editor Carter Hemion

TOP TEN things to do with

leftover pumpkins after Halloween

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ARIES — Mar 21–Apr 19

LIBRA — Sept 23–Oct 22

Never make a bet with a communication student. They will ruin you and they have the forbidden knowledge and skillset to make sure the whole world hears about it. In fact, avoid communication students altogether, so you’re never tempted. But hey, if you win, you’ll unlock limitless bragging rights, and I’m not the boss of you, anyway. Do what you will.

Gonna try a new outdoor activity? Nope, you’re not. Instead, remember this: keep out of bright light (especially sunlight), stay away from all water, and never feed yourself after midnight. Sorry, I don’t make the rules!

TAURUS — Apr 20–May 20

SCORPIO — Oct 23–Nov 21

Gonna go grocery shopping? Terrible idea! Instead, gather your spare change and find the nearest vending machine. Off-brand cheese puffs and diet cola drinks are the new best study meals, you know. No more of these “balanced meals” and “vegetables.”

Let go of that old group project buddy you desperately want to be friends with. Stop checking everything they post, waving when you think you see them on campus, and sitting two rows away from them in a lecture like you’re going to say hi again. They remember that you slacked in the class, and you definitely cost them a few extra points.

GEMINI — May 21–Jun 20

SAGITTARIUS — Nov 22–Dec 21

Give away all of your textbooks, donate them to a thrift shop, burn them in an ancient ritual, whatever, but do not sell them back to the bookstore. You will get pennies and, even worse, contribute to the cycle of SFU selling them again at an almost new price to buy more copies of the same textbook.

You cannot answer that Canvas discussion post by just paraphrasing ideas from the first three comments you read. At least add a couple puns or something so it looks like you tried. Maybe even an original thought if you feel like it.

CANCER — Jun 21–Jul 22

CAPRICORN — Dec 22–Jan 19

You should not scream into the void when overwhelmed. It’s not like there’s a huge forest on a mountain surrounding an SFU campus where you can just go to howl in the night with the coyotes, and there’s certainly no way you, as a university student, experience any kind of frustration or excitement to let out.

Down the road, you’ll be faced with the decision about whether to go to the Dining Hall with friends for lunch between classes. Do not go. You will meet the nicest staff there. You will say you’ll be back next week to visit them. You will eat a burger made of something that definitely isn’t beef with fries that alternate between floppy raw potato and crunchy charcoal bits every Tuesday at 12:25 p.m. and the dopamine from exchanging witty banter and compliments at the front desk is not worth it.

LEO — Jul 23–Aug 22

AQUARIUS — Jan 20–Feb 18

Up late studying every night? Don’t go to bed at all. Make it an all-nighter. Transition to a nocturnal life, embracing a mostly isolated lifestyle, just like the bears on and around the Burnaby campus. Don’t worry, everyone I know has only seen bears in between and around the residence buildings, so you’ll fit right in.

Never wear a red tie and black shirt with eyeliner. You can consider it, but that style is only for Green Day’s Aquarius. Come up with your own pop-punk look next time you get bored and lip sync in the mirror for 20 minutes when you should be getting ready.

VIRGO — Aug 23–Sept 22

PISCES — Feb 19–Mar 20

Never sing in the shower. Try singing in SFU halls instead. When everyone wears masks, nobody has to know you’re the one screaming “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles all afternoon. Anyone sharing your home washroom will be relieved.

Gonna dress up for your next date? Don’t. It’s best for everyone for you to be your authentic self. That means no more regurgitating facts from your last lecture to sound like an academic, no more spending an extra three hours changing your hair, and most importantly, no more making excuses to buy a new outfit you’ll only wear again for a Zoom networking event you’re dreading.

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