is the SFSS using our money effectively?

There are rumors circulating about the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) having a huge financial scam.  In fact, students have gone as far as to say that the SFSS has been feeding off of their backs for several years now.  One of the primary concerns expressed...

Long awaited break

After the snow and much of the winter spell has surmounted to an end, and the rain has been swift to replace it, university students look forward to their well deserved spring break.  Starting on March 17th many students throughout the Lower Mainland take their richest...

Report Lists the City of Surrey as the Best Place to Invest in

The Real Estate Investing Network (REIN) conducts research on real estate developments in the major regions of British Columbia and the opportunities for any future investments. It aggregates its findings in its...

Interesting...weird... SFU Surrey?

As a first year student in SFU Surrey, I could not help marveling the differences between a traditional university compared to the uniqueness that is SFU Surrey. Many may wonder how SFU Surrey is any different that...

Gang Violence on the Rise

British Columbia has seen an increase in gang related violence to such an extent that since late January thirty-seven people have been killed in what Police believe were drive by, gang related shootings. Over the last three years gang violence has been steadily rising to...

Plastic kills Leatherback Turtles

The Canadian Sea Turtle Network is discovering that more and more leatherback turtles are dying from indigestion of cutlery, balloons, fishing lines and plastic bags. The reason these turtles are swallowing plastic...

Crime Syndicate is closer to Home than you may think

    In the past month alone there have been over 5 shootings in Surrey. The sudden cause of this commotion lies in the ill fact of massive gang wars, and drug traffickers occurring around all over the lower mainland. As well all these shooting activities are...

Are We Really Getting What We Pay for in University Education?

            When people purchase a product, they expect to get what it was all advertised to be. Nobody likes to find out they were cheated of their money or...

Laptops: Helpful or Harmful for First Year Student's Education

A brief walk through the Mezzanine floor of SFU Surrey and its evident that laptops play a large part in the life of a student. They are seen at almost every corner of the campus and litter lecture theaters, causing...

Are Audible Warnings Needed In Lower Mainland Skytrain Stations?

March 17 marks the day in which many countries pay tribute to the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, by sporting green clothing, and of course consuming green beer. Canada is no stranger to Saint Patrick’s Day, and when Canada’s favourite pass time, Hockey, is...

"SFU Surrey? That's like... not a real university!"

About a month ago, I visited UBC and stumbled across a friend from high school. A conversation arose and went something like this:"Hey, where do you study now?""At SFU, studying business.""Do you live on rez?""No,...

Techone

Daily life within the walls of SFU's award winning Surrey campus tends to be pretty linear and without disruption. People usually get along fine with their day to day classes and activities when they are...

The Vancouver Police Department is Lying

How would you feel if you were strolling down the street and saw an image that reminded you of yourself in the window of a police department? Now how would you feel if that likeness were being used to portray the...

Free Print is Our Right!!!??

Why not having access to free printer?! Have you thought about it?!? If you have paid too much for printing your homework or run down to find a print card, you might have though about it. Here, at Surrey Campus,...

The Life and Times of a Student

As we enter into the economic crisis, students are finding it harder and harder to pay for their tuition fees. The prices that they pay will vary depending on the course credits. Generally speaking, a three credit course will cost around $400-$500 dollars. Taking a full...

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