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Sep 23, 2024 | 
the-peak.ca | Alex Ileto
By: Alex Ileto, Peak Associate“Give Love a Try” by TwilightSometimes, love feels hopeless and you want to completely give up on searching for it. Perhaps give Twilight a listen and you’ll be excited to “give love a try.” Opening with a funky synth guitar riff, this underground ‘80s gem is sure to have you skipping along a street while daydreaming about your love interest.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
the-peak.ca | Alex Ileto
By: Alex Ileto, Peak Associatecowdog coffee3720 Oak St., VancouverOpen every day 8:00 a.m.–4:00p.m.With cowdog’s recent rise to social media fame (they truly conquered “brat summer”), this spot may not be a hidden gem, but it’s too good to not shoutout! Their unique line of signature drinks sets them apart from any other café in Metro Vancouver. Switch up your usual matcha latte order and try their sweet strawberry matcha latte or fun and fizzy passionfruit matcha tonic.
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Oct 24, 2023 | 
the-peak.ca | Alex Ileto |Jillian Tamaki |Mariko Tamak
By: Alex Ileto, Peak AssociateAs a fourth-year university student, I still hesitate when referring to myself as an adult. All my peers and I appear to be at drastically different phases of lives, even though we’re the same age. This is the age when you’re either taking your first driving lessons, backpacking across Europe, or getting married and having two kids — it’s a confusing time, to say the least.
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Sep 21, 2023 | 
the-peak.ca | Alex Ileto
By: Alex Ileto, Peak AssociateNooroongji BooksLocation: 1666 Johnston St, Unit 6, VancouverHours: Monday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Named after the Korean word for scorched rice at the bottom of a pot, Nooroongji Books on Granville Island seeks to find community across cultures and be a haven for multilingualism.
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Sep 12, 2023 | 
the-peak.ca | Alex Ileto
By: Alex Ileto, Peak Associate Being from Coquitlam, I’ve endured my fair share of suburban-related slander. In first-year, talking about where we grew up was common small talk. Depending on what city you came from, you usually received a standard set of responses. You’re from Richmond? Amazing food! You’re from North Vancouver? An outdoor oasis! You’re from Coquitlam? Oh . . . I’m sorry. The ruthless roasting from my friends is extremely upsetting.
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Jul 27, 2023 | 
the-peak.ca | Alex Ileto
By: Alex Ileto, SFU Student1. Reserve their favourite spot on the bus by sitting there literally all day. If you’re also a slave to TransLink like me, there is a spot on every type of bus and SkyTrain that you have designated as the prime spot. It’s that seat you make a beeline to as soon as the doors open on the SkyTrain — you know the one. You’ll be the person who has the coolest views and the easiest time getting off the bus. What better way to be their object of envy? 2.
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Jul 25, 2023 | 
the-peak.ca | Alex Ileto
By: Alex Ileto, Peak AssociateAriesThwip! Welcome to your Spiderverse era. Just like Miles, prepare to battle your parallel universe counterparts (AKA your inner demons) who are much cooler and more successful than you are. The alternate universe where you took up a career in the medical field that your mom always wanted you to pursue? Wham! Kapow! The alternate universe where you married Momo from TWICE? Bam! This week, put all those “what-if” scenarios to the test.
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Jul 14, 2023 | 
the-peak.ca | Alex Ileto
By: Alex Ileto, SFU StudentFamous for topping the list of best spots on campus to have a mental breakdown, I firmly believe Robert C. Brown (RCB) Hall receives an undeserved reputation. Many students claim the halls are haunted, deserted, and cold, but I beg to differ. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the AQ or the large friend groups in the SUB (usually consisting of people from high school who you don’t want to see), consider heading over to RCB.
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Jul 7, 2023 | 
the-peak.ca | Alex Ileto
By: Alex Ileto, SFU StudentPOV: You’re enjoying a light-hearted conversation with your friends, talking about little nuances and funny interactions from your day. You mention you didn’t sleep well this morning. Your friends express pity except for that one person — the one person who makes your day so much worse than it has to be. “Try 20 minutes of sleep while your roommate plays Minecraft until 7:00 a.m.!” OKAY.
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Jun 21, 2023 | 
the-peak.ca | Alex Ileto
By: Alex Ileto, SFU StudentEvery day I have to take transit is a day I dread. Something always tends to irk me, whether that be an angry bus driver who runs over the curb every once in a while, or a baby who is having an absolutely miserable day. However, I started to enjoy my transit journey when I paid more attention to what was going on around me. I’ve noticed people admiring the sunset when the time hits.
