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Anthropology
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Emma Bayhon (she/her)
Major: Anthropology
Minor:
Hobby: Video games, cosplay, k-pop, trying new restaurants/cafes, makeup, anime, drawing, film, sewing, concerts!
Club/Group: n/a
Favourite Song: "MEEEEEE" by NAYEON & TWICE
Criminology
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Lilia Baradaran (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Legal Studies certificate
Hobby: Doing Muay Thai, going on runs with friends, watching the Bones series.
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Food for the Soul" by it's murph
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Navneet Chandi (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Hiking, soccer, volleyball
Club/Group: FASS FAM Surrey
Favourite Song: n/a
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Sabrina Datoo (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Exploring the city, travelling, going to concerts, collecting vinyls, trying new restaurants/cafés
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Do I Wanna Know?" by Arctic Monkeys
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Serina Gill (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: History
Hobby: Photography, Crafting, Listening to music
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston
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Keira Klose (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Political Science, Forensic Science certificate, Legal Studies certificate
Hobby: running, swimming, exploring the city, discovering new cafés, finding study spots, trying new drinks with friends, traveling, photography, music
Club/Group: Pre-Law Society, Political Science Student Union (PSSU), and the Criminology Students Association (CSA)
Favourite Song: "Best I ever had" by Drake
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Saniya Mann (she/her)
Major:
Minor: Psychology, Criminology
Hobby: Sports (soccer, basketball, and badminton), traveling, watching TV
Club/Group: Criminology Student Association (CSA) and Psychology Student Union (PSU)
Favourite Song: "On the Floor" by Pitbull and JLo
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Kate Danielle Marlowe (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor:
Hobby: Hiking, yoga, going to the gym, reading, shopping, spending time with friends
Club/Group: n/a
Favourite Song: "Opalite" by Taylor Swift
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Samantha Piap (she/her)
Major: Sociology and Criminology
Minor:
Hobby: Music, going to concerts, trying new foods, making coffee or matcha
Club/Group: Sociology and Anthropology Student Union (SASU)
Favourite Song: "Under Control" by The Strokes
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Jayden Quiring (he/him)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Public Policy, Criminology
Hobby: Partaking in the making and enjoyment of crêpes, exploring music, reading, playing Apex Legends
Club/Group: n/a
Favourite Song: "Don't Stop The Music" by Rihanna
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Mishaal Shahzad (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor: Political Science
Hobby: Going to the gym, reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my friends and family
Club/Group: Criminology Student Association (CSA) executive
Favourite Song:
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Teresa (Jia Yue) Wang (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology, Legal Studies Certificate
Hobby: Skiing, eating out, badminton, going to the gym, spending time with friends
Club/Group: Pre-Law Society, volunteered for SVSPO
Favourite Song: "Dracula" by JENNIE and Tame Impala
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Brianna Wheeler (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Dancing, reading, travelling, being outdoors, crafts, hanging out with friends
Club/Group: Was a part of the International Perspectives on Cybercrime field school in 2025.
Favourite Song: "Daydreaming" by Harry Styles
Economics
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Krish Rajput (he/him)
Major: Economics
Minor: Business
Hobby: Photography and swimming
Club/Group: Economics Student Society (ESS) volunteer, Case Comp Training Program and the Protege Program
Favourite Song: "White Ferrari" by Frank Ocean
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Aryan Sabet (he/him)
Major: Labour Studies
Minor: Business and Economics
Hobby: Basketball (playing & watching), music (hip hop/r&b), travelling, gym, spending time with my dog
Club/Group: SFU Economics Student Society (ESS), SFU Pennydrops
Favourite Song: "Flight's Booked" by Drake
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Yolanda Setiawan (she/her)
Major: Economics
Minor:
Hobby: Trying new coffee shops and watching k-dramas.
Club/Group: Economics Student Society (ESS) Executive, and a Community Advisor (CA) in Residence and Housing
Favourite Song: "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers
English
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Christopher Devon Dommer (he/him)
Major: English
Minor:
Hobby: Film, watching well-reviewed movies, video games
Club/Group: n/a
Favourite Song: "Don't Look Back in Anger" by Oasis
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Lizzie Ferguson (she/her)
Major: English
Minor:
Hobby: Traveling, listening to music (Taylor Swift, Louis Tomlinson, Chappell Roan, JADE, Sabrina Carpenter, Role Model). Baking, reading, thrifting, watching tv and films.
Club/Group: Associate editor of the Lyre magazine
Favourite Song: "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey
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Tania Grigoriadis (she/her)
Major: English, Communications
Minor: Contemporary Arts
Hobby: Hosting themed parties, collecting blind boxes, reading, watching reality TV like Selling Sunset
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Street You Live On" by Remi Wolf
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Coral Pichurski (she/her)
Major: English
Minor: Creative Writing
Hobby: Reading/writing, listening to and playing music, running, hiking, generally going outside!
Club/Group: Jazz Choir, The Lyre
Favourite Song: "hi grace" by Dominic Fike
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Purnit Saini (she/her)
Major: English, Education
Minor: Curriculum and Instruction, and Social Justice in Education
Hobby: Scrapbooking, journalling, exploring the food and scenery of Vancouver, and playing volleyball.
Club/Group: Associate Editor for Lyre Magazine and Community Advisor in Residence. I used to be part of the SFSS events committee and FOS (Friends of Simon).
Favourite Song: "The Way Life Goes" by Lil Uzi
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Olivia Sherman (she/her)
Major: English
Minor:
Hobby: Reading, collecting vinyls and CDs, watching old movies (with a focus on 70s cinema)
Club/Group: Writer for The Peak, CJSF Radio
Favourite Song: "Here Comes Your Man" by Pixies
French
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Ayah Has (she/her)
Major: French
Minor: Sociology
Hobby: I have 2 cats that I love, I do mental health and collective liberation activism, spending time in nature, eating out with my family (especially for desserts).
Club/Group: SFU Anti-imperialist solidarity network, Muslim student association (MSA)
Favourite Song: "Stateside" by pinkpantheress and Zara larsson
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
History
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Serina Gill (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: History
Hobby: Photography, Crafting, Listening to music
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston
Indigenous Studies
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Sara Aristizabal Castaneda (she/they)
Major: Indigenous Studies and World Literature
Minor: Print and Digital Publishing
Hobby: Reading books, arts (needle art and polymer clay), rowing
Club/Group: World Literatures Student Conference (WLSC), World Languages and Literatures Student Union (WLLSU), sci-fi book club, photography club, polis journal, lyre journal, sfu rowing club
Favourite Song: "Caught it" by VOILA with Crissy Constanza
International Studies
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Eshana Baran (she/her)
Major: International Studies
Minor:
Hobby: Running, swimming, video games
Club/Group: Previously part of Simon Fraser Student Society
Favourite Song: "Fountains (with Tems)" by Drake and Tems
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Georgy Nedumov (he/him)
Major: International Studies
Minor:
Hobby: Cooking, Gym, Running, Video games
Club/Group: SFU Running club, SFU Foodie clubs, SFU Kendo club
Favourite Song: "Promise" by Akira Yamaoka
Linguistics
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Errol Dai (he/him)
Major: Computing Science and Linguistics
Minor:
Hobby: Dance, Hiking, Traveling
Club/Group: FIC Media Maker, IT Squad and SFU Hiking Club
Favourite Song: "I NEED SOMEBODY" by Day6
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Sydney Winkler (she/her)
Major: Lingusitics
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Singing in a community choir, embroidery, video games, being outdoors.
Club/Group: LSU executive team, Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA), Women’s Center
Favourite Song: "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
Philosophy
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Naiha Kaba (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Philosophy
Hobby: Playing viola, listening to music, painting, chill video games like Animal Crossing, hiking/walking, photography
Club/Group: CJSF
Favourite Song: "Corazón" by Maluma
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Cindy Ngo (she/her)
Major: Philosophy with a concentration in Law
Minor: Legal Studies
Hobby: All types of music and books.
Club/Group: Philosophy Student Union (PhilSU)
Favourite Song: "Hard To Explain" by The Strokes
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Manolo (Max) Paez (he/him)
Major: Philosophy
Minor: Communications
Hobby: Listening to music (Hiphop, jazz hiphop, Afrobeats, R&B, alternative rock, and classical), playing piano and ukulele, Fashion, Fitness(gym and sports), books, plants, gaming, thrifting, and socializing.
Club/Group: Events Director at Filipino Students Association, SFU Ultimate Frisbee team
Favourite Song: "Luv(sic) pt 2" by Nujabes and Shing02
Political Science
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Jasmine Anjom (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor:
Hobby: Training my dog (Teddy)
Club/Group: VP of Outreach of Heartwise Foundation
Favourite Song: "Headlines" by Drake
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Reina Huric (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Legal Studies
Hobby: Hiking, skiing/snowboarding, spending time outdoors around Vancouver, baking and experimenting with different recipes, listening to music and podcasts, discovering new artists, travelling and learning about different cultures.
Club/Group: Pre-Law Society and the Political Science Student Union (PSSU).
Favourite Song: "Breathe (In the Air)" by Pink Floyd
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Naiha Kaba (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Philosophy
Hobby: Playing viola, listening to music, painting, chill video games like Animal Crossing, hiking/walking, photography
Club/Group: CJSF
Favourite Song: "Corazón" by Maluma
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Keira Klose (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Political Science, Forensic Science certificate, Legal Studies certificate
Hobby: running, swimming, exploring the city, discovering new cafés, finding study spots, trying new drinks with friends, traveling, photography, music
Club/Group: Pre-Law Society, Political Science Student Union (PSSU), and the Criminology Students Association (CSA)
Favourite Song: "Best I ever had" by Drake
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Brayden Marcelino (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor:
Hobby: Gymnastics, collecting things
Club/Group: Tour Guide, Student Panels, Recruitment and Admissions staff
Favourite Song: "The Very First Night" by Taylor Swift
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Lara Mnatsakanian (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: None
Hobby: Walking and exploring nature, reading, trying new recipes, and drawing
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Nuevayol" by Bad Bunny
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Jayden Quiring (he/him)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Public Policy, Criminology
Hobby: Partaking in the making and enjoyment of crêpes, exploring music, reading, playing Apex Legends
Club/Group: n/a
Favourite Song: "Don't Stop The Music" by Rihanna
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Sakeena Wani (she/her)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Legal Studies
Hobby: Staying active, exploring new cafés and restaurants, spending quality time with friends and family, experimenting with new recipes.
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield
Psychology
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Priansh A (he/him)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Music
Hobby: Musicking (vocals, guitar, piano, composition, production, audio engineering, etc.), reading, swimming, cooking, photography, theatre & animals
Club/Group: SFU Choir (exec), SFU Peak Frequency
Favourite Song: "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson, "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder
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Joanna Alcantara (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Hobby: Watching rom coms and k-dramas, listening to R&B and hip hop music, playing volleyball, playing ukulele, playing Minecraft and Valorant with friends.
Club/Group: Filipino Student Association (FSA), and I volunteer at the games lounge, and HIVE mentor.
Favourite Song: "Love" by Keyshia Cole
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Fiona Archer (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Education (intended)
Hobby: When I’m not in class, you’ll find me performing at the basketball games as a member of the SFU Dance Team, listening to Noah Kahan, or at a Pilates class!
Club/Group: SFU Athletics Dance Team
Favourite Song: "A World Alone" by Lorde
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Navneet Chandi (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Hiking, soccer, volleyball
Club/Group: FASS FAM Surrey
Favourite Song: n/a
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Sabrina Datoo (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Exploring the city, travelling, going to concerts, collecting vinyls, trying new restaurants/cafés
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Do I Wanna Know?" by Arctic Monkeys
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Radha Jindal (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counselling and Human Development, Cognitive Science
Hobby: All things arts and crafts (especially crochet and sewing), listening to music
Club/Group: Psychology Student Union Exec, Linguistics Student Union Exec, SFU Choir member, and HIVE leader
Favourite Song: "Star" by Bazzi
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Aki Kaube (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Child Development and Counselling
Hobby: Hiking, arts and crafts, going out with friends
Club/Group: Community Advisor at SFU Residence and Housing
Favourite Song: "Die for you" by The Weekend
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Aliyah Faith Malonzo (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counselling and Human Development
Hobby: Drawing (traditional and digital), Fine arts, Theatre, Anime, Hiking, Exploring Nature, Practicing Mindfulness.
Club/Group: n/a
Favourite Song: "Never let me down again" by Depeche Mode
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Saniya Mann (she/her)
Major:
Minor: Psychology, Criminology
Hobby: Sports (soccer, basketball, and badminton), traveling, watching TV
Club/Group: Criminology Student Association (CSA) and Psychology Student Union (PSU)
Favourite Song: "On the Floor" by Pitbull and JLo
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Unique Mariano (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counselling and Human Development
Hobby: Art, crafts, crocheting, film photography, collecting cameras, reading, thrifting, trying new coffee shops
Club/Group: Creative Director of the Filipino Student Association and an active volunteer at SFU Surrey Games Lounge
Favourite Song: "Happiness" by Rex Orange County
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Chirsten Mendiola (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Going to the gym, playing volleyball, cycling, playing piano and guitar, listening to music, doing nail art, traveling, cooking, and hanging out with my friends!
Club/Group: SFU Ultimate Frisbee Club Admin Team, and volunteer on campus, supporting various fundraising events
Favourite Song: "False God" by Taylor Swift
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Arnav Naphar (he/him)
Major: Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Watching movies/TV shows, listening to music photography, photo editing, poetry, reading
Club/Group: Cognitive Science Student Society (CS3) Executive
Favourite Song: "Die Hard" by Kendrick Lamar, Blxst, and Amanda Reifer
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Wai Ngarachu (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: Thrifting, hosting (dinners, parties, game nights), spending time in nature, listening to music
Club/Group: SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry
Favourite Song: "Paper Bag" by Fiona Apple
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Alessandra Ow (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Hobby: Hiking, cooking/baking, animals
Club/Group: Kappa Beta Gamma sorority
Favourite Song: "All the stars" by SZA and Kendrick Lamar
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Nirmayee Patil (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: None
Hobby: Cooking, reading, shopping, travelling, exploring cafes, fashion
Club/Group: Psychology Student Union (PSU) Executive
Favourite Song: "ExtraL" - Jennie
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Sevie Paz (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counselling and Human Development
Hobby: Scrapbooking, reading, listening to kpop and pop music, playing cozy video games, exploring the city, collecting trinkets, travelling, climbing
Club/Group: HIVE leadership
Favourite Song: "APT." by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
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Mishaal Shahzad (she/her)
Major: Criminology, Psychology
Minor: Political Science
Hobby: Going to the gym, reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my friends and family
Club/Group: Criminology Student Association (CSA) executive
Favourite Song:
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Daniel Sleath (he/him)
Major: Sociology
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Bingo, going to the library, swimming
Club/Group: SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA)
Favourite Song: "I’m not worried" by One Republic
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Cai Sun (she/they)
Major: Psychology
Minor:
Hobby: hiking, travelling, spending time with friends, going to the gym, music
Club/Group: Smash Club
Favourite Song: "Vacations" by Young
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Teresa (Jia Yue) Wang (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology, Legal Studies Certificate
Hobby: Skiing, eating out, badminton, going to the gym, spending time with friends
Club/Group: Pre-Law Society, volunteered for SVSPO
Favourite Song: "Dracula" by JENNIE and Tame Impala
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Maya Watson (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Counselling and Human Development
Hobby: Film Photography, snowboarding, volleyball, all kinds of music, the beach, and travelling
Club/Group:
Favourite Song: "Glue Myself Shut" by Noah Kahan
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Brianna Wheeler (she/her)
Major: Criminology
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Dancing, reading, travelling, being outdoors, crafts, hanging out with friends
Club/Group: Was a part of the International Perspectives on Cybercrime field school in 2025.
Favourite Song: "Daydreaming" by Harry Styles
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Sydney Winkler (she/her)
Major: Lingusitics
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Singing in a community choir, embroidery, video games, being outdoors.
Club/Group: LSU executive team, Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA), Women’s Center
Favourite Song: "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
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Ellie von Richter (she/her)
Major: Psychology
Minor: None
Hobby: Spending time outside in nature, daily nature walks, hiking, camping on weekends, volleyball, and knitting
Club/Group: Psychology Student Union (PSU) Executive
Favourite Song: "Dancing On My Own" - Robyn
Sociology
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Ayah Has (she/her)
Major: French
Minor: Sociology
Hobby: I have 2 cats that I love, I do mental health and collective liberation activism, spending time in nature, eating out with my family (especially for desserts).
Club/Group: SFU Anti-imperialist solidarity network, Muslim student association (MSA)
Favourite Song: "Stateside" by pinkpantheress and Zara larsson
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Samantha Piap (she/her)
Major: Sociology and Criminology
Minor:
Hobby: Music, going to concerts, trying new foods, making coffee or matcha
Club/Group: Sociology and Anthropology Student Union (SASU)
Favourite Song: "Under Control" by The Strokes
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Daniel Sleath (he/him)
Major: Sociology
Minor: Psychology
Hobby: Bingo, going to the library, swimming
Club/Group: SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA)
Favourite Song: "I’m not worried" by One Republic