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Stop asking instructors to round your grade up to the next letter
By Derek Baker, April 23 2019 —
The end of the semester and exams brings the most dreaded thing for students — getting your final marks. You’ve calculated what you need to score on your finals to get the grade … Read the rest
Four things to add to your desk at work to make you happy
By Derek Baker, March 25 2019—
It’s the middle of the work week and you’ve been stuck at your desk all day. It’s 2:30 p.m. and you’re hitting a wall but need to find a way to muster some energy … Read the rest
What does the 2019 federal budget mean for students?
By Derek Baker, March 22 2019 —
Minister of Finance Bill Morneau tabled the 2019–20 Canadian federal budget to the House of Commons on March 19. The budget forecasts a $19.8-billion deficit and like last year also includes a $3-billion … Read the rest
FASA to host 2019 Arts Undergraduate Research Symposium
By Derek Baker, March 15 2019 —
The Faculty of Arts Students’ Association (FASA) is set to host their revamped Arts Undergraduate Research Symposium on March 19. The symposium will bring together 22 student presenters to showcase their research in … Read the rest
Engineering Students’ Society sees constitutional amendments, executive expansion at AGM
By Derek Baker, March 11 2019 —
Next year’s Engineering Students’ Society (ESS) executive council will consist of nine positions after members voted to increase its size by two at the March 7 annual general meeting.
An approved constitutional amendment … Read the rest
Head-to-Head: Should election campaign posters be professional or gimmicky?
Posters have too much cosplay, too little connection
By Susie Ngo, March 7 2019 —
It’s hard to miss the multitude of campaign posters plastered in every hallway from Craigie Hall to Science Theatres during the Students’ Union election. They’re … Read the rest
SU operations and finance candidates square off at first election forum
By Derek Baker, February 28 2019 —
The Students’ Union held its first executive forum for the 2019 general election on Feb. 26. The three candidates vying for the operations and finance vice-presidential position — Omer Mansoor, Briana Stallcup and … Read the rest
Students catch wind of secret, exclusive water park on second floor of Science B
By Derek Baker, February 15 2019 —
The torrent of water spewing from the ceiling of Science B last week made a splash in campus news. Students understandably found humour in their campus falling apart, much like themselves.
However, the … Read the rest
Here’s what happened when I tried to give up pop for a month
By Derek Baker, February 7 2019 —
My New Year’s resolution this year was to drink less pop. I have a bit of a sweet tooth and fully admit that my body runs on refined sugar and caffeine. So, for … Read the rest