Arts & Life

Maybe I’d been watching too many reruns of Olympic figure skating or was feeling burnt out by the monotony of everyday life. I couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was, but I felt called to pursue a sport I’d never quite considered before: ice skating.

Arts & Life

With finals wrapping up, the end of term is finally in sight. If you’re ready to decompress and enjoy a well-earned break, there’s a handful of events happening around Waterloo this weekend that might be just what you need.

Campus News, Local News

The 2025 Canadian federal election is just around the corner, with election day set for Monday, April 28. Héline Chow, the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the Waterloo riding, is a UW alumnus with a PhD in environmental engineering.

Arts & Life

Exams might be top of mind, but they don’t have to take over your entire weekend. It’s just as important to carve out time for breaks, and this weekend brings a few easygoing opportunities to step back and recharge.

Arts & Life

Step into the 51st Senior Undergraduate Exhibition, hosted by the University of Waterloo Art Gallery and presented by the Department of Fine Arts. The annual showcase unveils the bold creativity and diverse practices of fourth-year students from the fine arts program.

Arts & Life

From the moment you attended your first lecture, walked into Dana Porter library, or tapped your WatCard at PAC, you gradually began to make UW home for the next few years of your life.

Campus News

Real change is coming to UW, spurred on by the initiatives of winners from WUSA's recent Change Engine Competition. The competition took place on Jan. 23 and united student-led initiatives to tackle important issues such as mental health, sustainability, and access to resources and safety.

Arts & Life

Have you ever considered how brands such as Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, and Shein are able to release new collections at such quick paces and low prices? The reality is that these brands have traded ethical practices for keeping up with rapid trends.