Breaking down “Boilergate”
It all started with an email on Jan 13: “We have learned that both boilers supplying heat to UW Place (UWP) have malfunctioned. It is anticipated that heat will not be restored for a minimum of 72 hours […]
How this Waterloo student created an AI therapist
Observant students might have noticed a new service called Doro, an AI chatbot designed by a Waterloo student to offer immediate mental health support to students whenever they need it, being advertised on the Waterloo Campus Wellness site.
How to stay healthy during this “quad-demic” season
As we settle into the monotony of wintertime, it seems like almost everyone around us—whether that be our friends, professors, or loved ones—is falling victim one by one to the characteristic seasonal illnesses of the flu, cold, COVID-19, and…norovirus?
A term […]
Remembering Kurt Gibson, a member of UW’s Indigenous community
The UW community is saddened by the passing of Kurt Gibson, a cherished Indigenous student whose loss is profoundly felt by all who knew him.
Emma Smith, the Interim Director at the Waterloo Indigenous Student Center (WISC) […]
University of Waterloo Place residence building left with no heating — students forced to relocate to hotels and other residences
Yesterday evening, students living in University of Waterloo Place (UWP) received an email notifying them that the two boilers that supply heat to the building have malfunctioned and will not be able to be restored for a minimum […]
Varsity Athletics Update: Jan. 8-11
Just like that, we are back Warriors! After a much-needed break, Warriors varsity athletics is back and ready to make a splash in the back end of their respective seasons. The first week back brought us some great […]
Trudeau’s resignation: a student retrospective
This past week, Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the head of the Liberal party. This decision, while shocking, is not unexpected given the controversies and internal fighting that Trudeau has faced during his tenure. Despite repeatedly stating […]
New course on AI literacy now available
On Dec. 4, UW launched a new online, self-paced course on LEARN that focuses on teaching AI literacy skills to faculty, staff, and students. This course is currently open to self-registration and will be available indefinitely.
This course consists […]
Don’t want to pay that pesky parking ticket? Give a gift instead!
Do you have an unpaid parking ticket lingering over your head this holiday season? Parking tickets are undeniably frustrating, and settling them isn’t exactly high on most people’s holiday to-do list. Never fear, however, as UW Sustainable Transportation […]
Playing with four hands on one piano — yes, it’s a thing.
They usually say the more the merrier, and why not? Adding an extra set of hands can turn any task into an adventure—whether it’s assembling furniture, navigating a crowded kitchen, or attempting to fold a fitted sheet. Of […]
