The legacy and impact of Princess Cinema
The year was 1985 and a young Laurier graduate had a passion and an idea, which 40 years later has grown into one of the most beloved hidden gems of the Uptown Waterloo community. John Tutt, the owner […]
To look with the eyes and the mind: A Midsummer Night’s Dream comes to UW
Under the influence of a spell, a young lover croons to a woman he met moments ago, all feelings for his partner Hermia forgotten. “Not Hermia but Helena I love,” ”Who will not change a raven for a […]
Five indie video games to help destress after exams
Whether you’ve just finished midterms or are still going through the grind, video games can be a great way to empty your head for a brain break, or dive headlong into something completely different from your studies.
Opinion: Why Ontario universities must rethink their education model
The Ontario university sector is in trouble. Most universities are running a deficit, many unsustainably. As a UW Senator, I’ve had a front-row seat to our budget woes. Last year, UW ran a $43 million deficit and this […]
Recipe: One pot hearty soup
In the midst of November, nothing feels cosier than a warm bowl of soup. With the term getting busier with tests and assignments, I wanted to make this dish as filling as possible so that it can serve […]
Affordable weekend adventures in Waterloo
If there’s one thing I love about living in Waterloo, it’s that there’s always something to do especially when you’re on a student budget. This weekend, I decided to plan a couple of affordable adventures that make the […]
Meeting the writers featured at this year’s Wild Writers festival
The Wild Writers Literary Festival, running on Nov. 7-9, will be held at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Uptown Waterloo. Festival organizers invite acclaimed Canadian writers from coast to coast to participate in this three-day literary […]
E-scooters cover 236,000 km across Waterloo region in 2025, WRPS reports 19 collisions
E-scooter season has officially wrapped up in the Waterloo Region, and statistics and Neuron Mobility and the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) show their growing popularity — along with collision statistics.
Neuron Mobility, the company behind the […]
Athletes of the week: Sydney Batiuk and Callum Myers
Sydney Batiuk
This past weekend, in a double feature of women’s and men’s volleyball games against York, one player stood out amongst the competition. Sydney Batiuk, a second-year player on the women’s team, […]
