Lunar New Year festival tomorrow on campus
Tomorrow on Jan. 30th, a Lunar New Year festival will be held in the SLC Great Hall Student Lounge from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The event is expecting an attendance of 600 – 800 people and was […]
Business and tech: an inside look at Waterloo’s newest hackathon “Geesehacks”
Today on Jan. 25, UW will be hosting a unique 24-hour hackathon blending business innovation with technological development. The event was organized by members of the Waterloo Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) and has been months in the […]
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 Canada’s new immigration policies will affect international students and universities this year
The Canadian government has announced several immigration policy changes relating to international students leading up to 2025, most notably an increase in the cost-of-living requirements for applicants from $10,000 to $20,645 and a further 10 per cent reduction […]
How to prepare for the MCAT and LSAT
MCAT
One of the most-dreaded parts of any pre-med’s application process is the Medical College Admissions Test (endearingly shortened to the MCAT). It is a 7.5 hour long standardized, multiple choice, computer-based test that is administered every year […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
