I’ve been trying to find fun weekend plans that don’t drain my bank account, and this week I stumbled across some events that feel perfect for a low-cost adventure in Waterloo.
On Saturday, October 4, I’m planning to check out the […]
UW is taking steps to make education more accessible. What started with the launch of Accessible Education Day last fall has grown into a broader project focused on building a more inclusive teaching and learning environment.
Accessible Education Day brought together […]
The Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) has formally taken a stance against Bill 33, the Ontario Government’s Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025. At their meeting on Sept. 23, WUSA’s Board of Directors passed a motion declaring opposition to Section […]
A group of 25 Chinese graduate and PhD students, who have recieved acceptance into STEM programs at institutions like the University of British Columbia, McGill University, and UW, have taken Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to court over significant […]
Starting Oct. 1, 2025, Ontario’s general minimum wage will rise from $17.20 to $17.60 per hour. For students under 18, working up to 28 hours per week during school term or on breaks, the wage rises from $16.20 to $16.60. […]
As a student in Waterloo, I’m always looking for affordable weekend plans that don’t just kill time, but actually make me feel like I’m experiencing the community. This upcoming weekend, I’ve mapped out a little adventure that’s easy […]
For Trevor Clare, art isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about memory. The Kitchener-Waterloo based digital artist has built a name for himself by reimagining the region’s landmarks, including ones frequented by Waterloo students like the iconic Mel’s Diner, in a […]
If you’re like me and are always on the lookout for fun, affordable things to do around Waterloo, this upcoming weekend is packed with events that hit the spot between budget-friendly and actually worth leaving the house for.
Friday night, I’d […]
The Crown Bar & Social, formerly known as The Drink Uptown, officially opened on Sept. 4. The opening overlapped with the start of the school year, drawing thousands of students to the venue.
Andrei Nicola, security at The Crown, shared that […]
On Thursday, Sept. 18, UW is hosting its March of 1,000 Umbrellas, a three-kilometre walk that brings students together to support essential services across Waterloo Region.
The event launches United Way Waterloo Region Communities’ annual fundraising efforts. This organization supports mental […]
