Isabella McKenzie

How to take care of your mental health: Advice from upper years and UW staff

They say the first year is the most challenging year of university. Is that because it is a significant change from high school, or because the workload is like a full time job? You may be living alone for the […]

2024-09-03T15:47:53-04:00September 3, 2024|Campus News|

Tool or conscious entity?: New study by UW professor explores surprising views on AI like ChatGPT

A recent study by UW assistant psychology professor Dr. Clara Colombatto and her colleague, Dr. Steve Fleming, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London, reveals that two-thirds of people surveyed believe that artificial intelligence (AI) tools […]

2024-09-03T12:13:59-04:00July 30, 2024|Local News, News|

From real estate to firefighter safety: UW students win their share of $20,000 at Velocity Final Pitch competition

On July 25, UW hosted the Velocity Final Pitch competition which showcased UW student creativity and innovation and brought together eight dynamic teams competing for four $5,000 prizes. With an impressive starting pool […]

2024-09-03T12:12:39-04:00July 29, 2024|Campus News, News|

UW FINE 220 students blend realism and abstraction in new oil painting exhibit ‘INWARD/OUTWARD’

UW unveils a new oil painting exhibit featuring the remarkable works of students from the FINE 220 class. The exhibit, titled “INWARD/OUTWARD,” opened on June 17 in ECH 1207 to an enthusiastic crowd […]

2024-08-13T17:02:27-04:00July 20, 2024|Arts & Life|

LCBO stores set to reopen July 23: tentative agreement reached amid unfair labour practice claim

LCBO stores are confirmed to reopen on July 23 as a tentative agreement was reached between the LCBO and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), despite the LCBO planning on filing an […]

2024-08-13T16:26:16-04:00July 20, 2024|Local News, News|

Strike underway as LCBO and OPSEU bargaining reaches critical stage

About 10,000 LCBO workers officially went on legal strike as of 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 5. Negotiations between the LCBO and Ontario Public Service Employees (OPSEU) broke down, failing to reach a new contract and leading to strike action.

This will […]

2024-08-13T16:26:45-04:00July 5, 2024|Local News, News|

Mark your calendar: your guide to July events in Waterloo and Kitchener

Waterloo and Kitchener are buzzing with exciting events this July, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of you can look forward to:

Uptown Night Market

Every Thursday in July and August, from 7 p.m. […]

2024-08-13T17:23:56-04:00July 3, 2024|Arts & Life|
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