In a significant step toward improving housing accessibility for graduate students, UW launched a new pilot program that guarantees on-campus housing for a select group of newly admitted PhD students (who are not currently or previously enrolled in any type […]
Maybe I’d been watching too many reruns of Olympic figure skating or was feeling burnt out by the monotony of everyday life. I couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was, but I felt called to pursue a sport I’d never quite […]
With finals wrapping up, the end of term is finally in sight. If you’re ready to decompress and enjoy a well-earned break, there’s a handful of events happening around Waterloo this weekend that might be just what you need. […]
Easter weekend here, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate around Waterloo. This weekend brings a lively mix of music, markets, and Easter-themed fun across the region. If you’re sticking around town, here are our top picks […]
In the ancient city of Alexandria, Egypt, a great library burned. It was said by some to have held upwards of half a million papyrus scrolls—containing the knowledge of the ancient world from Persia to Greece. It is […]
Exams might be top of mind, but they don’t have to take over your entire weekend. It’s just as important to carve out time for breaks, and this weekend brings a few easygoing opportunities to step back and recharge. […]
Exam season is quickly approaching and as the rush to complete what feels like far too many last-minute final assignments overwhelms us with burnout and anxiety, perhaps purposefully slowing ourselves down can ease the exhaustion and bring […]
The final stretch of the term is here, and while exams and projects might be calling your name, that doesn’t mean your weekend has to be all stress and no fun! Take a well-deserved break with these exciting and affordable […]
After thoroughly enjoying the soothing yet not-to-be-overlooked burn of pilates, my friend Catherine McCulloch, a fifth-year honours mathematics student, and I were looking for another fitness class that blended dynamic stretching with strengthening exercises. We found a […]
