Delulu or trululu? UW students respond to popular assumptions about the university

We’ve all had assumptions about UW before coming here. Some of it starts in high school, some during applications, and some stick around even after you’ve accepted your offer. At some point, you start to wonder what’s actually […]

2026-07-21T12:44:43-04:00July 21, 2026|Arts & Life|

Kyne Santos revisits UW to share his experience in math and drag

Drag queen and UW math alum, Kyne Santos, revisited the school on June 18 to share how he uses math outreach on social media to engage underrepresented groups.

Santos had excelled in and enjoyed math even before […]

2026-06-25T16:46:39-04:00June 25, 2026|Arts & Life|

Former WUSA President Damian Mikhail running for Waterloo’s Ward 6

Damian Mikhail, former Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) president, is running for Ward 6 in the city of Waterloo. Ward 6 encompasses all of UW, and runs north of University Avenue and Bearinger Road. It is sandwiched between […]

2026-06-05T13:16:50-04:00June 5, 2026|Campus News, Local News|

The heart of BASE: Exploring community and cultural identity

At UW, many students view extracurricular engagement as a deeply resonant experience — an opportunity to explore their passions, learn about themselves, and make friends on common ground. For third-year ARBUS student Zandile Ike, experiencing the Black Association […]

2026-04-16T12:38:38-04:00April 16, 2026|Arts & Life|

UW one of six finalists across Ontario in NHL Innovation Competition

UW was one of six finalists in this years’ Innovation Competition hosted by the NHL and NHLPA. 

The third edition of this competition asked university and college students province-wide to come up with bold, practical ideas to […]

2026-03-30T13:15:30-04:00March 30, 2026|Sports & Health|

The shy caterpillar says hi! A new student campus poetry project

One UW student’s journey towards self-improvement has meant connecting with the university community through unexpected ways. 

The graduate student, who asked to remain anonymous, has struggled with social anxiety and stuttering. As a means of working on […]

2026-03-12T23:39:14-04:00March 11, 2026|Arts & Life|

Women of Waterloo Pride event celebrates community

From button-making to zine crafting, this year’s Women of Waterloo Pride event on June 26 brought students together for a vibrant evening of creativity, connection, and celebration. Hosted by Women in Math, the event welcomed students across disciplines […]

2025-07-02T14:24:36-04:00July 2, 2025|Arts & Life|

Community staple Seven Shores Café celebrates 10 years

Seven Shores, the beloved café on Regina Street in uptown Waterloo, recently celebrated a decade under its current ownership.

The café is a self-stated “simple, ethical and relational business,” serving breakfast, lunch and baked goods. Aside from […]

2025-05-30T11:44:43-04:00May 30, 2025|Campus News, Local News|

Catherine Fife re-elected for a fifth term in Waterloo, PC wins majority

Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife of the NDP has been re-elected for her fifth term. Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservative Party won their third majority government in the 2025 snap provincial election.  

With 61 out of 61 […]

2025-02-28T09:47:56-05:00February 28, 2025|Campus News, Local News, News|
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