The cheat code everyone’s using
Aeshaan Kumar opens his laptop at 11 p.m., stares at a CS135 problem set, and does what most of his classmates do: he asks ChatGPT. Not for the answer, he tells himself, but for a nudge in the […]
Is AI replacing CS students?
The number of applicants to “Computer and Information Systems” programs across Ontario secondary school students has seen a sharp decrease in 2025, the lowest since 2021. According to the Ontario University Application Centre, […]
A practical guide for staying fit as a math/CS student at UW
I’m Honglin, a fourth year computer science student, and together with my friend Bradley, a math student and powerlifter, we’ve found different ways to balance fitness alongside demanding coursework at UW. This guide shares some strategies based on […]
Slow fires: what students can learn from Izz Kelly’s exhibition
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 […]
Do LLMs dream of electric sheep? How ChatGPT performs on the Voight-Kampff Test
In recent years, Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT series have shown impressive ability to generate human-like text, prompting renewed discussion about their capacity to pass traditional tests of artificial intelligence. One of the most well-known […]
The winners of GeeseHacks, and what’s next for this student-run hackathon
This year marked the first iteration of GeeseHacks, a student-run hackathon that aimed to simulate the product development pathway and have participants tackle real-world challenges. With over 300 participants, the event saw an impressive 90% project submission rate, […]
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 […]
New course on AI literacy now available
On Dec. 4, UW launched a new online, self-paced course on LEARN that focuses on teaching AI literacy skills to faculty, staff, and students. This course is currently open to self-registration and will be available indefinitely.
This course consists […]
