April 19, 2024

Positive attitudes help students

BY ASHLEY NEQUEST The first three weeks of college are typically an overwhelming buzz. There are days spent trying to find classrooms, learning when the Timmie’s line is short and spending 15 minutes trying to find a parking spot. There are instructional plans handed out that show you exactly how daunting college can be, with assignments and tests laid out before you, though they seem so far away. At some … Continued

Finding off-campus housing isn’t as hard as it seems

By NATHAN BROWN As the school year draws to a close, many students are starting to panic about where they will live in September. They often wonder where they should start and what resources are at their disposal? The battle for student housing in the Doon area, especially for those who want to live closer to Conestoga, begins early. Those who want to beat the rush usually start viewing houses … Continued

Partying off-campus can be a bust

By NATALEIGH MCCALLUM Wear your shoes inside, it’s not your house. Break a bottle? It’s OK, you don’t have to wake up to the mess in the morning. Partying in off-campus residences might seem fun but for home owners, renters, neighbours and law enforcement, it can sometimes be a bust. The most notorious and out- of-control party to date was back in 2012 at Fanshawe College in London on St. … Continued