‘It’s really hard if you need a prescription’: On-campus pharmacies to close at Conestoga
Service for the 24/7 SpotRx kiosks on the Doon and Cambridge campuses will end on Nov. 26,
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Tech bar celebrates grand opening
BY JOSH PEDERSON The Conestoga college tech bar had its grand opening ceremony on March 7. At the tech bar, students can get help with various technical issues, as well as sign out any tech equipment they may need for the day, such as phone chargers or laptops.
Brrrave souls take the plunge
BY VERONICA REINER The 37th annual Polar Plunge on Feb. 15 was a success, featuring 25 participants, around 200 spectators, live music and CTV media coverage. “It’s on par with the turnout we had last year,” said Stephanie Marks, Conestoga Students Inc. events co-ordinator. The money raised from the plungers went to KW Habilitation, which provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need … Continued
Fair helps students get involved
BY SHAFAQ PARWEZ Students, for the most part, have now settled into their new winter semester routines, so now is the time to get involved. Conestoga College has a number of groups and activities which make students feel comfortable while promoting a healthy environment on-and off-campus. Student Life is just one of the departments which adds colour to school days and reduces the stress of hectic student schedules and studies. … Continued
New alert system at the college
BY JOE WEPPLER One of the most important things is the feeling of safety. We like to feel protected, comfortable and secure. At Conestoga College, that responsibility falls to the members of Security Services. “Our No. 1 goal is ensuring a safe and healthy campus for all its members,” said Kirsty Bradley-McMurtrie, the director of safety and security at Conestoga College’s Security Services. The department provides many different services to … Continued
The choice of location is one of the things to keep in mind
BY JESSICA HAMMER For most people, studying is not a fun pastime but there are ways to make it a bit more bearable and perhaps even make it pass quicker. When starting college for the first time the workload can seem daunting. You’re going through schooling for your future career and it’s another stepping stone before joining the workforce. There are many tips for studying effectively and it is important … Continued
Your vote counts
BY PAUL BOREHAM Youth rule supreme in the eyes of fashion designers, film and music executives and mobile phone companies, because youth come out and buy what they have to offer. Politicians, on the other hand, have hung them out to dry. Young people don’t vote in large numbers. Life would be a lot better for them if they did, said Michael Dale, a professor in the School of Liberal … Continued
Diversity is healthy on campus
BY JACK PARKINSON The positive power of cultural diversity was put on display last week at Conestoga College’s Doon campus. Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week is a weeklong event occurring twice per school year at Doon, organized by the Student Life department. On Nov. 17 the opening ceremonies took place alongside the first day of events, which featured student displays of music, food, dance and technology from a host of countries … Continued
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