BY GARRETT BURCHETT Norman Lawson and his family lived through terrifying times during the Second World War. Living in Glasgow, Scotland, he recalls the September of 1939, when Britain declared war on Germany. He remembers the immediate effect it had on people. He recalls the government issuing gas masks to men, women and children, because it feared that Nazi Germany would release poison gas bombs over cities. He remembers the … Continued
BY JESSICA HAMMER Living on your own means you must break out of your comfort zone and stick up for yourself, especially when it comes to renting. For new renters there are some things to keep in mind when asking your landlord things like painting a wall a different colour. Before even asking your landlord for anything be sure you are familiar with your rental agreement because there could be … Continued
BY PAUL BOREHAM Every day household use of bottled water is a waste on the pocketbook and it’s a kick in the teeth to the planet. Water is free from the tap, yet bottling companies have managed to persuade three out of 10 households to use their products. Sales rise each year. Why? Municipal tap water has a bad reputation – there’s no doubt about it. Just look at the … Continued
By TAYLOR SCHWEITZER Working out can be a challenge. It can be repetitive and cause you to become bored and lose track of sticking to a daily workout schedule. Outdoor exercising in Waterloo Region, however, is anything but boring and can motivate you to make sure exercise comes first every day. On a recent Saturday morning, Eric Chagnon, an outdoor fitness and adventure specialist from Waterloo, hosted a session for … Continued
BY SARAH VEENSTRA According to the World Economic Forum, gender equality within the workforce isn’t actually to be considered “equal” until 2133. Another 117 years. This estimate was based on a survey in which 400 male and female leaders from companies worldwide stated what they feel women’s biggest obstacles and supports are in the business world. It’s for this reason, that this year’s International Women’s Day’s theme is Pledge for … Continued
By JOE WEPPLER Conestoga College’s Doon campus is home to a new lab, designed to help students in emergency response programs learn through simulated training scenarios. The Motz Pre-Hospital Care Laboratory recently opened after receiving finding through a donation of $275,000 by the Motz family. Tom Motz, who serves as vice chair of the board of trustees for St. Mary’s Hospital, spoke to the audience at the unveiling of the … Continued
BY EMMIE SIROKY Financial freedom has come at last – for some students. The Ontario government announced in its 2016 budget that students whose families make less than $50,000 a year will have free tuition for college or university. The new Ontario Student Grant (OSG), announced in the Feb. 25 budget, is a revamp of the student aid system and will begin in the 2017-18 school year. However, the framework … Continued
BY CHRISTEL ALLISON Things got real cheesy at THEMUSEUM’s first ever Mac ’N Cheese-ival on Feb. 27. THEMUSEUM and B@THEMUSEUM (a café) came together for an unforgettable experience – one that fused macaroni and cheese with new Ontario craft beer from Four Fathers Brewery and music from Toronto band Running Red Lights. With butter chicken, jerk chicken, Italian and vegetarian flavoured mac and cheese, the line that stretched past the … Continued
BY CHRIS HUSSEY Students at some of Conestoga College’s satellite campuses are going to be asked to pay a little more next year. At a board of directors meeting on Feb. 25, Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) unanimously approved increasing the CSI Association Fee for students at the Guelph, Waterloo, Stratford, Brantford and Ingersoll campuses. Students attending the Guelph and Waterloo campuses will see an increase of $20, whereas students taking … Continued
BY MARISSA CUDDY While many people stayed in Canada over Reading Week I headed to Florida for a weeklong vacation with my parents. This was the fourth time out of 17 years that I have flown to the sunny south. Every year other than those four we have driven. We had a driver bring us to our hotel in St. Pete Beach from Tampa Airport. The population of St. Pete … Continued
Aries Continue doing what you’re doing. Your positive attitude is the reason you’re excelling in your school work or workplace. A big thank you is coming your way. Taurus Have you been easily agitated and annoyed? Let the people around you know that you’d like to be left alone. Tell them you need time alone to work on a big project. Gemini The sun has been shining down on you … Continued
OPSEU is offering a free part-time worker appreciation event at Doon campus on March 3 at 11:30 a.m. in room 1B10. Free pizza and a chance to win an iPad.
BY JASON MOTA With so much happening in the world of stress-related mental illnesses like anxiety and depression, it’s easy to forget about the other conditions that don’t fall into that category – the ones that are quiet in comparison. But they’re still as present as they’ve always been. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder that causes extreme difficulty focusing, a lack of impulse control, and, … Continued
