April 2, 2026

Horoscopes – Week of Nov. 30

Aries – You’re a very demanding person. Relax and stop pressuring everyone around you. They will come when they are ready. Libra – It’s very hard for you to lie to someone’s face. You need balance in your life; why not take some time and have a mini spa day! Taurus – You are a secure person who loves to be kind and to show your appreciation. Why not take … Continued

Giving back this Christmas

BY MARISSA CUDDY Christmas isn’t just about getting presents, it is about spending time with family and giving back to others in need. There are many organizations in and around Kitchener looking for donations this month and next. Giving back doesn’t just mean donating – there are lots of other things people can do like open a door for a stranger, help someone across the road, smile or volunteer somewhere. … Continued

The importance of sleep and why you should be getting more

BY ETHAN KOMPF This is the first of a three-part series about sleep. This part covers the importance of sleep and the negative effects of lack of sleep. The second and third parts will cover the barriers to sleep and how to overcome them and the cultural shifts in sleep patterns. Sleep is one of the parts of our lives that little is known about. Scientists know what happens when … Continued

Exhibit explores Canada-Cuba relationship

BY CHRISTEL ALLISON The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) community is constantly in need of a voice. One that lets people know that there’s nothing wrong with their sexual orientation. Dr. Mariela Castro Espin, director of the Cuban National Center for Sex Education, strives to be that voice. Castro Espin, the daughter of current Cuban President Raul Castro, spoke at THEMUSEUM on Nov. 23. She is one of … Continued

Social media makes students feel secure and insecure

BY TAYLOR SCHWEITZER Texting, tweeting and posting photos via Instagram can leave students with mixed emotions, including insecurity. At Conestoga College, some students believe that feeling secure on social media depends on how they feel about themselves. “I have felt self-conscious about myself before on social media because of the certain photos of myself posing with friends that are posted online,” said Khrystyna Wilson, a first-year educational support student. Making … Continued

Matt Damon shines in The Martian

BY LEAH MARROW With Ridley Scott sitting in the director’s chair, how could moviegoers expect anything less than incredible? From the director who brought the world the classic sci-fi thriller Alien (1979), now comes The Martian. Scott is a genius, especially when it comes to science fiction movies. With the help of screenwriter Drew Goddard, he brought Andy Weir’s 385-paged, New York Times bestselling novel to life on the big … Continued