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Apocalypse to-do list
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2012 is coming to an end, and if the Mayan calendar is correct, so is the world. Instead of feeling doomed or scared, why
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Binge drinking poses large risks
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A night out with friends could end up turning into a trip to the hospital or jail due to binge drinking. 2008 statistics from
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GRT to consider public in changes
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After many requests from the residents of Waterloo, Grand River Transit (GRT) will be implementing new service changes that will take place in September
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Bullying still a problem at university
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As bullying prevention week begins to teach elementary students about ‘being a friend,’ it is apparent that university students can also learn from these
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Canadian universities face criticism for lack of free speech
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A recent report ranked Canadian universities based on the state of free speech present in the university and the student union. Many of the
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Police initiate online reports
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For the first time ever, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is offering a new non-emergency online reporting system. The online service option allows
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Balancing work and academics
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With the increasing cost of education and the desire for work experience, students are working more now than ever while taking on full course
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UW alumni take on the ‘Dragons’
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Two University of Waterloo (UW) alumni will appear on the CBC television show Dragon’s Den to promote their startups. Dragon’s Den is a show
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Online education a ‘tsunami’ of change
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Stanford University president John Hennessy was invited to the University of Waterloo (UW) on Oct. 19 to share his perspective on online education. At
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Region addresses cyclist responsibility
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Avid cyclist Ryan Fox can remember the events of his biking accident back in 2010 like it was yesterday. Though he survived his injuries,
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