Marissa Evans
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Special Constables hold cold weather kit initiative
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For members of our community experiencing homelessness, cold weather is more than inconvenient and uncomfortable. It is life-threatening. As winter approaches, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Special Constable Service (SCS) is encouraging students, staff and faculty to consider donating items to their Cold Weather Kit initiative. “The Special Constable service is seeking donations of items that will…
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Pas seulement le blues de l’hiver – comment le trouble affectif saisonnier pourrait vous affecter
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Traduit en français par Kelsey Fixter, Emma Fortney, Taylor Campbell. Redoutez-vous cette période de l’année? Le moment où la majorité de la journée se passe dans l’obscurité, où les devoirs deviennent interminables et où l’esprit des fêtes s’est éteint. Lorsque vous vous sentez constamment léthargique, démotivé et généralement pas vous-même. Si c’est le cas, vous…
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Not just the winter blues — how seasonal affective disorder could be affecting you
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Do you dread this time of year? The time when the majority of the day is spent in darkness, homework becomes endless and holiday cheer has been extinguished. When you constantly feel sluggish, unmotivated and generally not like yourself. If so, you may experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD, most commonly referred to as Seasonal…
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How to make the most of winter while in Lockdown
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COVID-19 appears to be on a steep rise again and more regions like Kitchener-Waterloo are entering the “red zone.” However, it is important to recognize that this lockdown will prove to be fundamentally different from the first. This time, we are likely to struggle a bit more since winter will no doubt hinder access to…
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Strategies for staying sane during a winter pandemic
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While we’ve been dealing with COVID-19 for months on end, we have yet to endure the pandemic during the harshest winter months. As the frigid Canadian winter approaches, it’s crucial to start thinking about ways to maintain a mentally and physically healthy lifestyle. As we’ll soon begin to see the temperature dip below zero, here…
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How to prepare yourself for the most frightening winter in decades
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Cystic acne, seasonal depression and frostbitten fingers: winter is already painful. Throw in a pandemic to the mix and I’m not quite sure how we’re all going to make it through the merry season. The chronic eczema is enough to send you into a fit of flaky, blistering rage. So, it’s important to prepare ourselves…
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Winter is coming: Surviving Canada’s harsh winter season amidst a pandemic
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Despite Dec. 21 marking the first official day of winter, Waterloo has already experienced its first snowfall on Nov. 1, bringing down most of the colourful leaves on the trees and leaving a thin layer of snow on rooftops. With these clear indications that winter is coming sooner rather than later, Canadians must prepare for…
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Mental Health at Laurier’s Forefront on “Blue Monday”
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Monday, Jan. 20 was the day known worldwide as “Blue Monday,” dubbed the most depressing day of the year. This year, Laurier Alumni put together a full day of events to help students, faculty, staff and alumni find coping mechanisms and healthy ways to improve both mental and physical well-being. “Laurier’s community is a point…
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A winter reading list to get you through the holiday break
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With winter break being only a few weeks away, you might begin to wonder what you’re going to do with all your free time. Sure, you could get started on your readings for next semester like the diligent student you are, or you could read a book that isn’t assigned by your professor. If the…
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Digging through the history of Groundhog Day
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This past weekend I celebrated my birthday on Feb. 2. Although it was exciting celebrating with the important people in my life, I have to admit that my birthday seems quite insignificant in comparison to the little weather-predicting animals that come out of their dens and into the spotlight each year on the same day.…
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