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The Truth About Buying Textbooks

May 31st, 2012; By Laurel Walsh

Can you really put a price on knowledge? College and universities seem to think so. Textbook prices in post-secondary institution are climbing everyday. Ironically students learn to think outside of […]


Tree Planting as a Summer Job

May 1st, 2012; By Laurel Walsh

The most common summer job field for teens is the food service industry, followed closely by the retail trade industry, according to the American Bureau of Labour Statistics. That means that most of us spend our summers flipping burgers or folding […]


I Want to be a Robot: Discovering Career Choices at an Early Age

January 31st, 2012; By Laurel Walsh

Miss Inglis’ kindergarten class at Parliament Oak elementary school had to answer a special question this week. The question: what do you want to be when you grow up? The study of […]


Need Volunteer Hours? Join a Mob

December 31st, 2011; By Laurel Walsh

The student’s quest for 40 community service hours is not always a pretty one. Sponge-bathing senior citizens and picking up garbage are healthy for the community, but often so uninspiring […]


A Guide to University Housing Part 1: The Downside of Dorm Life

December 31st, 2011; By Laurel Walsh

No parents, co-ed dorms, constant partying and food whenever you want it; living in residence sounds like a blast! And it can be, but if you’re considering spending a year […]


Bringing Bedtime Back

November 29th, 2011; By Laurel Walsh

In adapting to a fast-paced lifestyle, students have forgotten a basic necessity: sleep! With demanding class schedules, study cramming, and endless party opportunities, the level of sleep deprived Canadian college […]


Just Say No

November 29th, 2011; By Laurel Walsh

Yes we can! Or can we? Saying yes to too many commitments can lead to overexertion and an inability to complete tasks to the best of your ability. The Obama […]