Rockets, riots and reporting in Israel and Palestine
A first-hand look at turbulence, fear and death in Israel and Palestine
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Ontario student federation endorses boycott of Israel
By Sierra Bein The Eyeopener TORONTO (CUP)—The Ontario branch of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) passed a motion at its annual general meeting last week to boycott Israel after the Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) presented it as an emergency motion.
Savour student life: enjoy your time at school
Take time to appreciate college while it’s happening
CASA calls for prioritization of mental health
Policy paper highlights role of federal government in students’ mental well-being
Students at University of Regina protest ties to Israeli institutions
Administration rules out controversial arrangement with Hebrew U, and study tour Michael Chmielewski The Carillon REGINA (CUP)—A group of students, faculty, and community members under the banner of “Coalition for a Free Palestine” held a rally at the University of Regina (U of R) Monday, Aug. 11. Those on campus saw upwards of 50 people start the…
If we can pay inmates, we can pay interns
What needs to happen to stop the practice of unpaid internships?
New research measures performance of Green Buildings
Tom Ingram Gradzette WINNIPEG (CUP)—Green construction is booming. A recent report predicts strong growth in the green building market over the next three years, and recent government initiatives (like the government of Manitoba’s Green Building Policy, which requires all government-funded buildings to meet certain efficiency parameters) are solidifying the push toward sustainable construction.
Gleason’s Résum-ale wins the internet: An interview with the guy who put his resumé on a box of beer
Jess Wind The Cascade ABBOTSFORD, B.C. (CUP) — Ever wondered how to make your resumé float to the top of the pile? Recent UFV graduate Brennan Gleason found the recipe with his Résum-ale — a full resumé and portfolio wrapped around four of his own signature beers. And the internet loved it.
‘Breaking Bad’ habits of binge-watching Netflix
Cazzy Lewchuk The Other Press NEW WESMINSTER, B.C. (CUP) — Netflix is a huge blessing to families, people between 13-35, and anyone too cheap/disinterested to pay for cable. It allows us to watch many shows, commercial free, with the next episode playing immediately after. It even sends us a notification after the first two episodes, asking…
Get your head in the game: a look at sports psychology
Emily Rybak The Cascade ABBOTSFORD, B.C. (CUP) — Spectators are often envious of professional athletes. The player has gotten to make a living out of doing something they love, and they’re also getting way overpaid for it! However, they may now groan at doing what used to be something they loved in the morning after their…
Women make a difference in the boardroom
A 10-year study suggests that even one woman on a corporate board can effect positive change