All posts by Cheryl Stone
Making the grade is hard for working students
A new poll shows students who hold a job on top of school face more academic struggles than their jobless peers. The same respondents also say more students are seeking out part-time jobs. News editor Cheryl Stone explores how working ... Read More »
London becomes an open data city
This summer the City of London agreed to make more of its information available to the public. What residents do with that information is up to them. The City is releasing data sets from the Parks and Recreation department as ... Read More »
Website uses social media for mental health
Students facing mental health issues at Fanshawe College have a new way to get help. The initiative is called iCopeU and places information about mental health and anxiety online and is accessible through the Fanshawe website. “We want to approach ... Read More »
Students hit with higher fees on coursepacks
Western is charging more than required to access copyright materials after approving a fee increase last week. The increase comes almost four months before Canada’s copyright board may approve a similar fee. “The Board of Directors made a very big ... Read More »
Surviving residence
The sophs have moved you in, and you’ve met your neighbours down the hall. But how do you know the difference between the student who loves residence and the student who can’t wait to move to Broughdale? Survival skills. That’s ... Read More »
Post-sec minister visits Western
John Milloy, minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, visited Western on Monday as part of a tour across Ontario. While at Western, he sat down with campus media and talked about what was next for post secondary education. “We’re very ... Read More »
Students foot university’s bills
Students are paying more than ever for their education and the province is to blame, an Ontario student group is now claiming. Meaghan Coker, president of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, explained students are now paying close to what governments pay ... Read More »
Used Book Store no more
A familiar sight in the University Community Centre will be gone come September. The University Students’ Council will no longer operate the Used Book Store. On July 1, Western will take over the space and continue selling used textbooks. The ... Read More »
Western head honchos makin’ bank
The grass isn’t the only green appearing on campus this week. Last Wednesday the provincial government released its annual list of public sector employees who make over $100,000 a year, with Western administration making up many of the names on ... Read More »
OSAP undergoing $81 million makeover
Big changes are coming to students’ wallets. The provincial government has decided to add $81 million to the Ontario Student Assistance Program to fund changes. It will also continue the current tuition framework. “I’m pleased to say that post-secondary education ... Read More »
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