All posts by Nicole Gibillini

Students still struggling to find work

September 14, 2011 No Comments »

Statistics Canada released new data this summer revealing unemployment rates of Canadian students have increased since last summer. This comes as no surprise—students have been struggling for summer work since the recession hit. “Student jobs and summer jobs are the ... Read More »

A litte fresh air goes a long way for your health

August 23, 2011 No Comments »

The boring walls and endless rows of elliptical machines at Campus Recreation don’t have to be blamed for your freshman — or sophomore – fifteen. Recent studies have shown there are benefits to exercising outdoors rather than indoors. Not only ... Read More »

Stuck In Our Heads

August 23, 2011 No Comments »

M83 — “Midnight City” Synthesizers and soft-spoken lyrics seem to be the recipe for M83’s sound. A project of French artist Anthony Gonzalez, M83 is set to release the album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming this October. You might recognize the ... Read More »

Eat your salad for a better memory

June 10, 2011 No Comments »

According to a new study, a salad a day will keep Alzheimer’s away — eating your greens can slow down the brain’s aging process and keep it sharp. Published in the Archives of Neurology, the study found eating more salad ... Read More »

Following in Oprah’s footsteps

June 10, 2011 No Comments »

Oprah is over forever, but what’s the big deal? I was mildly disappointed after rushing home from work to watch Oprah’s finale last month. I was expecting something a bit more grandiose. Not that I’m a huge Oprah fan — ... Read More »

Drag community dismisses taboos on stage

May 20, 2011 No Comments »

The term “express yourself” has taken on a whole new meaning with the YOUR Drag Show events at APK Live. The event’s final show until September takes place Thursday, May 26. Amazon Collective — the group that organized Slut Walk ... Read More »

Socially awkward

May 20, 2011 No Comments »

“That’s been a hashtag fail on this issue,” Jack Layton stated in regards to failed crime policies during the English language debates in the recent election. It seemed that social media was a priority for all the party leaders, but ... Read More »

I heart Internets: For the foodies

I heart Internets: For the foodies
March 25, 2011 No Comments »

It’s not easy living on your own and cooking for yourself every day. Chicken and pasta can get boring pretty quickly. If you’re a foodie who’s out of ideas, or just someone looking to try something new, then these websites ... Read More »

Gazette Tested – Oatmeal Pancakes

Gazette Tested – Oatmeal Pancakes
March 8, 2011 No Comments »

Pancakes are a popular breakfast food, but after a while the usual chocolate chips and fruit add-ins can get boring. To spice up your pancakes, you can add oats to your mix. We found this adds a bit more substance ... Read More »

Why don’t you care?

February 15, 2011 No Comments »

Who is Omid Salari? What can Andrew Forgione really do for me? And why should I care what David Basu Roy has to say? Every year students are bombarded with campaign ads, signs on University College hill, and explanations of ... Read More »

Atwood delights UWO audience

January 21, 2011 No Comments »

On Wednesday night students and members of the London community gathered at Alumni Hall to listen and meet one of Canada’s most respected authors of our time — Margaret Atwood. The lecture, introduced with a speech by David Bentley, an ... Read More »