Canadian parents hear it constantly: “Why do we need to learn this? I’m never going to need this.” Whether the homework is geometry, writing essays, or trying to determine the periodic table, their whine is pitiful, but it raises a good point. Why are kids […]
The feeling of nostalgia is racing Regina in Mario Kart, stirring excitement among gamers and curious locals to display their skills and maybe even win a little cash. “The Saskatchewan Retro GameCon is a celebration of all things pop culture with a focal point of retro video game tournaments!” said Jared Dormer, co-founder of the event. “I think […]
Following recent reports of Canada’s human trafficking epidemic, women at the University of Regina (U of R) are looking over their shoulders and staying indoors at night to avoid potential dangers. “I think they (women) just don’t feel like they’re able to protect themselves. They […]
Two vendors wonder where their deposit of $1500 to Sask Expo is, accusing unavailable organization owner. “The biggest lesson I learned was to have a contract,” said Lorne Oliver, owner of AP Spray Arts, who had put in a deposit to be a vendor, “I know the money is all gone and […]
The student mental health crisis has increased tenfold since the pandemic and Canadian universities aren’t adequately equipped to accommodate, judging by the full waitlist at the University of Regina (U of R) Student Wellness Centre. “The COVID-19 pandemic shifted a lot of people’s perception on […]
Six years after the demolition of the Fort Sanitorium, residents of Fort Qu’Appelle reflect on the devastating impact tuberculosis left on patients, staff and visitors. “Many patients did not survive – when mom was admitted, she saw it as a death sentence because she knew so many never made it out.” says Paula Leach, whose mother was admitted […]
At the University of Regina, some Arts students feel undervalued in comparison to those in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, better known as STEM. “I feel like there’s a lot more appreciation for STEM in society in general,” said Carmen Jerry, a fourth-year student […]
