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For new students, we had a first day like no other
When I say the words “first day of university” what comes to mind? Is it waking up in residence, meeting…
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Christien Ford
Top 5: Ways to prepare for the start of school
Back to school season is never easy, particularly for university students, and this fall is going to be exceptionally challenging…
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Top 5: Things I Never Thought I Would Miss About Campus
Three months into quarantine, we all miss campus. We’re all aching for the comforting buzz of hundreds of fellow humans,…
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Helen Zhang
U of A students face more than one crisis
On June 17, many were undoubtedly disappointed. The University of Alberta cancelled a number of varsity team sports for the…
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Christien Ford
As virtual graduates, we should still celebrate
I’m not going to pretend like convocation was this massive grand ending to my life as an undergrad. I’m not…
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Helen Zhang
I miss campus: A reflection on community at the U of A
Last week, the University of Alberta took serious measures to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic by suspending all in-person classes,…
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Marble Pedestal: Professors who grant extensions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been busy all week, and now you’re sitting in front of a blank document at…
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U of A’s pass/fail grading prescriptions should be optional
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, the University of Alberta has transitioned all courses to remote delivery. To help students…
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Helen Zhang
A pass/fail grading system is the best thing for students
If you attend the University of Alberta, there are a few things you’ve probably seen in the past two weeks:…
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Christien Ford
Marble Pedestal: The Tory Atrium
The Tory building gets a bad rap. But despite all of the reasons it gets rightfully dunked on, it’s still…
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