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<p>As I sit on my couch in my PJs (probably much later in the day than I should be) frantically re-reading my exam study notes for the hundredth time, my phone starts ringing. The caller ID tells me it&#8217;s a random New Brunswick number. It isn&#8217;t one of my contacts. By now, I&#8217;ve learned to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>To honour, or not to honour? Now that is the question many students entering their third or fourth years of university are asking themselves. Is it worth the all-nighters, the stress and potentially lowering your grades in the rest of your courses? Does it eventually pay off? One thing is for sure, honouring requires having [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I’ve been in the same situation a million times. I’ll be driving in the car with a friend, usually a musician whose favourite band performs some kind of obscure metal I’ve never heard of, when a Carly Rae Jepsen song comes on the radio. As I shamelessly smile and start to sing along, my friend [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When you’re wandering around downtown, looking for a bite to eat, there’s always lots to choose from. The Midsea Eatery, nestled on the corner of Regent and King Streets, has prime real estate for anyone looking for a quick bite. Despite being only a few doors down from some of my staple pubs, I was [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I found myself running with my black heels and my big red bag full of dirty laundry I had packed in a hurry twenty minutes before leaving my house. The clock read 12:15 a.m. and I was running down the streets I wouldn&#8217;t normally dare to walk through during daylight hours. Honduras is a beautiful [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Let’s start at the very beginning. That way, the Bard can have a hand in the story. In 1890 and 1891, an eccentric German immigrant named Eugene Schieffelin, member of the American Acclimatization Society, released 100 European starlings in New York’s Central Park. Schieffelin’s plan was to introduce every bird mentioned in William Shakespeare’s plays [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Trying to keep your life organized and on track between school, work and daily activities is not an easy task. Note-taking apps may be what you need to get keep you sane at the busiest time of your semester. You can choose which app works for you depending on your needs. Some are great for [&hellip;]</p>

<p>While STU sticks to all-you-can-eat cafeteria, other campuses look to de-CAF-inate food services After a long day of writing assignments and sitting through midterms, Novera Orishi decided it was time to reward herself with some food. She walked past the “glass menu of dread” as she calls the panel at the entrance of St. Thomas [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Most students struggle with working dull, minimum-wage jobs. Just as many have to deal with figuring out how to fit such jobs on a resumé in a way that will be impressive. Students can be intimidated while applying for high-end jobs if they feel like working in a fast-food restaurant, for example, hasn’t helped them [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When I wake up on cold winter mornings with the ceaseless blistering wind and the nasty you-could-freeze-to-death-today weather warnings, I start piling on the layers. When you’re assaulted by snow, there really is no other choice. However, you don’t need to sacrifice warmth for fashion. If the weather is as dreadful as described above, put [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Moisturizing body lotion is a must Dry, scaly skin is one of the results of a long winter. That’s why applying body lotion every day is essential to maintain a healthy skin. Carrying a small bottle in your backpack is an easy idea that can save you once your knuckles start stinging. For the best-smelling [&hellip;]</p>

<p>5 winter essentials Tricks to keep warm These boots are made for walking&#8230; on snow. Doing coats right The art of layering</p>

<p>&#8216;Tis the season of shopping and spending. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday countdown is reaching its end, which means we’ll finally be able to shop for those suede boots and that videogame or flat screen TV we’ve long awaited. ComScore, an analytics company from the U.S., predicts a total spending of $70.1-billion USD buying [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Wool Socks Heat escapes through our feet, so make sure yours are safe and snug with a warm pair of wool socks. Plus, most are functional as well as fashionable; wool socks just add something essential to that cozy winter look, whether you’re inside or outside. Hats/Beanies There’s nothing worse than being out in the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Whether you&#8217;re a winter lover or cringe at the thought of it, choosing the right coat is key to surviving winter. First, you need to prepare yourself for the disappointment of overpriced winter coats. As a winter hater I recommend getting a long coat (almost to your knees) with a hood in case it starts [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Any minute now, we&#8217;ll be stuck under massive piles of snow, and cold as heck weather will call out for matching winter boots. It’s not easy to find boots that keep your socks dry while providing a cool exterior that pairs with your favourite outfits. Before buying those fashionable boots you might want to consider [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Adult colouring books have become popular among university students. Many find it relaxing to colour for a few hours without thinking about assignments. However, none of these books seem to actually have adult content. Connor Thompson, a student at Western University and Chris Elphik, a student at Niagara College, created one that does. Cockadoodles is [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Hello there. It’s Al. The campus queer activist. That’s who I am now. After spending so much time advocating for the St. Thomas University LGBTQ community, it has become part of my identity that, not only am I queer, I am an activist. The root of many of my identity crises revolves around my role [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Every day, as a former employee at the McCains Pizza Pocket factory, I would see tonnes of ingredients and perfectly edible pizza pockets be thrown into the dumpster or shipped off to be used as bait for animals to keep them away from dumping areas. Understandably, there are many sanitation hazards and procedures, especially since [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Getting out to The Cabin on Woodstock Road is a bit of a long haul and would be even worse for students without access to a vehicle. This is probably the biggest reason why I never made the trip to eat there before, despite my love for nostalgic diners. The tiny room had maybe 15 [&hellip;]</p>