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Student entrepreneur promotes diversity through dance 

Student entrepreneur promotes diversity through dance 

There’s something about dance that makes Anchal Dahiya’s heart soar. Through the years, the Western student has learned Bollywood, classical Indian and bhangra dancing, and has participated in cultural festivals, high schools and talent shows acros …

Unplugged offers student a new ‘reality’

Not one to be without his BlackBerry – and a self-proclaimed “high maintenance”-type of guy when it comes to the outdoors – you would expect being unplugged from technology and spending an entire month in the Canadian wilderness would be the last thing on Daniel Paluzzi’s mind. Think again.

Not all students cheer on tuition grants

Not all students cheer on tuition grants

While some university students eagerly will welcome the extra money toward their education, others are upset by the narrow eligibility criteria of a new tuition grant – introduced by the provincial government this month and meant to cover 30 per cent of undergraduate tuition costs.

Helping students cast a long ‘shadow’ on job market

Although some students rely on ‘best guesses’ concerning choices of study at university, research indicates many select academics based on interests and skill sets. Interest, however, is related to experience and exposure.

Santa’s got a brand new app

Thanks to Hamed Saadat, a third-year computer science student, Santa’s Delivery has arrived – just in time for the holidays.

Memorial service set for student

Memorial service set for student

The University of Western Ontario community is mourning the death of Eilidh (Hailey) Maelyn MacIntyre, 19, a second-year Faculty of Arts and Humanities student.

Unplugged offers student a new ‘reality’

Not one to be without his BlackBerry – and a self-proclaimed “high maintenance”-type of guy when it comes to the outdoors – you would expect being unplugged from technology and spending an entire month in the Canadian wilderness would be the last thing on Daniel Paluzzi’s mind. Think again.

Not all students cheer on tuition grants

Not all students cheer on tuition grants

While some university students eagerly will welcome the extra money toward their education, others are upset by the narrow eligibility criteria of a new tuition grant – introduced by the provincial government this month and meant to cover 30 per cent of undergraduate tuition costs.

Helping students cast a long ‘shadow’ on job market

Although some students rely on ‘best guesses’ concerning choices of study at university, research indicates many select academics based on interests and skill sets. Interest, however, is related to experience and exposure.

Santa’s got a brand new app

Thanks to Hamed Saadat, a third-year computer science student, Santa’s Delivery has arrived – just in time for the holidays.

Memorial service set for student

Memorial service set for student

The University of Western Ontario community is mourning the death of Eilidh (Hailey) Maelyn MacIntyre, 19, a second-year Faculty of Arts and Humanities student.