No resolutions brought to table at YFS Annual General Meeting
The meeting took place online, and mainly served as a recap of a year altered drastically by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sakeina is in her second year at York University studying public administration and creative writing. She is committed to learning and writing about critical issues and uplifting marginalized stories. Outside of Excalibur, you'll most likely find her reading a book or collecting funny cat videos.
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Students call for freeze on OSAP payments as pandemic rages on
MPP Chris Glover held an online press conference with student representatives on January 22, during which they called for a freeze on provincial student debt during the pandemic.
New study finds pandemic has been severely detrimental to Canadian student wellbeing
The study assessed changes in the diets and activity levels of students over a four-month period.
Anti-lockdown protests a cause for concern in Toronto
Large gatherings of anti-lockdown protestors spark concerns of public health risk.
Research suggests that food sharing may come with drawbacks in disguise
A new study co-authored by York researchers probes the potential negative impacts of sharing-sized meals.
New measures in effect as Ontario enters second provincial emergency
Concerns are rising about increased pressure on the province’s health care system and ICUs as Canada passes 700,000 cases on January 16.
The long haul: York settles in for full semester online
Officials at York reflect on the university’s performance and room for improvement.
Warm welcome for new students as Frost Week begins
York kicks off the new term online with orientation events.
PPE vending machines pop up at major TTC stations
Transit activists are calling for increased measures at this time.
Winter and summer 2021 terms to stay mainly online
Months of online school have resulted in mixed feelings for students.