Bargaining continues between York and CUPE 3903
As with previous weeks, the main points of contention are job security and hiring equity.
York instructor faces backlash after problematic emails to international student
UPDATED: An instructor from the mathematics department is currently under fire for a set of ‘insensitive’ emails sent to an international student who requested a midterm deferral due to an internet blackout amid a military coup in Myanmar. University has made “alternate arrangements for the teaching of the course.”
York librarian Marcia Salmon creates digital guide to pandemics
Marcia Salmon, a York librarian, creates a site for reliable pandemic research links.
How effective is online therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Studies have revealed that online therapy can actually be just as effective, if not more effective and convenient than therapy face-to-face.
YFS elections: Only three positions and a lot of questions
The YFS elections voting period has begun and will take place over Zoom. However, Excalibur had some questions around issues with the move to an online voting process, nominations, as well as informing students of the election.
Hate crimes against Asians on the rise across North America
Asians fear for their lives as they find themselves the target of increasing hate crimes across the continent due to COVID-19.
York professors reflect on one year of remote learning
A year later, professors have learned more about adapting, compassion, and teamwork amid the difficult circumstances of online education.
NDP MPP calls for forgiving student loan debt for human trafficking survivors
MPP Chris Glover’s call for compassionate forgiveness of student loans will be proposed as an amendment to Bill 251.