It’s commonplace for post-secondary students to survive off a substandard diet of ramen noodles, boxed macaroni and cheese, and other affordable staples that are cheap, filling and quick to prepare. After tuition, rent and other expenses are settled, a student’s remaining budget for food can be scant, or even none. Food—for some university students in…
Why an ADHD diagnosis is often out of reach for Canadian university students
Gabrielle Gillett always thought of herself as an independent person—until she got to university. Suddenly, she was in a new city, in a different country. Her parents weren’t breathing down her neck to finish her homework. A Monster energy drink and an all-nighter were no longer enough to power through the work that she was…
Canada’s Best University Programs 2022: Methodology
Choosing a university is only part of the process for students. The other part involves what to study. While students’ talents and interests will help steer them toward their preferred field, they must also find the university that has the best program for their needs. To help them find it, Maclean’s presents its seventh annual…
Maclean’s University Rankings 2022: Our methodology
Maclean’s annual university rankings continue a mandate established in 1991: to provide essential information in a comprehensive package to help students choose the university that best suits their needs. Maclean’s places universities in one of three categories, recognizing the differences in types of institutions, levels of research funding, diversity of offerings, and breadth and depth…
Thursday Pickorama
It could have been worse. At one point last Friday, we were looking at the prospects of a losing week. Franklin got the ball rolling by ending Mansfield’s 19-game winning streak, sending us on a 1-game losing skein. Guess we should have listened to Franklin coach Eian Bain’s comments leading up to the game proclaiming…
Sunshine, 70s on Thursday; First cold front arrives this weekend with rain, snow
DENVER (KDVR) — We are forecasting sunny skies and a high of 78 degrees in Denver on Thursday. The normal high right now is 70. The mountains stay dry and partly sunny with highs in the 60s and 70s. The first of two cold fronts hits the mountains on Friday and continues into Saturday. Snow…
1 child dies in Alabama due to flash flooding, officials say
(CNN) — A child has died as a result of flash flooding in northern Alabama, officials said Thursday, as heavy rain rose water levels in low-lying areas across the region. The child died in the town of Arab, about 60 miles north of Birmingham, the Marshall County Coroner’s Office said. Rescues were required Wednesday night in…
Congress foresees short-term debt fix amid perilous standoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican and Democratic leaders edged back from a perilous standoff over lifting the nation’s borrowing cap, with Democratic senators signaling they were receptive to an offer from Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell that would allow an emergency extension into December. McConnell made the offer late Wednesday shortly before Republicans were prepared to block…
5 things to know, October 7
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Today’s 5 things to know features another vaccine mandate, George Floyd getting pardoned, and a Stewart’s Shop that gives out great customer service. 1. Local contractor pleads guilty after defrauding homeowners in Capital Region A local contractor from the Capital region who is currently in jail pled guilty to new charges after…
Leaf Peeping: Revolution Rail Co.
NORTH CREEK, N.Y. (NEWS10) – If you’re looking to experience peak fall foliage in the heart of the Adirondacks, look no further than Revolution Rail Co.! The company offers unique railbiking excursions in the most scenic locations. Leaf Peeping: Fall Foliage Skyrides What is railbiking? It’s an exciting way to experience nature and see the…