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Earth Week Gets Overshadowed
Without sufficient time or any spotlight devoted to the issues at hand, WCI might not be able to maintain its Eco Gold status this year. […]
Month: April 2016
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WCI Set for Fed Prov 2016
“Living in Southwestern Ontario, we are often not exposed to the perspectives of the other provinces, and through this simulation, students can get a greater understanding of what it means to be Canadian, coast to coast.” […]
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GRT Spring Service Changes
The iON construction and the annual decline in ridership in the Spring mean that bus routes will be changing in late April, a change that will directly impact Waterloo Collegiate passengers. Many students at Waterloo […]
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Cailyn H.: A Fighting Spirit
In 2010, the Canadian Cancer Society estimated that “2 out of 5 Canadians (45% of men and 42% of women) are expected to develop cancer during their lifetimes.” It is safe to say that, according […]
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Highlights and Results from the ABCD Election Week
This year’s ABCD speeches had a clear prevailing theme: how to include the wide range of diverse voices around our school. However, each candidate had a different idea of how to achieve this inclusion, while […]
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Unicorn Sighted at WCI Music Retreat
Picture this: 40 musicians playing ultimate frisbee in the snow… with a purple unicorn. That unicorn is more commonly known as Mr. Piché, the head of the Music Department at WCI, and ultimate frisbee was […]
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WCI Poll: Campaign Posters
A staple of the ABCD elections here at WCI has always been the over-the-top posters candidates use to promote their campaigns. While some take on a serious tone, the majority combine bad photoshop with an overdose […]
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Candidates’ False Claims
As one of the heads of Eco Club, I find it irritating when people make false claims about their involvement in extra curricular activities like Eco Club. […]
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WCI Poll: Your Guide to the ABCD Elections
Lockers and walls plastered with colourful posters can feel overwhelming, especially when combined with mobs of friendly campaigners appealing to your school spirit with tiny, wrapped candies and chocolate. It’s easy for the information about who to vote for and how to vote to get lost in the bustle. […]
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Getting to Know Your Mayoral Candidates
To get to know the mayoral candidates, FJORD contributors Emily Nighman and Kate Schneider asked them some questions about themselves and their campaigns. […]
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Op-Ed: The Dangers of Mark Inflation
In the next month, students will receive their second semester grades and for many these are merely four more marks on their transcript. But for Grade 12 and fifth year students, these marks may be the key to their success or the cause of their failure. […]