Anqi Shen

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    Headlines for Feb. 26, 2019

    Global News Ontario universities hope football schedule changes will help curtail rowdy street parties They are working together to build a new strategy to curb the rowdy street parties during homecoming weekend. London Free Press Western University-led program arms postsecondary workers...

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    Anqi Shen

    February 26, 2019

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    Headlines for Feb. 25, 2019

    CBC How to help mature students thrive on campus — ideas from one who succeeded Tina Larkin-Black was laid off and faced the struggle of finding a new job without a high school diploma. It was daunting, but she...

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    Anqi Shen

    February 25, 2019

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    Headlines for Feb. 22, 2019

    Chronicle Herald VP leaving Coady Institute, layoffs avoided with buyouts A shakeup at St. Francis Xavier University’s Coady Institute will see vice-president June Weber leave her post. CBC Challenge to students is 'overall debt,' not just loan interest, credit expert says As...

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    Anqi Shen

    February 22, 2019

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    Headlines for Feb. 21, 2019

    Maclean's Skills training: Can the Liberals go bold in Budget 2019? Bill Morneau’s next budget is likely to tackle skills training for an economy that’s leaving workers behind, John Geddes writes. CBC U of T program with roots in black community...

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    Anqi Shen

    February 21, 2019

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    Headlines for Feb. 20, 2019

    CTV Ford says student protesters who interrupted legislature have 'filthy' mouths Doug Ford admonished protesting students for their "filthy" mouths after a group decrying cuts to postsecondary grants disrupted a session at Ontario's legislature and shouted obscenities at the...

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    Anqi Shen

    February 20, 2019

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    Canadian government unveils draft Athena SWAN charter

    Consultations will continue in February and March with underrepresented groups and academic institutions on the draft charter aimed at promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.

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    Anqi Shen

    February 20, 2019

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    Headlines for Feb. 19, 2019

    Globe and Mail Campus disruptions lead to allegations of Chinese government interference The Chinese embassy denied any role in two incidents at Canadian universities last week that raised the spectre of Chinese political interference. CBC China denies role in backlash against...

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    Anqi Shen

    February 19, 2019

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    Headlines for Feb. 15, 2019

    Globe and Mail Faced with long waits for mental-health care, students and universities struggle to adapt High demand for counselling is changing how Canadian campuses get students the help they need – but many still feel they’re falling through...

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    Anqi Shen

    February 15, 2019

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    Headlines for Feb. 14, 2019

    Saskatoon StarPhoenix Urban reserve created for education advancement is first of its kind The new reserve, named atim kâ-mihkosit, encompasses 32 acres surrounding the Regina campus of the First Nations University of Canada. CBC From co-living to micro condos, Ryerson researchers...

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    Anqi Shen

    February 14, 2019

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    Headlines for Feb. 13, 2019

    Niagara Falls Review U of T researcher honoured for discovering ancient queen through books alone Tracy L. Spurrier, a PhD candidate in the department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, found Queen Hama, a young royal, by poring over...

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    Anqi Shen

    February 13, 2019

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    Headlines for Feb. 12, 2019

    Globe and Mail Doug Ford defends cutting mandatory student-union fees Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his decision to allow students to opt out of some additional fees by accusing student unions of getting up to “crazy Marxist nonsense” in...

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    Anqi Shen

    February 12, 2019

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