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Occupy All Streets

This post first appeared as a 2-part article in Imprint, the University of Waterloo's official newspaper. On Sep. 17, I was poking around the Internet when I came across news of a protest organized by Anonymous, the hacktivist collective known for circumventing state censorship to help the Tunisian …

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Fear, uncertainty, and doubt

At the University of Waterloo, co-op interviews are some of the most stressful parts of student life. Despite the many benefits of the program, those in the throes of Jobmine can tell you a darker side of the story, fraught with danger and uncertainty. For some, the co-op process is like riding a …

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The perils of Presto

I had high hopes for the Presto card. In theory, it would be great for transit users across southern Ontario. A single transit pass that could take you from Hamilton to Bowmanville, on any GO bus, train, or local transit service. No more keeping exact change in your pocket. No need to hold onto …

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Interview with Peter Davis

Peter Davis is running as an independent candidate in the October 6 election. He's no stranger to politics - his mother ran for Ward 6 councillor in the last municipal election.  Don't let his soft-spoken demeanour fool you, though - he's got big plans for Kitchener-Waterloo. On a rainy Wednesday …

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