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Game of Loans
July 4, 2016The success myth Many of us grow up with the assumption that education is the road to success. I certainly did. “Go to school, get a good education, and you’ll get a good job” is what I heard quite often. Now, in my last year of university, I’m wondering: was it all worth it? Studies have shown that unemployment among university graduates has been on the rise for years, and the average Canadian student is leaving university over $28,000 in debt. Some are now calling us Generation Boomerang, as it is becoming harder for young people to find success and…
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: TIM’S BIT — Tirades on our stupidest things
January 4, 2016Tim's Bit is a brand new web-exclusive column, featuring Tim Mottishaw's comedic tirades on some of humanity's dumbest problems, with regards to culture, society and politics. Check back frequently for new content! ____________________________ [dropcap]H[/dropcap]ave you ever had one of those friends…
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Students whine about being ‘broke,’ yet they spend so frivolously
November 16, 2015To sport Nike shoes, a Bench jacket, and fine denim while holding an iPhone 6 and a Starbucks coffee, but exclaiming in a pouting voice, “I’m so poor,” strikes me as considerably misguided. Is it just me, or do students…
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HUMOUR: Avoid even more crippling debt with these thrifty tips for students
November 9, 2015As a university student, you’re no stranger to financial struggle. The loonie you found on the ground last Monday was the highlight of your week, and the first question you ask when you’re invited to literally any event ever is:…
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Textbooks are okay, PDFs are not
November 1, 2015Since the beginning of my university career, the most exciting part of a new semester has been buying new books at the bookstore. I know that this isn’t the most affordable or efficient way to get my course material, but…
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Think before you borrow
June 8, 2015A report from the Fraser Institute states that Canadians are carrying a large amount of debt, and that this may not be that bad. Philip Cross, a former chief economic analyst at Statistics Canada, states that our debt is generally…
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