Video games can be useful in learning English, math, history, physics and yes, even physical education. While they’re not a substitute for schooling, video games are a great indoor activity.
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Schools reopening during the current coronavirus pandemic need to calculate class sizes to prevent the spread of disease and minimize disruptions.
Women in visible leadership positions are subject to personal attacks as less competent and reliable than their male colleagues. Acknowledging this double standard is the first step in addressing it.
With sufficient testing and co-ordination, reopening schools and businesses in areas without active outbreaks can be as effective as a wide lockdown in minimizing COVID-19 cases, according to a new model.
Unlike the Hollywood hero he portrayed, Boseman created space for a kaleidoscope of Black masculinities and challenged the narrative that urban Black men are in need of saving.
History professor Jessica Krug had built her life as a Black woman, but she was a white Jewish woman from Kansas. Her revelation raises questions about why some white people assume Black identities.
Here’s how to travel with purpose and be a more responsible tourist.
Politicians and law enforcement engage in uncivil behaviour that undermines democratic society. Civility is a pre-requisite for empathy, and is essential for difficult conversations.
Policymakers should mandate Canada’s national library to archive the entire Canadian web domain so future reserachers can make sense of 2020 and ongoing responses to the pandemic.
To fill a convention with blatant racism, as the Republicans did in 2016, is bad enough. But, after four years of racist policies, a convention filled with subtle racism is perhaps more dangerous.
The NBA playoffs may resume Friday or Saturday following the Milwaukee Bucks’ boycott over the Jacob Blake police shooting.
Amidst calls to defund the police, political leaders are increasing police budgets, arguing — incorrectly — that increasing police surveillance capacities will help provide accountability.
Face masks may help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but they may also contribute to dry, irritated eyes. Learn who is at risk, and how to prevent mask-associated dry eye (MADE).
Joe Rogan, a popular podcast host, derided gaming as a waste of time. For parents who are worried that this is true, understanding their children’s motivation can allay their concerns.
Adult daughters who are the primary care providers for their children and aging parents are facing added stress due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 has shown that what’s known as financialization in seniors housing has intensified the profit-seeking approach of private owners, with harmful outcomes for residents and workers alike.
Le masque peut protéger la société de l’impact que les effets du virus pourraient avoir sur notre santé à long terme.
The coronavirus has produced uncertainty and increased our anxiety correspondingly. Mindfulness offers a way to reduce this stress and connect with each other during times of complex challenges.
The oil and gas industry was in trouble before the pandemic hit, but now it faces potential collapse. A majority of Canadians want the federal government to invest in a ‘green recovery.’
The University of Waterloo sent out a statement that banned the use of the N-word on its campus, including classes. They did not consult Black faculty before doing so.
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Associate professor, Culture and Language Studies, University of Waterloo
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PhD Student, Sustainabilty Management, University of Waterloo
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Associate Profesor, School of Planning, University of Waterloo
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Scientific Co-Director and Associate Professor, University of Waterloo
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Professor in the School of Planning, Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo
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PhD Candidate, Political Science, University of Waterloo
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Associate Professor, Sociology and Legal Studies, University of Waterloo
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Chair in Social and Political Philosophy of Language, University of Waterloo
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Associate Professor and Schlegel-UW Research Chair in Dementia and Active Living, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo
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Professor, Computer Science, University of Waterloo
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Dorothy Killam Fellow, Canada Research Chair, Associate Professor, University of Waterloo
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Lecturer; Biology and Health, University of Waterloo
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Professor of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, University of Waterloo
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Associate Professor, School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo
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Professor, Departments of English Langauge and Literature & Communication Arts, University of Waterloo
