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Bilingualism delays Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study co-authored by a York psychology professor revealed bilingualism can potentially delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Annual book sale comes to Vanier College
Wide selections of cheap, new and used books are being sold at Vanier College’s seventh annual book sale.
The sale, held until Nov. 19, features books donated by university students, professors and community members.
Many students unaware of loan risks
This is where credit counsellor Christi Quinn of the Credit Counselling Society comes in. Her job is to help students manage their debt before it becomes detrimental.
“About 25 per cent of students who receive student loans experience a lot of difficulty having to pay them back, especially in the early years after graduating,” she said.
‘Maclean’s’ ranks York 30th in national reputation
After failing to get an ‘A’ in the Globe and Mail’s 2011 University Report, York University once again scored some low ratings in Maclean’s 2010 University Rankings.
Battling anti-Semitism a constant effort: B’nai Brith Canada
When Naomi Samuel was browsing through the stacks at Scott Library, anti-Semitic graffiti was the last thing she expected to see.
Major staffing change made to the Student Centre
A major staffing change in the York University Student Centre (YUSC) occurred Nov. 9, when the centre’s in-house janitorial staff found out their jobs would be contracted out to Omni Facility Services, a cleaning services firm.
When the pot no longer needs stirring
The atmosphere around anti-war rallies at York is starting to get really aggressive.