After reading week: York reacts to the Israel-Hamas conflict
On Oct. 16, several on-campus events shed light on the conflict’s impact on students and communities at York.
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The York Federation of Students speaks out
Here’s a look at Excalibur’s one-on-one interview with Ashley D’Souza, President of the York Federation of Students.
York student unions support solidarity statement with Palestine
After facing serious remedial action warnings from York administration, the unions have decided to stand by their statement from three weeks ago.
York calls for student unions to take remedial actions for their statement of solidarity with Palestine
In a new statement issued by York, the three student unions must meet the university’s requests by Oct. 25 or face repercussions.
Mild resurgence of COVID-19 prompts recommendations from York
York announces COVID-19 recommendations, and experts weigh in on the current situation of the virus for fall and winter.
York student unions face major backlash after releasing a statement in support of Palestine
A statement made by three student unions (YFS, YUGSA, and GCSU) on Oct. 12 receives strong reactions from Hillel and York administration.
York unions rally across campus
On Sept. 20, York University unions rallied, calling for better wages and equal treatment. The administration is now working on proposals.
York sends its free speech report to the HEQCO
Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) oversees the implementation of the Ontario PCs free speech directive, forwarded in 2018.
Canada launches a public inquiry into foreign interference led by Quebec judge
After months of anticipation, Justice Marie-Josée Hogue will be leading the public inquiry into foreign election interference, set to commence on Sept. 18.
Google is testing a new AI tool that writes news articles
Genesis, an artificial intelligence technology, has been reportedly pitched to major American newspapers as a tool to assist journalists.