Part I of Excalibur’s 2020-21 wrap up: Zoom stories
We collected and put together some of the York community’s hilarious Zoom stories — you know, the ones that show the true struggles of working and studying from home this past year.
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A fork in the road: Unpacking York’s most notorious stereotype
The saying “if you can hold a fork, you can go to York” has plagued York students for decades; we decided to dissect its inaccuracies.
Are paper receipts a dying practice in a modern era?
Receipt digitization should move to be the norm among businesses as research continues to show the negative environmental and health impacts of physical receipts.
New developments underway for York’s Markham Centre Campus
A United Nations leadership training centre and a potential student residence are in the works for York’s Markham campus.
York University unveils future plans for its School of Medicine
York is planning for its medical school using a “new model for healthcare” which includes a focus on preventive health and integrated education.
Life after COVID-19: what can we expect?
In a post-pandemic world, certain practices may become our new norm while certain challenges may also remain.
Live music is making its comeback
Concerts and gigs are slowly coming into view as more people get inoculated.
Oral antiviral pill in the works as a means to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Aside from the ongoing vaccinations that are now centre stage to the world and on daily news headlines, there is another upcoming treatment solution and possibly a method of prevention for COVID-19.
This year’s Asian Heritage Month highlights the community’s resilience
In the wake of heightened racism and discrimination, Asian communities are sharing strength and solidarity.
Uncertainty continues for international students
Students from India weigh in on the potential border closure to international students amid a rise in COVID-19 variants.