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    On Changing Course

    March 14, 2026 / No Comments

    Choosing the wrong major isn't failure. Sometimes changing is true growth.

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    Don’t be a Spectator! Act Now!

    January 30, 2023 / No Comments

    Don’t be a Spectator! Act Now! Written by Shawn Funk I have a friend that I go fishing with every summer. A few years ago, on our way to the river, we stopped at a gas station to grab a few snacks. When we got back to the truck, he unwrapped a pizza sub and started devouring it. I asked him if he liked pizza subs (I didn’t) because its all he ever bought, a smirk crossed his face before he articulated a hard “No!” I had to laugh. Why would he buy the pizza sub if he knew it was crap? He told me that he didn’t want to…

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    Change

    October 1, 2022 / No Comments

    Written by Mace Elsher Is there a better simile to describe change? Change can come in small waves, like your favourite TV show changing time slots. Change can come in medium waves, like replacing clothes that have served their purpose. Change can come in large waves, like moving to a different city unknown to you. Finally, change can come in massive hurricanes and storms, like losing a loved one, losing a job, being ostracised from a friend group, being scorned by family, or losing a home. But, change can also be a positive force. Gaining a new friend, adopting a pet, getting a new car, a new job, finding love,…

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The submission deadline for The Meliorist Logo Design Competition has officially been extended to May 15, 2026.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the future visual identity of an independent student publication that has been part of the University of Lethbridge community since 1967.
🎨 Open to students, alumni, and community creatives
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