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    ADHD Tips For Students That Shouldn’t Work as Well as They Do (From a Student with ADHD)

    April 21, 2026 / No Comments

    From cleaning your room with a headlamp on to pretending you’re a professor, this masterlist of strategies is from ADHD student to ADHD student.

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    Cheap Hobbies for Busy Students on a Budget

    March 11, 2025 / No Comments

    This article describes a list of activities and hobbies for students to get into to take the stress away from academic pressures, while also not costing much, if at all.

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    Get Crafty: Crafternoon in the Hess Gallery 

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    The Communal Power of Film, Television, and Video Games

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    November 30, 2022
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    The Value of Volunteering as a Student

    February 4, 2025 / No Comments

    Discover the personal, academic, and professional benefits of volunteering as a student. From gaining job experience to unlocking scholarships and building community, this article by Chukwuemeka Francis Nzerem shares how volunteering can positively shape your university journey.

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    Spooky Decorations on a Budget: Transform Your Dorm Without Breaking the Bank

    October 25, 2024 / No Comments

    Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to turn your space into a spine-chilling haven. But you don’t need to empty your wallet to give your home or dorm that eerie Halloween charm. With a bit of creativity and a dash of DIY spirit, you can whip up some spooky decorations that are both terrifying and affordable. Here are some budget-friendly ideas to get you started. 1. DIY Ghost Lanterns Create glowing ghost lanterns with everyday items! All you need are some empty mason jars, gauze, black markers, and battery-operated candles (or LED fairy lights). Wrap the gauze around the jars, draw on spooky faces with your marker,…

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    Take in the Sunshine: Starting the Year Right as a New International Student

    October 9, 2024 / No Comments

    Written by Guadalupe Vial Ulloa Lethbridge Survival Tip: Take in the Sunshine During the Fall Term. In late August 2021, I arrived in Lethbridge for the first time, having travelled all the way from Chile. Three years ago, it was warm and sunny with a fresh breeze and green grass as far as the eye could see. If you look at the University’s page “About Lethbridge, Alberta,” three words come to mind when you think of the city: Sunshine, Coulees, and Wind. When I read that, and with my first impression of the city, I was sure the infamous Canadian winter would not be as awful for me as everyone had…

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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.
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