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M-Theory: They're only 'discoveries' if you haven't paid attention
08 July 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker looks at the concurrent histories of two unrelated human inventions – radar and residential schools – and how they've now intersected as the remains of Indigenous children are uncovered… Read more
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9 to 5-ish: An open letter to pandemic grads of 2021
25 June 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
Columnist Jenna Aquino talks to some 2020 university graduates about how they addressed the challenge of starting their careers in the midst of a global pandemic. Read more
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M-Theory: When the medium is the memory
24 June 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker muses on the nature of our indelible memories and the role various media play in shaping how we experience them. Read more
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Stories to connect us
11 June 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
In this week's Tech About Town, Alex Kinsella speaks with podcast creators Mifrah Abid, Marshall Ward and Sara Geidlinger about how they use stories to connect people in our communitiy. Read more
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M-Theory: If you want a great culture, go organic
10 June 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
In her latest column, Melanie Baker looks at the elevated importance of workplace culture, and argues that it's more likely to thrive when people are enabled to do their best work. Read more
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A more inclusive Pride for everyone
02 June 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Waterloo Region organizations and businesses are working to create a welcoming space for everyone in the LGBTQ2+ community Read more
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9 to 5-ish: Is Gen Z at risk?
28 May 2021 | By Jenna Aquino in: 9 to 5-ish, Opinion
Communitech columnist Jenna Aquino responds to a bold claim made in a recent article by Microsoft and seeks the opinions of her peers to paint a broader picture. Read more
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M-Theory: The challenges of reopening the office
27 May 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker looks at the many challenges facing employers as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and offices gradually reopen. Read more
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Building a business during naptime
26 May 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town
Getting that love for STEAM started early is the goal of Alyssa Jamal and her Kitchener-based startup with a decidedly low-tech approach, Little Sheep Shop. Jamal is a University of Waterloo graduate with… Read more
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M-Theory: Ambition and want are not the same thing
13 May 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion
Columnist Melanie Baker weighs in on the difference between hustling to achieve a goal and endlessly chasing those who have more. Read more