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Hey y'all!Welcome back to campus! Reading week was relaxing, and so so cold.

Because the FIFA World Cup is being hosted by Qatar, some games will be as early as 7:30 a.m.. Because of this, Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis is allowing bars to start serving alcohol as early as 5:30 a.m.. Talk about how this will impact soccer culture in Edmonton, and whether or not you think bars on campus, like Dewey’s and RATT, should do this!

In an effort to combat rising COVID-19 cases, UWaterloo has reintroduced its mask mandate. Should the U of A bring back its mask mandate, as respiratory illnesses run rampant on campus? Or, is it time to let COVID-19 go once and for all?

On November 7th, The Student Services Centre is launching a new student services portal that will provide visibility into request progress as it is being fulfilled. Do you think that the SSC adding a new virtual tool, aside from Live Agent Vera, will provide more efficacy in the fulfillment of student inquiries?

As Remembrance Day came and went, many have pointed out the lack of acknowledgment for Remembrance Day on campus. Of what acknowledgments were made, many were nonspecific and didn’t talk about the contributions of specific groups, like Indigenous veterans. Explore what needs to change to make Remembrance Day more inclusive!

Although the quizzes, surveys, and adventures are fun, many have expressed frustration with how the rewards system works. Either the prizes are silly, like a ton of SU branded merch, or they’re few and far between, like gift cards! Roast UASU perks and their reward system in this burlap sack!