For most of Southern Ontario, winter weather has finally arrived. Read on for some tips and tricks on how to prepare for the unexpected and keep yourself safe this season. 

Zohran Mamdani elected Mayor of New York City.

Behind every medal and uniform is a story. This Remembrance Day, Lakehead Orillia student Ethan S. is making sure we remember the people, not just the war. 

A long history of neglect and distrust has forced indigenous communities to choose: lose their identity or get help from a system that makes no space for them. 

How many times have you closed an app like Instagram, or TikTok, just to immediately open it again? Do you tend to gravitate towards doomscrolling, even when the content isn't entertaining? Are you finding your interactions on social media unfulfilling, but keep coming back regardless? If so, some answers to your subconscious behaviour may be found in your brain.

It's official - the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been opened by Trump's administration for potential oil and gas drilling plans. This news comes after previous years of failed attempts to open the refuge to industry. What makes this location so unique as to have pushed back from industrial operations for so long? Read on to find out more. 

Subscription fees, tech giants, and the working class storage crisis. Thunder Bay Writer Sara Stoppel investigates.

At Lakehead Orillia, education students say they’re being taught one lesson in theory, and another in practice. Long Commutes, tone deaf leadership, and mandatory seminars that force five-day commutes have left many wondering if the Faculty of Education understands its own values. Students are speaking out against a system that preaches empowerment while ignoring those living with its failures, hear about this from a student interview here.

Lakehead Orillia isn’t your typical campus, it’s small and cohesive, and that can be felt in the culture of its student body. So what's the difference between a campus that you can commute to Vs. a campus you are expected to commute too? Find out more by reading here. 

Lakehead Orillia is facing a serious transportation issue. Poorly optimised scheduling, and ineffective planning have led to a situation that can only be solved with serious consideration and reform. Read all about the facts, and student opinions here.

How many online classes do you have? How do you feel about them? Read on to join Thunder Bay writer Sara Stoppel as she explores the disadvantages of online classes. 

Years of genocide suddenly seemed to come to a close after a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was proposed by Donald Trump. Whether or not peace will last remains a mystery. Get all the details at The Argus.

The George Langman Wildlife Sanctuary has a long legacy in the Orillia area. For many years, its unique trails have been enjoyed by locals. Since Lakehead opened its Orillia campus, the sanctuary has provided ample wildlife, vegetation, and natural features to fuel research and provide various educational opportunities. Join Orillia writer Eriel Strauch as she points out some of the distinct benefits of conducting research locally, and how it can positively influence the surrounding community.

Thunder Bay had the incredible opportunity to host two outstanding coaches and soccer players for two days of soccer clinics and leadership building! Local athletes sharpened their skills and learned valuable lessons on and off the field. Read all about it in Thunder Bay staff writer Sara Stoppel’s feature! 

Whether you're completing a program in Thunder Bay or Orillia, if you attend this university, you are a Lakehead student! But how does your experience compare with another student >1200km away who has never even been to your campus or city? I spoke with two faculty members that have experience teaching in both Thunder Bay and Orillia to see what they think the main differences and similarities are, as well as how we can continue to foster a strong, cross-campus culture despite the vast geographic distance. 

Are we closer to the robot takeover than we suspect? Read about it here.

Fall is finally here. Learn about the season with Orillia Writer Eriel.

The Library. The Ryan Building. The Braun Building. These are more than buildings. More than names. The Argus introduces you to the legacies behind these everyday names.

If you've been on campus for long enough, there's a good chance you've seen some Environmental Sustainability students running around, seemingly in another world, with tape measures, binoculars, and bug nets in hand. What is it that they're doing out here, and why? In this article, Field School I instructor Chase Moser and 4th year student Olivia Vaughan shed some light on this mystery. 

Bored? Feel like you have nothing to do? Worry no more! The Argus September guide has a complete list of Thunder Bay’s best events this month. From art, film, music, and fun nights out, see what the city has to offer.