Monthly Archives: March 2013

The Workout: Barre Class at Union Studio

Author: Laura Berger Welcome to the second instalment of THE WORKOUT, a semi-regular series where we tag along with law students to learn about their favourite exercise routines. This time of year, when it gets harder and harder to carve … Continue reading

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How to Make Your Environment Work for You

Contributor: Anonymous One great strategy to get more – and better – work done is to be in a reasonably warm and naturally lit place. All of this allows for an energetic you. Both light and temperature have a significant … Continue reading

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How to Spend Your Money

Let’s face it, almost everyone here is stressed about money in some way, shape, or form.  Maybe you have a huge, soul-crushing pile of debt (like this author).  Maybe you’re hoping to make even more staggeringly huge piles of cash … Continue reading

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Hi, I’m Flawed.

Author: Anonymous In Sarah Harland-Logan’s UV article, she mentioned that HWSAC would help to chip away at the law student culture of “smiles and lies.”  I’ve decided to write in and give that a shot. First of all, maybe you … Continue reading

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Sneaky Hate Spiral: Don’t Let This Be You

Author: Sarah Harland-Logan Hi there, The deeply wonderful webcomic Hyperbole and a Half includes a charming explanation of how little things can snowball into paralyzing frustration: http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.ca/2010/05/sneaky-hate-spiral.html Allie (the author) calls it the “Sneaky Hate Spiral.”  As she explains, these … Continue reading

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The Workout: Swim Training at Hart House

Author: Laura Berger Welcome to THE WORKOUT, a semi-regular series where I tag along with law students to learn about their favourite ways to get moving. Instead of sticking to my regular exercise routine (yoga and running), I’m hoping to … Continue reading

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Deadlines: Steps to Success

It’s Due When?! It’s that time of year when deadlines start looming – but happily, there’s help!  Lifehacker’s advice column has a great piece on how to make deadlines work for you rather than a source of stress here: http://lifehacker.com/5972811/how-can-i-make-deadlines-less-stressful?tag=mind-hackContinue reading

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