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Here for you, wherever you are. As you all know by now, Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber have moved their classes primarily online for the Fall, but that doesn’t…
Planning for the future. Learning from the present. You want to know how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect your life at school. We want to tell you. What’s Next?, IGNITE’s…
“History is calling the future from the streets of protest. What choice will we make? What world will we create? What will we be? There are only two choices: racist…
Sleep is like a time machine to breakfast. After months of sleeping, eating, napping, and repeating, suddenly jumping back into a full-time schedule seems like a bigger challenge than the…
“Lots of people who are great people are implementing and protecting systems, practices, structures that fundamentally exclude, disenfranchise, marginalize black people.” — Alicia Garza, co-founder, Black Lives Matter It’s OK if you don’t…
Part-time jobs have never looked this good. Let’s face it–money is tight right now. From all the money spent ordering takeout, to the lack of work due to COVID-19, it’s…
I learned
Boosting those skills, one module at a time. There is no doubt this summer has looked a little different than how we expected it to a few months ago. We’re…
Make an impression stronger than your internet connection. Do you want a job that gives you flexible hours, fantastic coworkers, and resumé-building experience? Do you want your work environment to…
Alexa, play the Phineas and Ferb theme song. We’ve been self-isolating for nearly five months now. Five. Can you believe it? Yet, time flew by because somehow we’ve made it to August. We…
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Everyone wants a side hustle. A lot of us have even tried a side hustle. But, sometimes you don’t want to…
“Lots of people who are great people are implementing and protecting systems, practices, structures that fundamentally exclude, disenfranchise, marginalize black people.” — Alicia Garza, co-founder, Black Lives Matter It’s OK if you don’t…
“Different” doesn’t mean “worse.” It’s registration season at Humber and UofGH. That means it’s time to pick your classes, shop for textbooks, and—perhaps most importantly—mentally prepare yourself for a mostly remote Fall semester. If you’re nervous…
Sick beats from the 6. There’s a lot to consider when preparing for an online semester. Where can you study without distractions? How can you stay motivated and productive? How can you…
Be smart. Make art. Stay six feet apart. I went grocery shopping this weekend. That’s when I saw them. I see them around the same time every year—but, every year,…
“Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” — Rep. John Lewis Dismantling anti-Black racism is the fight of a lifetime. It will take all…
Who knew we had so many parks? Spending all this time at home is making me relive memories I didn’t know I had. Like that time I got lost in…
I scream, you scream, we all scream because we’re hangry. “Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique.” That’s how Lady Gaga described producer Ryan Murphy in 2015—and it’s…
ultimate staycation
Bring the beach to your backyard. Is it just me, or could we all really use a vacation? Unwinding is tricky without the ability to travel. But, being homebound doesn’t mean summer…
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Financial support, by the numbers. Last month, IGNITE announced it’s Emergency Financial Relief Fund (EFRF) for domestic and international students directly affected by COVID-19. IGNITE allocated $250,000 to ease the hardships many…
Now what?
Alexa, play Someone Like You. Remember when you were a kid, and working during the summer was the last thing you wanted to do? This year, you started updating your resumé in January.…
All in favour, say I! IGNITE’s 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Friday, March 27, 2020. To those who attended, thank you for amplifying your voice and helping…
