Interrobang issue for Friday, November 27th, 2020

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News
Two Toronto women charged for weekend gatherings
London police have charged two Toronto women after breaking up two separate gatherings in London over the Nov. 21 to 22 weekend. Read this article
Western vaccine researchers cautiously encouraged by Pfizer trial results
American pharmaceutical company Pfizer released promising trial results for its coronavirus vaccine but Western researchers warn that while the data is encouraging, it must be taken with a grain of salt. Read this article
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Fanshawe celebrates military-connected college
Fanshawe College has been helping support its military-connected students since it first signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) last spring. Read this article
Off the Radar: What's going on in the world
Finance is a tricky issue. Sometimes people seem to think too much about it. Sometimes they seem to think too little. Read this article
Food & Wine Show cancellation a big loss for Fanshawe students
Earlier this month, the Western Fair District announced the cancellation of all its winter and spring shows. This means the cancellation of several shows, including the Food and Wine Show. Read this article
Opinion
Opinion: Student 'side hustlers' face an uphill battle
Like many others, I started a small business in quarantine - and it hasn't been everything that hustle culture advertised. Read this article
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Guest submission: On the road to financial freedom
When it comes to personal finance there are a lot of do's and don'ts. Knowing what to do and what not to do is key to you and your family's financial wellbeing. Read this article
From the Editor
Greetings, Fanshawe College and Western University. Welcome to our Finance Issue - the second last Interrobang issue before the fall 2020 term wraps up for winter break. Read this article
Unlocking the mysteries of American politics
In Canada we wonder why the political rhetoric south of the border is as extreme as it is. For example, it is hard for us to imagine that voting can be controversial. After all, aren't votes just there to be counted? How hard can it be, and why would the final tallies be contested? Read this article
Culture
A beginner's guide to trading on the stock market
The stock market can be a great way to earn money, with the right knowledge and guidance. Read this article
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Horoscopes
A domestic issue will prompt a change. Look at your options, and make alternative arrangements that suit your needs. Read this article
Financial exploitation of persons with disabilities: Spotting the signs
Abuse comes in all forms and expression, and in the theme of this issue, we'll be exploring financial abuse of persons with disabilities (PWD). Read this article
Ten Steps Behind: The effect of student loan debt on mental health
Many young people know the pain of student loan debt all too well. Students finish their post-secondary studies, ready to begin the next chapter in their lives, but thousands of dollars' worth of debt is holding them back. Read this article
2020 vs The Art Life
I think it is safe to say that up to this point, 2020 has been a very unusual year. Read this article
Investing: the earlier the better
One of the biggest differences between those who are rich and those who are not is what each does with their money. Read this article
Decluttering the mind
Something that I have noticed, in this current state of the world, is that politicians love to use confusion as a tool to convolute the truth. Read this article
Creative Conversations over Coffee: Omar Al-Tahan
Feeling lost in transit is no foreign experience to any creative. I would argue it's a part of the process. Read this article
Ease your financial stress by starting a side hustle
Having multiple streams of income can pave the way to financial freedom - and starting that side hustle you’ve been putting off is taking the first step. Read this article
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How to manage buyer's remorse in a culture of consumption
We have all made an impulsive purchase at some point or another and have later come to regret it. Read this article
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Leisure
Fix my sport: Baseball needs to keep up with dying attention spans
From cheating - hello, Houston - to labour relations, we can all agree that baseball has its fair share of issues. Read this article
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Welcome to the next generation of gaming
There are two new consoles that have been out on the market recently that create a whole new generation of gaming. Read this article
Working out during a pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, gyms and fitness centres were forced to close down to curb the spread of the virus. Read this article