This Friday, November 13th is the last day to withdraw without academic penalty from a three credit hour course or a six credit hour course taught only in first semester. If there is a real possibility of an F or D looming on this semester’s transcript then this may be an opportunity to save your GPA. If you withdraw from a class, instead of an F or a D you will receive a W on your transcript which will have no impact on your GPA, and can be better than taking a low mark.

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With the first snowfall of the season last Friday catching many off guard it is time to prepare for another Nova Scotia winter. Winter storms often lead to power outages, which can be more than just inconvenient if you aren’t prepared. Since electric heat is of no use during a power outage be sure to have plenty of blankets on hand to keep warm. Flashlights are also essential, as are the batteries to go in them. Candles can also be helpful but need to be used with caution. A worthwhile investment may be a hand crank radio as it relies on human effort and not electricity to run it making it easier to stay up on radio coverage of the situation.