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Laurier, WLUFA Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Winter Term Strike
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After weeks of uncertainty, negotiations between Laurier and contract faculty restore stability to a campus bracing for disruption. On Feb. 23, Wilfrid Laurier University Read More
News
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Economic Outlook 2026: Canada Must Brace for Volatility, Say Leading Economists
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On Feb. 11, Wilfrid Laurier University hosted its 35th annual Economic Outlook event. This year’s theme is: The Era of Uncertainty. As global tariffs continue to Read More
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Ford’s Water Bill Sparks Backlash
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Premier Doug Ford continues to face criticism over proposed legislative changes that some argue move Ontario closer to water privatization. On Oct. 20, Ford’s Progressive Conservative Read More
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Laurier Unveils Largest University Dome in Ontario for Year-Round Training
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On Feb. 1, Wilfrid Laurier University opened a new multi-use dome at the University Stadium located in Waterloo Park, providing students, varsity athletes and the broader Waterloo community Read More
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Meet WLUSP’s 2026-27 Board of Directors
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To read the platform of each candidate, please check out our previous post, linked here: 2026-27 WLUSP ELECTIONS: CANDIDATE PLATFORMS President, Publisher and Chair Read More
Arts & Life
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No Friend to This House reimagines one of Greek myth’s most infamous women
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Greek myths are rarely kind to women, and Natalie Haynes has built a career by proving that they are rarely fair, either. In her most recent Read More
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Character Recap for the New Shatter Me Era
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fter nearly a year’s wait, prepare to return to the Shatter Me universe this upcoming April as Taherih Mafi’s newest book Release Me finally hits the shelves. The first book, Watch Me, in Read More
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Beauty Beyond Vanity: Makeup as Expression and Identity
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Makeup has long been framed as a symbol of vanity rather than a form of expression. It is often dismissed as something superficial, reduced to appearance alone. For many people, however, makeup is not about hiding flaws or seeking attention. Makeup is Read More
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When Queer Romance Centers Straight Women
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Few book-to-series adaptations have united people faster than the hockey rivalry turned star-crossed romance, Heated Rivalry, whose predominantly straight female fanbase has sparked debates over ethical consumption, true masculinity and the erasure of sapphic media. In Read More
Opinion
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More Than Just Bread and Circuses? The Case for Sports Relevancy
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Whenever major sporting events roll around, such as the Olympics or FIFA, the same snarky remarks emerge. While fans and sports media alike are spending Read More
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“Eat the Rich Before the Rich Eat Us”
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“Eat the Rich” a well renowned metaphor originating from the French Revolution, is a blunt, populist shorthand phrase to express anger at extreme wealth, inequality, and the impunity of the elites. It is about accountability. It encapsulates the idea that a tiny group hoards obscene power while the consequences of their action are paid for by everyone else. Over time, the phrase has evolved into a meme, a punchline – a way to gesture at class rage Read More
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Economic Anxiety and the Appeal of Communism on Campus
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Many students in Waterloo have noticed the bright red stickers and posters plastered around the Laurier campus, displaying graphics ranging from Luigi Mangione to anti-Capitalist rhetoric both in and outside academic buildings. While the nature of these stickers and posters may vary, they all function as recruitment tools Read More
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Why Daylight-Saving Drains Students Most
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In university there are often jokes about exhaustion. All-nighters are normalized; coffee is a personality trait, and students often say, “I will sleep when I am done,” and it feels like an unofficial motto. However, when the time comes Read More
Sports
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Golden Hawks fall to Badgers on Alumni Night as offensive struggles continue
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The Laurier Golden Hawks women’s basketball team dropped a 77-47 decision to the Brock Badgers on Alumni Night on 02/13/26 at the Laurier Athletic Complex, in a Read More
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Canada Leaves Milan–Cortina withQuestions and Promise
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When the final medals were tallied at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina, Team Canada’s performance was a mix of pride and introspection. The red and white finished with 21 medals, five gold, seven silver and nine bronzes, their Read More
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Seahawks Dominate Patriots 29–13to Claim Super Bowl LX
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From kickoff, the air around Super Bowl LX was charged as the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots played each other for football’s biggest prize in sunny Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks did not stumble into a Read More
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Liverpool Lose Momentum as Pressure Mounts on Arne Slot
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Liverpool FC’s current season has been full of ups and downs. The 24/25 premier league champions entered this season with high expectations but unfortunately have struggled to find Read More
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