Two University of Waterloo PhD students, Marzieh (Mari) Foroutan and Mansour Esnaashary Esfahani, were listed as passengers on a plane crash near Iran’s capital, Tehran, early Wednesday morning. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of everyone who died in this incident and we will provide support to anybody in our University community who is affected by this tragic […]
First-year Laurier student Yafiet Rezene passes away
December 16, 2019, 5:13 pm
Laurier community mourns passing of Professor Barry Kay
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Laurier student passes away
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News
Alison Blay-Palmer to formally launch UNESCO Chair at Balsillie School event on Jan. 28
January 22, 2020On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Wilfrid Laurier University professor Alison Blay-Palmer will formally launch
Mental Health at Laurier’s Forefront on “Blue Monday”
January 22, 2020Monday, Jan. 20 was the day known worldwide as “Blue Monday,” dubbed the most depressing day of
Co-creator of iconic Degrassi franchise to talk television at Laurier’s Brantford campus
January 22, 2020On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Linda Schuyler, co-creator and executive producer of the hit television
- Uptown staple Harmony Lunch to close its doors Jan. 24
- New year, new situation? Laurier and UW hope to give student housing a new face in 2020
- City of Waterloo changes development fees in hopes to diversify housing market
Features
No carbs, no problem; or is it? Investigating fad dieting and its effect on the body
November 20, 2019Body image is a fragile subject in the modern world. It seems everyone is trying to look like an
The vices with vaping: A dangerous habit that’s taking over teen and young adult culture
October 30, 2019“Kissing a smoker is like licking an ashtray.” I remember this poster hanging up in my high
Finding answers: the debilitating journey of women who seek solutions for their pain
October 30, 2019“We were all just too sensitive. Fatigue too thick to make sense of phone, Trader
- Taking a chance on student housing in Waterloo Region
- Women’s athletics at Laurier has grown in leaps and bounds
- Dealing in on phone usage: Investigating students and their screen time
Arts & Life
Wilf’s hosts first ever Open Mic Idol
January 22, 2020On a typical Monday evening, students will go to Wilf’s to display their talents at Open Mic
The Cord taste-tested Wilf’s Presidential Menu
January 22, 2020DEVYN KELLY The name is quite self-explanatory: Dev-ritos Chicken Nachos is prepared with a base
Advice on how not to ruin a date
January 15, 2020I don’t know anything about dating. I have zero validity when it comes to giving sound
- “The Lighthouse” is the movie of the year
- Albums to help you transition into 2020
- What you need to know before your semester abroad
Opinion
Exploring the trend of remaking Hollywood classics
January 22, 2020
Why you should get into watching The Bachelor
January 22, 2020If you like meaningless drama, imaginary fairy tales or just the intensity of women fighting for
WNBA renegotiated contracts
January 22, 2020Low salaries and limited maternity benefits have been two contentious subjects surrounding
- I have a finstagram and you should too
- Students’ Union elections 2020 – Error 404: endorsement not found
- Editorial: “You should smile more”
Sports
Golden Hawks shine at London track meet
January 22, 2020This past week in London, Laurier’s indoor distance team put together a strong performance in the
Men’s basketball team begins a crucial stretch
January 22, 2020In what has been an up and down season for the Laurier men’s basketball team, they face a
Women’s hockey team splits weekend games
January 22, 2020In what has been a tough season for the Golden Hawks, Coach Paton finally believes the team is
- Points in six straight games for Golden Hawks hockey
- Record number of student-athletes rewarded for academic achievements
- Struggles continue for Women’s Basketball
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