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Laurier Startup Champions Food Waste Reduction Through App, Youth Programs, and Smart Labelsย
From Campus Pitch to National Stage: Verdanzaโs Mission to Reduce Food Waste A student pitch competition, here at Laurier, has grown into a nationally recognized sustainability… Read More
News
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City of Waterloo to Exit Crematorium Operations at Parkview Cemeteryย
Waterloo Ends Crematorium Operations, Leases Parkview Facility to Private Operator On Jan. 1, 2026, the City of Waterloo will exit the crematorium business at… Read More
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Snow, Ice, and Wildlife: The Triple Threat for Winter Driversย in Canadaย ย
Winter Driving Conditions Pose Ongoing Risks for Canadian Motoristsย and driving risks surge across Canada.ย Winter driving presents many challenges for Canadian motorists, with nearly 30 per… Read More
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Laurier, Faculty Association Enter Conciliation as Contract Faculty Negotiations Continueย
Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) Negotiations Move to Conciliation: Whatโs at Stake for Contract Faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University and what the future holds for these associations On… Read More
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Study Confirms Updated Vaccines Reduce Severe COVID-19 Outcomesย ย
A new study from the University of Waterloo analysed how COVID-19 continues to evolve within the dominant Omicron family and assessed whether current vaccines remain effective against these… Read More
Arts & Life
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Giving Classic Literature a chance.ย
Classic literature is often referred to as boring or stuffy, with many young readers today choosing to step away from this period of literature. However, this reputation… Read More
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Discussingย Indigenous Cultures with Filmmaker, Dr. Michael Doxtaterย ย
In the upcoming episode of Cordโs very own film podcast, Cord En Scรจne, we had a great opportunity to talk to Indigenous academic filmmaker, professor, and writer Dr.… Read More
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Newย Year,ย Newย Semester:ย Tipsย forย Studentย Successย
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The New Year is always such an exciting time, as it brings new beginnings and experiences to look forward to. Especially for students, the beginning of a new semester presents an opportunity for a fresh academic start, allowing… Read More
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Wakeย Upย Deadย Manย sharpensย theย mystery?ย ย
Released in late November, Rian Johnsonโs Wake Up Dead Man (2025) is quite possibly the best film in the Knives Out franchise. With outstanding performances, a… Read More
Opinion
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Are New Years Resolutions Really Followed?ย
The days following Christmas contain the most buzz โ celebrations linger; the party continues, yet the focus adjusts to the new year. A time where loved ones are called, food is finished, and resolutions are made. From improving piano… Read More
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Gambling Virus: Reducing Canadaโs addiction in Sports Bettingย
In todayโs sports-viewing experience, youโre bound to encounter an array of aggressive gambling sponsors. Commentators will reference point spreads, FanDuel will have its logo everywhere, and if you’re lucky youโll even get a sponsored parlay. On social media, posts sponsored by betting sites are ingrained into… Read More
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Is Appleโs Value Proposition at Risk in the Next 10โ15 Years?ย
When the iPod launched in 2001, it wasnโt just another MP3 player, it felt like a cultural awakening. Apple offered not simply a hardware device, but a… Read More
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Theย Ultimateย Winterย Survivalย Guideย forย Studentsย
The first real winter I experienced in Canada felt less like a season and more like a character assessment – one I definitely did not sign up for. Nobody warns you that the cold in Waterloo doesnโt just โhit differentโ; it hits through your jacket, your jeans, your ambitions, and sometimes your will to live. But after a few years of slipping on black ice, missing buses because Google Maps lied, and slowly learning the exact art of layering without looking like a walking laundry basket, I have finally gathered enough wisdom to share. Consider this a winter guide made by someone whoโs actually draggedthemselves across an icy campus at 8 a.m., not the Pinterest version of winter. Mastering winter starts with accepting that warmth will always beat aesthetics. My ๏ฌrst-year self-thought she could survive with a cute jacket from Zara. She could not. Eventually, I learned that real winter requires layers; the kind you never see in TikTokโs. A good hoodie is the emotional support system;and a bulky puffer jacket, even if it makes you look like youโre smuggling ๏ฌve sweaters underneath, is the only thing that stands between you and becomes a frozen campus statue. Walking to class becomes a daily battle of should I, or I shouldnโt I? Some days, the cold is… Read More
Sports
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Golden Hawkย Teamsย toย Watch in theย Newย Yearย ย
The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Womenโs Hockey team closed out the first half of the season on a serious high.ย On Monday, Dec. 1, they… Read More
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Tennis is a Growing Sport in Canada,ย Donโtย Miss out on Next Seasonย
Tennis has lost a lot of its cultural standing in the past few years as aging superstars are retiring or nearing the end of… Read More
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Queenโs Gaels Upsetย Laurierย Golden Hawks in 117thย Yeates Cupย
The morning of the 117th Yates Cup was charged with excitement. Staff, students, and supporters alike from both Laurier and Queens came out in droves to cheer on their teams. The Goldenhawks came into the game as overwhelming favourites, as the Hawks had remained undefeated until this point. Additionally,… Read More
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Golden Hawks Outlast Lakehead in OT Thrillerย Before Winter Breakย
Even a snowstorm couldnโt stop Laurier students from packing the stands as the Golden Hawks hosted the Central Divisionโleading Lakehead Thunderwolves at the Laurier Athletic Complex… Read More
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