Unsigned: Laurier community’s fast response to current events
In the news the past few weeks, there have been many scary examples of intolerance around the world From Trump’s Muslim ban to the mosque massacre in Quebec City, it’s a scary...
Cord Editorial Board
Unsigned: Sex education should continue past high school
When’s the last time you had proper sex education For most of us, it came in grade nine gym class That was a long time ago for university students If one thing’s for...
Unsigned: HMV’s closing is the end of an era for the music industry
Last Friday, HMV announced that they are closing their Canadian doors for good As the last major chain music store in Canada, this represents the end of an era A lot of people...
Unsigned: The fine line between fun and bullying in meme culture
If you’ve been keeping up with your internet culture lately, you’ve likely seen a sassy 13-year-old who appeared on Dr Phil with a “street accent” and is now the latest...
Students’ Union election endorsements
The following candidates have been endorsed by The Cord’s Editorial Board. Voting takes place on January 24-26.
Unsigned: Female representation in the new leaders of Laurier
In the past few months, Laurier has elected a new president and a new chancellor — both of whom are female It seems, thus far, that no one seems to be too interested in this...
Unsigned: Self-care is the most important aspect when you’re sick
It’s that time of year again; noses are running, there’s a chorus of coughs and the “Laurier plague” is a common topic of conversation Is your perfect attendance record...
Unsigned: The meaning of running an unopposed student election
Campaigning for Students’ Union elections is now officially underway, but the selection for president seems pretty bare With only one person running, what does that mean for...
Unsigned: Trust in the press to tell you the truth over individuals
At the Golden Globes this past weekend, Meryl Streep used her platform upon receiving the Cecil B DeMille award to bring attention to recent political events and the future of the...
Abusive and threatening comments cannot be tolerated
Over the winter break, the Laurier community learned through various media outlets, including The Cord, that the Graduate Students’ Association had terminated their contract...