Students’ illness not food-borne
A cluster of student illnesses that were investigated last week as a potential food poisoning incident have since been determined as a likely seasonal flu or virus The...
Lindsay Purchase
New deal for BlackBerry after Fairfax deal nixed
Waterloo-based company BlackBerry Ltd had something other than financial losses to report to its shareholders on Monday, with the unexpected announcement of a $1-billion...
Leaving an economic impact
A recent study revealed by the University of Waterloo has found that the post-secondary institution has a significant economic impact on the province and region $2614 billion...
Dining Hall not the cause of some students’ gastrointestinal symptoms
Wilfrid Laurier University began an investigation into a possible food poisoning incident at the Dining Hall Wednesday after seven students presented at Health Services with...
Do you feel safe in your neighbourhood?
In the past six weeks, there have been three assaults — two of which were of a sexual nature — in areas surrounding Wilfrid Laurier University In all three...
Flipping traditional lectures
In an attempt to mix up the traditional teaching style, some Wilfrid Laurier University professors are turning the idea of lectures on its head The idea is called flipped...
French studies expanding
The Ontario government is releasing $165 million to expand French-language programs and services in provincial colleges and universities Ontario, which is Canada’s second...
Activists gather for Indigenous rights
Upwards of 150 people crowded Waterloo Town Square last Friday to show solidarity with the Idle No More movement for Indigenous rights Several prominent Indigenous rights...
Completing the wellness circle
Counselling Services and Health Services should have a new front to present to the student body in the next year As part of implementing recommendations made through an...
A middle ground for social change
Academics and activists found common ground last week at Wilfrid Laurier University, where nearly 500 people gathered for the 2013 Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA)...