Adah Pozzobon
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How Unsinkable is Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health
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For many students, university can feel like a constant balancing act. Academics, social life, future uncertainty, and everything in between. While conversations around mental health have become more common, many still struggle in silence, unsure of where to turn, or how to begin opening up. Unsinkable is a platform that helps Canadians tell their mental health stories, creating spaces where these stories have become a lifeline for others. For Hailey Hechtman, Executive Director of Unsinkable, storytelling is where that process can begin.…
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Students Feeling Tim’s Coffee Price Raise
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Their coffee price has risen by roughly 1.5 per cent, marking its first price adjustment since 2022 Tim Hortons has increased its coffee prices for the first time in nearly three years. With this, students at Wilfrid Laurier University are already feeling the effects of the rising prices. The company confirmed earlier this month that…
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Forever a Golden Hawk
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For many high school students, choosing a university can feel overwhelming. Just one more decision in a whirlwind of applications, deadlines, and uncertainty. But for some of us, the choice comes naturally. For me, that school was Wilfrid Laurier. From the moment I visited the campus, I felt it. The sense of community, the welcoming…
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Laurier’s campus transforms with the rise of spring
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Spring is finally here — and after several months of surviving the cold, snowy conditions winter in Waterloo has to offer, students are thrilled spring has finally arrived. Stepping into the sunshine, students are ready to bring new energy and excitement to the Golden Hawk community. The campus comes alive with social events, outdoor activities…
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Laurier’s favourite holiday or by-laws’ worst nightmare?
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On March 17, the streets of Waterloo transform into a sea of green as students gather to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Wilfrid Laurier University students, along with visitors from surrounding schools, turn the city into a giant block party bringing both excitement and chaos. While it may be the most anticipated day of the…
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