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    Meet WLUSP’s 2026-27 Board of Directors

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    Meet WLUSP’s 2026-27 Board of Directors

    To read the platform of each candidate, please check out our previous post, linked here: 2026-27 WLUSP ELECTIONS: CANDIDATE PLATFORMS President, Publisher and Chair Vlad Latis – WLUSP President  Board of Directors Emma Li – Board of Directors   Matteo Beckles – Board of Directors  Gabriel Loperena Tovar – Board of Directors  Karissa Reilly – Board of Directors

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    2026-27 WLUSP ELECTIONS: CANDIDATE PLATFORMS

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    2026-27 WLUSP ELECTIONS: CANDIDATE PLATFORMS

    President, Publisher and Chair Candidates Vlad Latis – WLUSP President  My philosophy is that a president should be the one ensuring that a company fulfills its goals while creating the best environment for its stakeholders. WLUSP exists for the Laurier community, and if elected president, I want to ensure that we are able to continue providing both opportunities for student…

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    Laurier Mourns the Passing of Shannon Lee 

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    Laurier Mourns the Passing of Shannon Lee 

    The Laurier community is in mourning following the sudden passing of Shannon Lee on Nov. 7, 2025.  Originally from Oakville, Lee graduated from Laurier’s Integrated Musical Arts program in 2023 before pursuing a career as a musician and sound technician in Kitchener-Waterloo.  During their time at Laurier, Shannon was known by peers to be a…

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  • WLUSP Board of Direcors Nominees 2025-26

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    Dumebi Nasa-Okolie My name is Dumebi Nasa-Okolie, and I am known as Oluoma or Oma. I am seeking the position of Student Director at Wilfrid Laurier Student Publications (WLUSP) to foster a connection between STEM disciplines and journalism. With experience as the News Director for Radio Laurier and a background in ethical reporting, I understand…

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  • Final review of the 2024-25 Students’ Union board of directors

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    **Ben Jesseau – President President Jesseau continued his excellent work on Laurier’s campuses throughout the entirety of the winter semester. He grew from the feedback given after the issues faced by those running the clubs fair in September, creating meaningful connections with board members and the student body.  Described as being a good communicator, efficient…

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    Reviewing the 2024 Students’ Union Board of Directors

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    In an unprecedented action by the Students’ Union board, 10 directors have chosen not to participate in The Cord’s annual reviews due to the way that they are formatted. Typically, reviews are collected from one-on-one interviews with each board member, where they are given the opportunity to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of fellow board…

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  • WLUSP Presidential Nominees 2025-26

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    WLUSP’s president and student directors are elected by our membership (all Laurier students) each year in February. Members will also have an opportunity to learn more about each candidate and their platform at our Open Forum. The new president will be officially elected at our Annual General Meeting on Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. EST.…

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    News Brief: Rich Uncle Tavern Announces Closure

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    On April 26 at approximately 11 a.m., Rich Uncle Tavern announced on Instagram that they would be closing down permanently on April 27. Run by the Ignite Group of Brands, owners of Crowsfoot in Conestogo, Rich Uncle Tavern has been known for its “charming and homely ambience to gather with old friends and find some new…

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    The Laurier Community Mourns the passing of Anne Innis Dagg 

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    Wilfrid Laurier University mourns the passing of Anne Innis Dagg, a zoologist, biologist and animal rights activist with connections to Laurier.   Laurier has celebrated Dagg’s works with the annual Anne Innis Dagg lecture hosted by the Department of Biology. The lecture invites female Canadian animal biologists to share their work. In 2024, Dagg attended the…

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    Combatting the student burnout

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    Combatting the student burnout

    Burnout: the feeling of physical, mental and/or emotional exhaustion as a result of excessive stress and frustration.

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