Dylan Leonard
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UW students advocate for better mental health services
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The mental health conversation at the University of Waterloo has experienced a dramatic surge in activity, following a student suicide which occurred on March 20 at UW Place residence. This was the second suicide to take place at UW this semester, the previous occurring on Jan. 12. “Mental health has always been a concern on…
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Gleba elected as GSA president
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On March 8, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) hosted its annual general meeting where Natalie Gleba was elected as the new president and CEO for the 2017-18 term. Gleba will be succeeding Samantha Deeming, current president and CEO, after a transition period that ends on May 1. The election occurred after a two…
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Relax with a massage
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On Thursday, Feb. 16, Massage Ü hosted its second ‘$6 Massages at Laurier’ event on campus in the Hawks Nest, located on the third floor of the Fred Nichols Campus Centre. The event is a result of a partnership between Massage Ü and the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (CCMH). For six dollars, Laurier…
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Rise in applications to Laurier
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For the third year in a row, Wilfrid Laurier University has seen an increase in applications from Ontario secondary school students. The university has experienced the largest three-year increase in applications amongst all Ontario universities. On Jan. 11, the university saw an 8.8 per cent increase in applications from secondary school applicants, translating into roughly…
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Conestoga College prepares for expansion
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On Monday, Dec. 19, Conestoga College announced a $43.5 million expansion of its North campus in Waterloo. The expansion will more than double the size of the campus by its expected completion in September 2018 for the fall semester. The North campus currently hosts about 700 post-secondary and 2,500 apprenticeship students. It is used mainly…
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OUSA brings #MYWLLis campaign to Laurier
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Between Nov. 21 and 25, the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) hosted its #MyWILis campaign to raise awareness of work integrated learning and gather student feedback on the topic. Work integrated learning (WIL) itself, isn’t a commonly used term and means different things to different people. OUSA defined “WIL” as experiences that help students translate…
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Enhancing focus and concentration with Klarity
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A new energy supplement has been developed for students by third-year Wilfrid Laurier University student, Andrew Stubbs. ‘Klarity’ is a Health Canada approved natural health product, developed and sold through studentXel. Klarity was approved by Health Canada on Aug. 15. Stubbs is the founder and CEO of the company, which also works with brand ambassadors…
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TrustPoint Innovation named to Canadian Top 20 Program
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On October 5, local company, TrustPoint Innovation, was named to the Canadian Innovation Exchange 2016 Top 20 Program, a program recognizing the 20 most innovative technology companies in Canada. TrustPoint Innovation is a Waterloo-based company that focuses on developing innovative products and solutions for the security needs of the “Internet of Things,” “Machine to Machine…
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New WLU library art exhibit addresses consent
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On Wednesday night, the Graduate Students Association and the Wilfrid Laurier University Library had their official opening of #ConsentED, an interactive exhibit focused on spreading awareness and starting conversations about consent and sexual assault. The exhibit is based on the work of former master of social work student, Eleanor McGrath. Her thesis won an award…
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