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Discussing Indigenous Cultures with Filmmaker, Dr. Michael Doxtater
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In the upcoming episode of Cord’s very own film podcast, Cord En Scène, we had a great opportunity to talk to Indigenous academic filmmaker, professor, and writer Dr. Michael Doxtater. Dr. Doxtater comes from the Six Nations of the Grand River territory, 100 kilometers south of Toronto, Canada. A descendant of Mohawk leader Joseph Brant, Michael comes from the Mohawk turtle-clan family of Satekariwate.…
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Exchange student expectation versus reality: is it worth it to decide to study abroad?
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To commit to an exchange program abroad is not always as easy. Things do not always go the way you expect. I talked to some exchange students at the University of Birmingham to find out what they hope to get out of their exchange experience. “Getting to experience studying in a different country while also…
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How to Destress During Exam Season
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The exam season takes a mental toll on everyone. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce stress and relax during this busy time. “Feeling prepared going into an exam helps lower stress and anxiety significantly,” said MacGregor. “If students are struggling with study skills, they can visit the Teaching and Learning Commons or book an appointment…
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The best study spots on campus
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Laurier’s campus is a busy place, so where is the best place to study? To solve this issue, I asked a bunch of different students to find out what the majority believe. “The science building is the best spot to study,” said one student who explained that they visit the science building at 8:00 a.m.…
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Moving to Europe as an undergraduate student
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One day I woke up and told myself I was bored. Bored of what, I’m still unsure. I have a great family life, a great social life and a great school to attend. But something was missing. Maybe it was COVID-19 that did this to me, or maybe it was just the incessant need to…
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End in sight for music building construction
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It’s been a little over a year since ground was broken for the construction of the new SavvasChamberlain Music Building, and now we’re in the home stretch. The plans for the renovations were first announced in fall 2019 at the launch of the MakingSpace for Music fundraising campaign, which initially aimed to raise $14 million.…
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Christmas in July: puppets, talking snowmen, and a feast of nostalgia
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If you are anything like me, you are not a “summer person.” You likely clicked on this article because you are the type who enjoys the cooler months — rainy days and snowstorms provide you comfort, and you would rather watch a movie or read a book than go kayaking on a lake, or (god…
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New Neuron mobility E-bikes and E-scooters rollout on Waterloo campus
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On Jul. 20, Neuron Mobility e-bikes and e-scooters were staged around the Waterloo campus. “We are excited to share that this is happening,” said Eric Meliton, manager of Laurier’s Sustainability Office. “When we were approached by Neuron almost a year and a half ago, it was because the Region of Waterloo has an alternative transportation…
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Ways to spend the rest of your summer in Kitchener-Waterloo
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Looking for things to do in August before the summer’s over? Kitchener-Waterloo has a long list of activities and attractions to keep the next month exciting. Every week you can head to Uptown Waterloo to catch regular events that are entirely free. Check out the Uptown Night Market every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10…
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Sun Life donates $750,000 to support physical activity programming for youth
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With a $750,000 donation to be given over the course of five years, the Sun Life Centre for Healthy Communities (CHC) can continue its mission of providing affordable and accessible physical activity to children and youth in the community. The Sun Life Centre for Healthy Communities, formerly known as the Sun Life Centre for Physically Active…
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