editorial
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Celebrating 100 Years of The Cord- Managing Editor Note
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We have now reached 100 years of The Cord, yet its mission remains much the same: keeping students informed about the people, events and issues shaping life on campus. To think that generations of writers and editors came before us, covering the university through some of the most significant eras in history, gives me a…
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The glamour of the unknown: revisiting The Cord’s First Editorial
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When I sat down to write the Editor’s note, commemorating our centennial year, I couldn’t help but think of the first editorial we published back in 1926. “You have in your hands today, the College Cord—a printed College paper at last. A dream has been realized, a desire fulfilled, and another chapter of achievement added…
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Reflecting on My Time at The Cord
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As I wrap up my second year with WLUSP, and The Cord in particular, and look ahead to year three, I’ve come to realize just how deeply this experience has shaped my university journey. From the people I’ve worked with to the stories I’ve told and the voices I’ve had the privilege to amplify; The Cord has become a defining part of my time at Laurier. It…
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A Final Note: What This Paper Gave Me
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I don’t think there’s a clean way to write a final editorial. For something that has taken up so much space in my life, my time, my energy, and often my thoughts long after I have closed my laptop, it feels strange to try to summarize it in a single piece. Being editor-in-chief was never just a role I…
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International Women’s Day: A Personal Reflection on Strength and Change
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Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. For many, it is a day of social media tributes, floral gestures, and inspiring quotes. For me, it is something far more personal. It is a day that reminds me of the women who shaped my life quietly and powerfully—without awards, without headlines, and…
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Family Day on Campus: More Than Just a Day Off
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For many Laurier students, Family Day arrives as a pause in the middle of an already demanding semester. It’s a long weekend marked by mixed reactions: relief, indifference, gratitude or even stress. Some students head home to familiar routines and home-cooked meals, while others stay on campus, catching up on assignments, working shifts, or simply trying to…
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A Look at Valentine’s Day’s Complex Past and Present
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Since its establishment in 1911, Wilfrid Laurier University has marked 115 years of Valentine’s Day. For many, the holiday is a time of love and dedication. For others, Valentine’s Day is met with dread. Despite its modern association with romance, the origins of the holiday are far removed from the familiar sight of heart-shaped chocolates…
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Tips For Beginning Your Reading Journey
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Reading outside of school has not only given me a great pastime away from screens, but has also shaped my personality, perspectives, and future. It has led me to my career path, and has uncovered my passion for writing, languages, and literature. Through reading, I have become the person that I am today—and it could…
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January: A Beginning That Asks Something of Us
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January arrives quietly but firmly, like a clean page that still smells of ink. Page 1 of 365 pages that you are going to write your goals and ambitions on. It carries the symbolism of beginnings resolutions, fresh calendars and the hopeful idea that we can start again. Yet January is not only about optimism. It is also a…
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The Magic of Community: Finding Joy Beyond Family Traditions
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What makes the holiday season feel magical? The festive atmosphere? Time with family? A big Christmas meal? For many children, December is full of excitement and anticipation. For adults, though, that sense of wonder often fades, replaced by everyday stress. Growing older can be difficult, and one of the hardest parts is losing the feeling…
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