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Eyes on Waterloo Forms to Hold Council Accountable After St. Columba Reversal
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News Director Sangjun Han speaks to the residents who claim that council’s sudden shift from arts hub to housing left them feeling unheard …
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Laurier Moot Court and their secret to sustained Culture and Legacy
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Managing Editor Birnavan speaks to Laurier Moot Court about the building blocks to success. How can you build a strong culture that carries forward…
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Ontario’s Bill 33 offers more power to the Govt. in Education sector than the students
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Bill 33 offers more power to the premier’s office over school boards while tightening oversight of children’s aid societies, colleges, and universities, under new…
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Creating a toolbox of voting resources
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On Jan. 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Parliament would be suspended until March 24 as he resigned from his position of prime…
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The rise of sober curiosity — what makes Gen Z the most sober generation
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Being sober curious refers to the act of exploring your relationship with alcohol and considering sobriety, even if you are not fully committed to…
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35th anniversary of a tragedy: Remembering those lost in the Montreal massacre
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Dec. 6 marked the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique tragedy, or Montreal massacre. On this day in 1989, gunman Marc Lépine entered a…
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The true spirit of the holidays: Giving back to those who need it most
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The holiday season is often painted in hues of joy and festivity—bright lights wrapped around houses, families gathered around tables overflowing with delicious food…
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Non-profit works to bring Palestinian students to Canada
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A Canadian non-profit organization called Palestine Students and Scholars At Risk (PSSAR) is helping Palestinian students and scholars worldwide pursue post-secondary opportunities in Canada.…
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Can video essays play a role in academia?
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In an age where our attention spans are shorter than ever, lengthy video essays on YouTube are thriving. Ranging in length from 30 minutes…
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Hidden in plain sight – an exploration of Waterloo’s role in Canada’s prohibition era
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Over the years, Wilfrid Laurier University has obtained a reputation as a party school. Magazines Narcity and Macleans have cited Laurier as one of…
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