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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 legislation introduced by the Ontario government on May 29. The Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, Bill 33, would amend four major laws – including the Education Act and the Child,…
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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 minister and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. With a federal election due this year, eligible voters across the country will be returning to the polls. However, voting turnout across…
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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 it yet. While many people’s new year’s resolution is to stop drinking or participate in ‘Dry January’, the growing sober curious movement encourages individuals to become more aware of the often-unhealthy…
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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 mechanical engineering classroom at Montreal’s École Polytechnique university, separated the men and women, and killed 14 women in a shooting rampage. Thirteen other individuals were wounded. The names of the…
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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 and the warmth of togetherness filling the air. For many, it’s a time surrounded by family while embracing the blessings of the past year. However, for others, the holidays are a…
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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. The organization was established in 2024 by professionals and academics after six months of military assault from Israel where at least 60 per cent of educational facilities, including 13 public libraries,…
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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 to three hours or longer, video essays are a unique form of video that succeeds in retaining viewership, generating money and entertaining audiences. The typical video essay takes on one of…
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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 the best universities in Canada for student nightlife. Waterloo is home to a plethora of unique breweries, distilleries, bars and nightclubs– specifically on the city’s King Street strip. While modern day…
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The benefit of interdisciplinary study: What we can learn about metabolism from music and rats
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News Director Madalyn Mostacci explores a study detailing the role rodents can play when considering studies for metabolism. The Mozart Effect claims that listening to Mozart or classical music more generally can make someone more intelligent, but researchers and student composers at Laurier and the University of Alberta have asked the questions: “What if it’s…
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Laurier’s notable alumnae: Keegan Connor Tracy
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Editor-in-Chief Bronte Behling interviews one of Laurier’s featured female alumni. March 8 is International Women’s Day, and the theme this year is “invest in women: accelerate progress,” the Government of Canada announced. This theme highlights the government’s dedication to exemplifying that each Canadian has a “role to play in building a future where everyone can…
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