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Building Belonging: Waterloo Launches Bold Anti-Hate Initiative
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The Region of Waterloo launched its “We All Belong Here” campaign on October 23, 2025, as a collective effort to combat hate-based crimes within the region and promote a sense of belonging within the local community. The initiative comes at a time when the region has been grappling with some of the highest rates of reported hate crimes in…
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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 A new grassroots group, Eyes on Waterloo (EOW), has formed to monitor city council after councillors voted in June to halt plans for a temporary arts hub at St. Columba Anglican…
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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 and creates competitors better than the ones who came before? One Laurier club has the answers. Laurier Moot Court (LMC) has found nationwide success as a mooting program despite being without…
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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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