Oktoberfest turns 43
Oct 7 will mark the kick off of Kitchener-Waterloo’s Oktoberfest Originally a German beer drinking tradition, K-W Oktoberfest is the biggest in North America The executive...
Recent robberies raise concerns
The start to a new year has brought with it a new concern for student safety Personal harassment and robbery incidences have been increasing, occurring on Albert Street, and other...
Waterloo region welcomes CBC
The CBC has announced its intentions to expand radio services to more areas across the country as part of a five-year plan, titled, “Everyone Everyway” Kitchener-Waterloo is...
U-Desk introduces new rental service
Many Wilfrid Laurier University students know the jolt of panic when a laptop crashes before a project is due, or the annoyance of a dead cell phone battery in the middle of the...
Taking a look at Homecoming 2011
Everyone has a different homecoming experience Some describe this experience as sloppy, some as energetic and others as nothing more than a regular weekend at Wilfrid Laurier...
Debating a war’s legacy
With the bicentennial of the War of 1812 approaching, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and heritage minister James Moore have been planning to commemorate the war as an expression of...
Laurier’s new chancellor
During the Oct 28 fall convocation, Michael Lee-Chin will become Wilfrid Laurier University’s eighth chancellor The position of chancellor, which was previously held by John A...
Ontarians get set for election day
With election day fast approaching on Oct 6, voters must give their final considerations to what has been described by many as a fairly uneventful provincial election...
Arts to increase average
For the past year, consistent discussion has revolved around the grades and quality of students in the arts faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University In February, The Cord reported...
WLUSU avoids a conflict of interest
Last Friday, the Wilfrid Laurier Students’ Union (WLUSU) board of directors passed a motion to hire an assistant chief returning officer (CRO) in order to resolve a conflict of...