The cause of the April 14 Waterloo College Hall (WCH) fire, that claimed the life of a first-year Wilfrid Laurier University student and displaced hundreds of students in the in the midst of final exams, has still not been identified. Bryan Fischer, fire investigation supervisor for the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal, stated that the report is likely not […]
The tragic death of 19 year-old Dave LaForest has left the Laurier community shocked and saddened, as it has been forced to say goodbye to a beloved athlete, floormate, classmate and friend. Dave passed away in Hamilton General on April 19 after suffering critical burns in a residence fire. Josh Windsor, Dave’s rugby coach, remembers him as a hardworking team […]
The current economic recession has found its way into co-op departments at universities across the region. While more students are looking to co-op as means of employment, there are simply fewer jobs available to them. “There is more competition from other schools; it is a tighter market,” said Karen McCarger, associate director of Laurier’s department of co-operative education. “Employers are […]
Two new buildings have been leased by Laurier residential services, one that holds 82 students at 325 Spruce Street and one with 385 students at 340 Spruce Street. The buildings were purchased to accommodate the increase in students who have been promised residence rooms for the 2009-10 academic year. “While we’ve got a problem, it’s a more manageable problem. The […]
The government of the province of Ontario has given Wilfrid Laurier University $3.6 million as money towards filling the debt from the 2008-09 fiscal year. “In previous years, prior to this one, the government had allocated funds at the end of the fiscal year that allowed universities to basically balance their books,” commented president of WLU Max Blouw. “We had […]
In recent weeks, this virus has garnered a flurry of worldwide attention. As early as April 24, reports began to emerge of an influenza-like illness. First detected in the United States and Mexico, the situation evolved rapidly as days passed. In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) moved quickly to classify the outbreak as one of high concern. Soon after, […]
A group of students from Laurier are putting their love for the outdoors to good use this summer. KW Urban Harvester is a group for students who want to garden, but don’t have the space, to unite with community members who would like gardens, but do not have the ability, energy or time to maintain one. “Our three main goals […]
PAKISTAN As of late April, the Taliban appeared to be making great territorial gains within Pakistan. At one time, according to CNN, the militant group occupied territory only 60 km away from the capital, Islamabad. Pakistan’s status as a nuclear power complicated the matter further, as the instability of any nuclear power poses a threat to the entire world. However, […]