Editor’s note: Thank you for a good year
Today is the last day of March, marking the last time that my team and I will publish our volume of The Cord If this were a normal year, the rest of...
How to thrive during networking opportunities
Contributed Image Whether you’re in your first year or graduating soon, networking is a life skill that everyone needs It opens up a world of possibilities by being exposed...
Should you pursue further education during the pandemic?
Contributed image Imagine this: you’re in your last year of undergrad, panicking and figuring out if you want to pursue further education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic Do I...
Reminiscing about life at Laurier
Photo by Marina Black As exam season is rapidly approaching, so is the end of my undergraduate career While I’m ready to leave Laurier and move onto the next chapter, online...
Exercise apparel is not the answer to all your insecurities
Exercise doesn’t have to be a fashion show You’re working out for your health—or at least you should be—and all that GymShark merch is just an added...
Being an advocate for others in today’s world
In May 2020, we saw individuals and communities from around the world unite with the Black Lives Matter movement while marching in various cities to protest the police brutality...
Editor’s note: Give yourself more credit
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been heavily reflecting on how far I’ve come as a person, especially within the last four years of my life I’m finding myself to be...
Social media isn’t the problem, it’s you
Photo by Darien Funk Social media has such a large reputation for presenting a false reality, setting unattainable expectations, and stealing time from us, that we actually...
Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview and the royal Twitter storm
Contributed image The recent interview of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by Oprah Winfrey can be seen in many different ways Was it a polemic against the royal family...
Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral
Graphic by Kash Patel As demands for inclusivity go viral, companies and brands are forced to make their products suit the interests of consumers In February 2020,...