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Editorial: How I survived my first year at Laurier
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“I’m so lucky we all lived through who we were to become who we are.” – Neil Hilborn. When I graduated high school, I’d…
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Is there a problem with debate in University?
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Most contrarians, like myself, are known to be people who just like to argue, but I feel disagreement and the ability to effectively present…
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What are we really learning at university?
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Especially in today’s normal, with remote learning, some students may ask – what are we actually learning in university, and more specifically, this year?…
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Are university libraries necessary in our digitally motivated world?
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During my first year of university — back when the world was COVID-19 free — I frequently went to the library on campus to…
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What to do if you want to change programs
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University itself is stressful, but it’s even more stressful if you’re unsure of your program. You could always stick it out, but if you’re…
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Editor’s Note: Figuring out friendships
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At 24 years-old, I feel like I’ve learned a lot from my friendships, and in some ways, more than I have from my romantic…
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Derogatory note brings university community together
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On Oct. 10, 2019, a note was found taped to the wall of a fourth-floor residence common room at Queen’s University. This floor is…
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Editorial: Decisions, decisions
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In a world full of contradicting ideas, it is hard to clearly identify what you believe in and what is best for yourself. Whether…
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Waterloo author to receive TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award
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Local author Heather Smith has been nominated for the prestigious TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, one of the nation’s top literary prizes, for her…
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We shouldn’t hide behind our screens
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I love technology and I am going to admit that I might let it rule my life more than I should — the other…
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