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Part 1 – Back to the drawing board: Reflecting on the 2017-18 directors
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The Cord’s Editor-In-Chief, Safina Husein, conducted an investigation of the Students’ Union’s 2017-18 board of directors, following up with allegations of sexism and various other dysfunctions which were disclosed to The Cord by various board members during their final board reviews conducted in April, which consist of confidential, anonymous interviews. Part 1 From…
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Students’ Union Board of Directors approves 2018-19 budget
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Yesterday afternoon, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union held their final, transitionary Board of Directors meeting at the Waterloo campus. The main component and goal of the meeting was to approve the budget for 2018-19 year. After thorough deliberation and discussion, the board ultimately approved the operational budget with seven in favour, none opposed and…
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Students’ Union Directors explore topics of referendum questions
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An emergency Board of Directors meeting called in late December reveals that the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union has faced some difficulty in prepping questions for the upcoming referendum. The Students’ Union elections, which will be held from Jan. 30, 2018 to Feb. 1, 2018, will let Laurier students cast their ballots online to decide…
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Newly elected Board of Directors sees increase in female representation
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With the 2017 Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union elections over, the gender ratio on the Board of Directors has increased its female board presence. Seven men and five women have been elected onto the Board of Directors. The five women who have been elected are Emily Rezkalla, Klaudia Wojtanowski, Ilana Roitman, Moumita Paul and Dana…
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Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications Election Platforms
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Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications Election Platforms Candidates for President & Publisher Matt Burley During my two years with Wilfrid Laurier Student Publications, I’ve met many people, seen many things and fought a few battles. However, one thing has remained consistent through this time; putting out quality journalism. Over the past two years, I’ve had…
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Students’ Union Board of Directors discuss plans for O-Week
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union Board of Directors has begun preparing for the fast approaching beginning of fall semester. With training completed over the past weekend for the upcoming year’s cohort of O-Week ice breakers, attention at the July 9 Board of Directors meeting turned to the directors’ involvement with orientation activities. The primary…
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Laurier Student Life Levy committee members instated
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This past Saturday, in their first meeting of the year, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union board of directors voted and instated the members who are to sit on both the Brantford and Waterloo Student Life Levy committees. The Student Life Levy strives to support and fund special projects which enhance student life. Any Laurier…
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Floating to reprogram the mind
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The quarter-life crisis hit hard. Questions flurried in my head. Is this the right path? Am I chasing the right thing? Will I find fulfillment in the end? Fermenting in frustration could only get me so far. Psychedelic experiences present the potential for brain plasticity, which is certainly a desirable state for many, but the…
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