Brandon Calver
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The debt of the United States has no end in sight
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The national debt of the United States has always been an ever-present concern. Today, it is an issue because the United States is reaching its borrowing limit, a reality that must be avoided if the country wishes to continue with its current spending. The issue has become partisan, as Republicans claim reckless spending is responsible,…
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5 golden hawks are spending their St. Patrick’s day at the CFL regional combine in Toronto
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Five Laurier football players will be celebrating their St. Patrick’s day at the CFL regional combine in Toronto. Marcus Arkarakas, Brandon Calver, Taylor Calverley, Brett Golding and Chris Reddy will be taking part in this year’s edition, hoping to impress the CFL scouts and earn an invitation to the national camp in Regina, Saskatchewan. Laurier…
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Hawks to play in East West Bowl this Saturday
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Once again, the 2016 East West Bowl will be hosted by McGill University running through May 10-14. The five-day event will allow the top Canadian Interuniversity Sport players to showcase their talents to scouts prior to heading into their final year of post-secondary football. The experience includes three days of practices, a combine for participating…
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Students’ Union 2016-17 budget approved
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This afternoon, the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union board of directors approved the operating budget for the 2016-17 year. The board approved the budget with six in favour, none opposed and one abstention. The first major motion was the approval of a one-time payment of $35,000 to go towards the Students’ Union debt. This one-time…
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