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What is the best café around campus?
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Imagine this: You’re about to start your 8:30 a.m. lecture after studying late at night and you haven’t had a chance to eat breakfast. Don’t feel ashamed; we have all had those moments, and there are numerous cafés near campus to get a quick bite on your way to class. The only question is, which…
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Xiang Hotpot: A hot spot for hot pot
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A new plan has been conjured up between your foodie writers to try something different than the usual pubs this month and boy, were they happy to take on this new restaurant. We introduce you to Xiang Hot Pot, a Chinese hot pot joint tucked away in the University Shops Plaza, right near the University…
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Shinerama fundraiser at Laurier turns 60 years old
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This year, Shinerama, Canada’s largest post-secondary fundraiser for cystic fibrosis turns 60 years old. Over 36 colleges and universities across Canada take part in the fundraiser, alongside over 20,000 student volunteers. Similar fundraisers, Lawn Summer Nights, Ride for the Breath of Life Canada and Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History also encourage community organizations to…
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Are bike lanes needed in Kitchener-Waterloo?
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The Region of Waterloo plans to repurpose two of the four lanes on Benton Street and Frederick Street in Kitchener. Is adding more a wise decision to make, considering the ongoing financial crisis spurred by a population increase in the region? In 2018, the Region of Water- loo identified this project in their transportation master…
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The return of the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games
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Wilfrid Laurier University was a partner of the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games and hosted swimming and basketball events at the university’s Athletic Complex from May 23 to 26. The Waterloo Regional Police organized the event, welcoming over 1,000 athletes from across Ontario. These competitors showcased their prowess in five sports: basketball, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics,…
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The gridiron glory of offensive lineman Isaiah Adams
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Former Golden Hawk offensive lineman Isaiah Adams was drafted into the NFL in the third round, seventh overall, on April 26 by the Arizona Cardinals. The Ajax, Ontario native and Political Science major played for the Golden Hawks during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Adams played only one game in his first year, having been…
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Are our attention spans getting shorter?
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In an era where presentations must captivate within 10 minutes, speeches lose listeners after 30 seconds, and just eight seconds de- termine if our attention is hooked, are short-form media content like TikTok’s, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts further eroding our already fragile attention spans? The claim that short-form media directly causes shortened atten- tion…
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BSA hosts beating the odds conference
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The Laurier Black Students Association holds annual event for local Black high school students On Feb. 9, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Black Student Association (BSA) held their annual Beating the Odds Conference (BTO), welcoming over 200 local Black high school students to the Laurier campus to motivate them as they move on to post-secondary education. This…
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Golden Hawks fall toVarsity Blues in brutal pre-playoff smackdown
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Laurier’s men’s Basketball team played at home against UofT on Feb. 16, 2024 at the Athletic Complex. The team headed into the game 14-6, ready to play one of the final games of their season. Their star player, Taye Donald, returned from an injury that held him back from playing the two games prior. Their…
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Thumbs up/Thumbs down: Oct. 7, 2009
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Thumbs up: Thanksgiving is this weekend, meaning turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and post-meal naps. Thumbs down: Thanksgiving is this weekend, meaning we have to go home and explain to our parents why we’re failing school.
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