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Building Community Through Words: Reflections on My Time at WLUSP
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I started working for The Cord as a summer reporter last year. Before applying, I worked as a UX Designer in non-profit organizations and as an events and marketing intern at Blueprint Magazine. Although I enjoyed designing, I struggled to find long-term stability and began to wonder if it was time to explore a new…
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The Flaws of Post-Pandemic Car Designs
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Car exteriors are undergoing a subtle makeover. Pre-pandemic, many models were styled to look aggressive, with sharp angles, wide grilles and muscular curves that gave them personality. Now there’s a clear shift toward smoother, flatter and more restrained shapes. The new aesthetic feels futuristic, but not necessarily in a good way. Audi’s design chief has…
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The Poppy: A Bloom of Memory and Gratitude
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Every November, Canadians begin to wear a small, red poppy pinned to their jackets, sweaters and coats. Some hang them from rear-view mirrors; others place them gently on cenotaphs or graves. The simple, bright flower—made of fabric or crepe paper—appears everywhere in the weeks leading up to November 11th: Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy…
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Laurier Moot Court and their secret to sustained Culture and Legacy
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Managing Editor Birnavan speaks to Laurier Moot Court about the building blocks to success. How can you build a strong culture that carries forward and creates competitors better than the ones who came before? One Laurier club has the answers. Laurier Moot Court (LMC) has found nationwide success as a mooting program despite being without…
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University Safety Concerns Cited in Last-Minute Cancellation of Gaza Lecture
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A public lecture titled Canada and the Genocide in Gaza, organized by former Wilfrid Laurier University professor Peter Eglin and NDP leadership candidate Yves Engler, was cancelled by the university administration just one day before it was set to take place. Despite the cancellation, the speakers went ahead with the event in an alternative location on…
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Canada Slashes International Study Permits Amid Federal Cap
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Canada is issuing far fewer international study permits this year as a federal cap and tougher approval requirements reshape the sector. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said that only 36,417 study permits were issued between January and June 2025, compared to 125,034 during the same period last year. Applications have also declined. IRCC received…
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How to navigate Mental Health as a Laurier Student
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Habits, stress and seasonal shifts: what do these looks like post-pandemic? The idea of prioritizing mental health is a relatively recent shift. Despite being a common denominator of life, the stigmatization of mental illness was rampant only years prior. The conversation on mental health really began with the grand scale of isolation during the pandemic…
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Golden Hawks enter 2025 season with new quarterback and familiar expectations
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks are looking to build on one of the most memorable campaigns in program history as they begin their 2025 season with new leadership under centre and championship ambitions firmly intact. Last fall, Laurier stormed through the OUA, capped by a 51-31 victory over Western to capture the 116th Yates Cup…
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Waterloo’s Hot Pot-Hot spot: Qing Shu Hot Pot
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LizzDrew Take on the ‘Loo Edition 14: Hot Pot Hot Spot Hey Golden Hawks. Your favorite friendly foodies are back this year with more reviews, more humour, and even more good eats! We wanted to start this year off strong and visit a place we knew would be good, cheap, and within walking distance–perfect for…
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Ways to get involved at Laurier
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Whether you’re a first year, or a returning Golden Hawk looking to expand your community, getting involved at Laurier has plenty of opportunities. Getting involved on campus is also a great way to build friendships, develop new skills, and take advantage of everything Laurier has to offer. WLUSP (The Cord, The Community edition, The Blueprint,…
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