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2024-25 STUDENTS’ UNION ELECTIONS: CANDIDATE PLATFORMS
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Josh Aube Hi, my name is Josh Aubé, and I am a 4th year kinesiology student. I am running for Students’ Union president with…
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The Song of Achilles, The Iliad and the problem with complex myth retellings
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Madeleine Miller’s debut novel The Song of Achilles is a retelling of Homer’s Iliad, one of the oldest stories in human history. Its claim…
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Editor’s Note: Keeping it all (mostly) together
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Once again, it’s January. Everyone goes back to school (or work) after a period of rotting on the couch and eating your body weight…
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Laurier alumnus donates $1 million in support of supply chain research
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A generous donation of $1 million was made by Laurier alumnus Dan Einwechter, BBA ‘77, in support of supply chain management research. The Laurier Centre…
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Preparing for my international student adventure
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Although my time as Laurier student taking on England is approaching quickly, there are still a lot of boxes to check before departure. There…
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How to Destress During Exam Season
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The exam season takes a mental toll on everyone. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce stress and relax during this busy time. “Feeling prepared…
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Laurier’s hawk shop: holiday gifts for the golden hawks in your life this year
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As the holiday season approaches, consider stopping by the Hawk Shop to make your holiday purchases. From festive options to more practical purchases, there’s…
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Women in Leadership Laurier’s little library returns to campus
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For all the book lovers out there, Women in Leadership Laurier’s (WILL) Little Library made its return on Dec. 4. WILL introduced their little…
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ESA Bookmark Paint Night Event
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On Nov. 23 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Dr. Alvin Woods Building (DAWB), the English Student Association (ESA) hosted a “Paint…
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Nasser Hussain has been chosen as Laurier’s winter 2024 Edna Staebler Writer-in-Residence
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The Writer-in-Residence program and the Creative Non-Fiction Award are funded through a bequest the late author Edna Staebler left to the university. Hussain is…
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