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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 the main goal of improving the student experience across Laurier’s campuses and make sure all Laurier students have an opportunity to enjoy a safe and fun university experience. I plan to…
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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 to fame is focusing on a romantic relationship between Achilles and Patroclus, a close relationship that has been discussed and debated by historians for centuries. In Homer’s Iliad, the main conflict…
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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 in chocolate (or in my case, turkey). Upon sitting down on your desk, you may, like me, find that the amount of tasks that have built up on your to-do list…
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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 for Supply Chain Management, housed within the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, will now be named the Einwechter Centre for Supply Chain Management following the donation. “[Einwechter] himself is a…
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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 are more steps to becoming an international student at an accredited institution in the UK than I was aware of before applying. One of the steps required includes attending in person…
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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 going into an exam helps lower stress and anxiety significantly,” said MacGregor. “If students are struggling with study skills, they can visit the Teaching and Learning Commons or book an appointment…
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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 something for everyone. One of the Hawk Shop’s most popular products would be “Definitely be the four-month calendar,” said Madalyn Holcomb, a supervisor at the Hawk Shop when asked what the…
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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 library in November of 2022 for the first time. All Proceeds from this event were donated to the Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. The swift return of WILL’s Little Library…
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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 & Sip” bookmark painting event. All applicants who entered the competition had the chance to win a $20 Indigo gift card for their artistic efforts. ESA is a student-run club for…
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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 a poet, educator and spoken word performer, who has published four award winning books of poetry. His residency will begin in January of the new year. “It’s a huge honor. I…
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