Christopher Robin
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Ryerson is changing the name of their university — Laurier should too
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After years of pushback from Indigenous activists, students, community members and faculty at Ryerson University (or “X University”), the university’s board of directors have officially voted to change the school’s name. There are a number of reasons that I think it’s time for Wilfrid Laurier University to do the same. The call to action was…
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Laurier sees spike in grad school applications
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Since 2016, Wilfrid Laurier University has seen an increase of over 100 per cent in graduate school applications for various programs — nearly doubling interest in the graduate and postgraduate departments at the school. In 2021 in particular, Laurier has experienced a surge of roughly 1000 new graduate school applicants — a 25 to 30…
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Laurier to participate in Black History Month through a series of events at Brantford and Waterloo campuses
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Wilfrid Laurier University is participating in Black History Month through a series of events on the Waterloo and Brantford campuses aimed at “recogniz[ing] historic and ongoing struggles toward racial equality and celebrat[ing] the experiences and accomplishments of Black Canadians,” the press release about Black History Month said. “Laurier uses Black History Month as an opportunity…
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The U.S presidential inauguration and Trump’s second impeachment
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President Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration is taking place Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 12 p.m. The United States will officially begin a Biden administration, and close a chapter on what can be labelled as one of the most fiercely bipartisan periods in American history. Before looking at what comes next, it’s important to look back on…
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Researchers at Laurier trialing antiviral drug found to be effective at blocking two strains of coronavirus
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A team of researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University has been developing an antiviral drug aimed at boosting the body’s innate immune response against respiratory infections such as COVID-19. This drug, code-named AntiV™ during its development, has been shown to boost the body’s natural immune response to viruses such as COVID-19, preventing infection and replication in…
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Laurier library launches “Books to Go” contactless, multi-campus print material delivery service for staff, students and faculty
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In July 2020, the Wilfrid Laurier University library launched a new and innovative “Books to Go” service to allow students, staff and faculty to access print materials and books via a contactless delivery at predetermined pick-up locations within the Waterloo, Brantford and Kitchener campuses. Books to Go, which was launched on July 23 as a result of…
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Laurier receives Mindful Campuses grant second year in a row
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For the second year in a row, Wilfrid Laurier University is making a more active commitment to supporting campus mental health initiatives for students, staff and faculty through funding provided by the Mindful Campuses grant. On June 29, Laurier received two separate, $2,000 grants: one for Laurier’s Human Resources department, and the other for the…
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President’s Note: It’s not a holly jolly Christmas for everyone
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For what is often referred to as the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season can also be one of the most isolating and difficult parts of the year for people to get through. There’s a reason why some of the most beloved Christmas songs are depressing — the holidays have the tendency…
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Breaking down the lyrics of “Baby it’s Cold Outside”
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With our love for the holidays comes an equal amount of love for festive songs that aren’t usually approached from a critical perspective, ones which often have the potential to perpetuate problematic notions regarding consent around the holidays. Baby It’s Cold Outside — originally written by Frank Loesser, but popularized by singers like Frank Sinatra,…
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Laurier honours those who served in annual Remembrance Day ceremonies
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Last Monday, Nov. 11, marked 101 years since the end of the First World War, a conflict which saw the death of over 61,000 Canadians, and the wounding of over 172,000. To commemorate, Wilfrid Laurier University, as well as the Laurier History Students’ Association, hosted a number of events, including its annual Remembrance Day ceremony…
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