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ChatGPT’s emergence in academia poses a threat
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ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, was released for public use late last year. Developed by OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research company, ChatGPT allows its users to engage in a humanlike conversation with the chatbot to assist with various tasks. The arrival of this technology has undoubtedly raised some questions regarding ChatGPT’s presence across different fields. …
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How To Stay Connected With The Cord Following Bill C-18
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Over the past couple weeks, our readers may have noticed that The Cord’s content has been absent from social media. This is a result of the newly enacted Bill C-18. The Online News Act was passed in June of this year, with the purpose of ensuring Canadian news organizations receive proper compensation for their content.…
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Transitional Housing To Be Developed on Victoria Street
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97 Victoria Street in Kitchener will soon be the location of new transitional housing units. The Homeless Hub describes transitional housing as, “supportive – yet temporary – type of accommodation that is meant to bridge the gap from homelessness to permanent housing by offering structure, supervision, support (for addictions and mental health, for instance), life…
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An overview of the students union
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The Students’ Union is an organization that represents Laurier students across both Waterloo and Brantford campuses. As student fees help fund the Students’ Union, all undergraduate students are automatically members of the Union upon registration. The programming, services and representation provided by the Students’ Union are implemented for students to be used by students as…
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Prestigious SHAD Program Closes at Laurier
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On Jul. 28, the prestigious Shad Canada program wrapped up after being hosted on both Laurier’s Waterloo and Brantford campuses. For grade 10 and 11 students across Canada, Shad provides university level science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics mentors and entrepreneurship content. “We always say Shad is where the magic happens. We provide an opportunity…
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Laurier wellness centre available for students
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Students looking for information or services regarding their health and wellbeing this academic year can turn to Laurier’s Wellness Centre. The Wellness Centre on the Waterloo campus is located on the second floor of the Student Services Building. Mondays and Wendesdays, the Centre is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Thursday and…
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History of The Cord
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On Sept. 23, 1926, the College Cord published its first issue as a campus newspaper for the students at Waterloo College. Over many years, Waterloo College eventually transformed into the academic institution we know today, Wilfrid Laurier University. Through these developmental years, as Laurier saw changes in its name, educational affiliation and culture, the campus…
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New Neuron mobility E-bikes and E-scooters rollout on Waterloo campus
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On Jul. 20, Neuron Mobility e-bikes and e-scooters were staged around the Waterloo campus. “We are excited to share that this is happening,” said Eric Meliton, manager of Laurier’s Sustainability Office. “When we were approached by Neuron almost a year and a half ago, it was because the Region of Waterloo has an alternative transportation…
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Application to have homeless encampment removed declined by Ontario Superior Court of Justice
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The region of Waterloo’s application to have a homeless encampment removed from 100 Victoria Street was declined by The Ontario Superior Court of Justice. “The first reaction I had was a sense of relief because it is the middle of winter and forcing people to leave encampments can be a matter of life and death…
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First lecture of Laurier’s Milton Lecture Series sheds light on homeless encampments
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On Jan. 11, the first lecture of the year as a part of Laurier’s Milton Lecture Series was held at the FirstOntario Arts Centre in Milton. Beginning in Oct. of 2022, the Milton Lecture Series allows members of the Laurier faculty to present findings from current research projects. The lectures will run every second Wednesday of…
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