Consent
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Consent Awareness Week at Laurier
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Many institutions across Canada, Wilfrid Laurier University included, have adopted the third week in September as Consent Awareness Week. The gender based violence prevention initiative, Courage To Act, defines Consent Awareness Week as a time for conversation. “This week is a significant opportunity to reflect, champion, and celebrate consent as a cornerstone of all relationships,…
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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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Ariana Grande sues Forever 21
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Forever 21, a company rife with its own problems and a looming path to bankruptcy, has recently found itself on the receiving end of a 10 million dollar lawsuit courtesy of Ariana Grande. The fast fashion retailer is facing the consequences of using the singer’s likeness in various Instagram posts without her permission, and, given…
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Let’s talk about consent, baby!
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The school year is starting up, and thus, the amount of people experiencing university culture is going to be increasing once again. People are living away from home for the first time, and are going to be discovering a life of independence that they are not used to. Maybe people have their own room,…
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New WLU library art exhibit addresses consent
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On Wednesday night, the Graduate Students Association and the Wilfrid Laurier University Library had their official opening of #ConsentED, an interactive exhibit focused on spreading awareness and starting conversations about consent and sexual assault. The exhibit is based on the work of former master of social work student, Eleanor McGrath. Her thesis won an award…
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Rape culture in drinking culture
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“Its all about getting your bitches. It’s all about getting your dick wet at the end of the day.” These are words I heard as I was walking up University Avenue last Friday. That’s not to say that it’s the first time I’ve heard that sentiment. When you live in residence for two years, it’s…
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