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35th anniversary of a tragedy: Remembering those lost in the Montreal massacre
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Dec. 6 marked the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique tragedy, or Montreal massacre. On this day in 1989, gunman Marc Lépine entered a…
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The true spirit of the holidays: Giving back to those who need it most
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The holiday season is often painted in hues of joy and festivity—bright lights wrapped around houses, families gathered around tables overflowing with delicious food…
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Non-profit works to bring Palestinian students to Canada
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A Canadian non-profit organization called Palestine Students and Scholars At Risk (PSSAR) is helping Palestinian students and scholars worldwide pursue post-secondary opportunities in Canada.…
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Can video essays play a role in academia?
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In an age where our attention spans are shorter than ever, lengthy video essays on YouTube are thriving. Ranging in length from 30 minutes…
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Hidden in plain sight – an exploration of Waterloo’s role in Canada’s prohibition era
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Over the years, Wilfrid Laurier University has obtained a reputation as a party school. Magazines Narcity and Macleans have cited Laurier as one of…
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Kyle Murray announced as the new dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
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On April 19, it was announced in a news release that behavioural scientist Kyle Murray had been appointed as the new dean of the…
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Golden Hawk Taye Donald’s reign of the 2023-2024 basketball season
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Laurier is no stranger to impressive student-athletes adorning the purple and gold. However, sometimes, a notable Golden Hawk takes their league by storm. Taye…
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