COVID-19 restrictions
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Laurier scared and uncertain, but trying their best
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After attending Laurier’s return-to-campus Q&A session on Friday, Jan. 28, I have mixed feelings. Among these feelings, the dominant emotion is gratitude. However, I have my issues with the actions Laurier is taking as we return to in-person learning which I’d like to address before defending the administration. One complaint is in regard to the…
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Should vaccine passports be implemented in Ontario? I think so.
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The discourse surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has felt seemingly unending, with new arguments raised nearly every day about the ethics of mandatory vaccinations, the legitimacy of virus variants and the desperation to return to normal life. The province of Ontario recently announced that patrons attending some non-essential businesses would be required to provide proof of…
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Anti-lockdown protestors return to Waterloo Town Square for second weekend in a row
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On Sunday, April 25, hundreds gathered in Waterloo Town Square to take part in an anti-lockdown rally. This rally comes after one that occurred on Sunday, April 18, which also drew hundreds of protestors. Reports say that the Sunday event was meant to be a show of support for local businesses who were forced to…
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Burnout has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Burnout is enough of a problem in a regular year, but amidst the COVID-19 pandemic—where workloads have increased and social interactions are few and far between—many may find that the burden is becoming increasingly difficult to handle. Balancing school, work, extracurriculars and maintaining social connection can lead university students to feel fatigued, emotionally or mentally…
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Laurier and WRPS caution students against Ezra Street party celebrations
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St. Patrick’s Day has a reputation at Wilfrid Laurier University for attracting large numbers of students on Ezra Avenue for infamous street parties known for their growing scale and cost. Unsanctioned street gatherings have been discouraged year after year by Laurier and the City of Waterloo. In 2019, the crowd numbers on Ezra Ave. reached…
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Athletic Complex reopens as Waterloo enters red “control” zone
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As of Feb. 22, the Region of Waterloo moved into the red “control” zone, allowing the department of athletics and recreation to reopen the Athletic Complex and swimming pool to Golden Hawks. This past Monday, the Athletic Complex has reopened its doors to the Laurier community with shortened hours and time slot reservations to accommodate…
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Is it really time to reopen our society?
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Spring is on its way. Sure, it’s still sub-zero temperatures and my tiny Nissan Micra can’t even make it off our street, but Wiarton Willie never saw his shadow, and when has that little guy ever given us a reason to doubt him? And as the nicer weather begins to roll in, it’s safe to…
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COVID-19 updates, Feb. 17: Waterloo region in red zone
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On Feb. 16, Waterloo region re-entered the province’s red ‘control’ zone. Wellington-Dufferin Guelph Public health has also moved into the red zone, Brant County Health Unit and Huron Public health are in the orange ‘restrict’ zone. The announcement was made on Feb. 12 and follows after the province’s previous stay-at-home order. As of this week,…
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How will the comedy industry rebound after the pandemic
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It should be no surprise to anyone that COVID-19 and nation-wide lockdowns have taken a massive toll on the global entertainment industry. Movies are delayed, sports are isolating, reality television is bizarre. But no one has taken a hit quite like the comedy industry. A community so heavily relying on the feedback of a live…
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Valentine’s Day traditions around the globe
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Have you ever wondered how holidays are celebrated around the world? In Russia, they eat pickles for Christmas. In Japan, they celebrate with Kentucky Fried Chicken on Dec. 25. But what about Valentine’s Day? What can we take away from the traditions of those around the globe? Well, here are just a few examples of…
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