COVID-19
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COVID-19 safety protocols limit student social interaction while living in residence
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The 2021-2022 academic school year is officially underway as students delve into their first couple of weeks of classes and adjust to a partially reopened campus. Although this fall term is the closest to “normal” that we have experienced in the last year and a half, COVID-19 safety protocols remain in place. Naturally, this hinders…
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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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Public support for vaccine passports is rising in Canada
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According to data collected by Angus Reid in early September, seven out of ten Canadians supported some form of a vaccine passport, a policy which would limit access to certain in-essential services unless proof of vaccination is given. Wilfrid Laurier University has its own form of a vaccine passport through the SAFEHawk app. Several other…
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Education should be at the forefront of vaccination discussions — not financial incentives
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The province of Alberta has undoubtedly been struggling with vaccinating its population. Look no further than their recent announcement regarding a vaccine incentive. The province will now offer a financial reward of 100 dollars for those who receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Unfortunately for the province, less people took them up on…
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Laurier students participate in illegal street gatherings resulting in vandalism
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Groups of Wilfrid Laurier University students participated in unsanctioned street gatherings on Ezra Avenue in Waterloo this weekend, resulting in vandalism to campus and city property. Sept. 4-6 were move-in days for students living in residence and marked the beginning of Orientation Week activities to welcome new students to the Waterloo campus. Video footage of…
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Starting quarterback Connor Carusello is optimistic about the upcoming season
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Nearly 23 months and over 700 days since the last time the Golden Hawks football team saw the field, veteran quarterback, Connor Carusello is “pumped” for the regular season to begin. “I’m pumped, man. It’s actually crazy the [number] of emotions I’ve been through,” Carusello said. I’m pumped, man. It’s actually crazy the [number] of…
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Laurier joins several other OUA schools, requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for student-athletes
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s department of athletics and recreation announced late last week that all student-athletes who wish to compete in Golden Hawk sports will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The move comes based on the recommendation by Ontario University Athletics and endorsements from both regional health departments, Brant County as well as the…
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Laurier offers new on-campus amenities for the Fall semester
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It’s no secret that COVID-19 robbed many students of traditional university experiences. Thankfully, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus will offer a range of in-person services this semester, in accordance with public health guidelines. In addition to Orientation Week and some in-person classes, here are three of the amenities to look out for. New Outdoor Gathering…
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Supporting independent cinemas during the pandemic: there’s nothing like the in-person, movie-viewing experience
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Over the course of 2020, many small businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo were forced to close due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. After a year of opening and closing fluctuations as waves of the pandemic rose and subsided, businesses in the region have been allowed to re-open to the public with enhanced safety procedures. Due…
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Laurier after two confirmed cases
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Two confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been declared by Waterloo Region Public Health in employees at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus. The cases were reported on Aug. 15 and Aug. 18. The individuals are currently self-isolating and are being monitored by public health. “The university is taking direction about the management of this outbreak from…
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