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International Women’s Day: A Personal Reflection on Strength and Change
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Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. For many, it is a day of social media tributes, floral gestures, and inspiring quotes. For me, it is something far more personal. It is a day that reminds me of the women who shaped my life quietly and powerfully—without awards, without headlines, and…
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Editor’s Note: The women in our lives
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On March 8, International Women’s Day will be celebrated across Canada. This year, the Government of Canada’s theme for the celebration is “Strength in every story.” When I learned what this year’s theme would be, it got me thinking about the women in my life who have gotten to where they are today through unique…
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Editor’s Note: Is this the season of love?
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It’s the season of love — or is it? While Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, I know that many are likely not exactly feeling in the spirit of the holiday. After the inauguration of American President Donald J. Trump, the world has felt different. Since being inaugurated on Jan. 20 of this year, President Trump…
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Mission on the Moon is engaging students and educators across Canada
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Mission on the Moon is a contribution agreement between the Canadian Space Agency, Wilfrid Laurier University and InkSmith – a 3D printing and tech-education company founded by WLU alumnus Jeremy Hedges. Hedges also founded Canadian Shield PPE, which 3D printed headbands for plastic visors during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a WLU press release, Mission…
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Editor’s Note: Coping with catastrophizing
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Quite often – and by that I mean almost daily – my mind jumps to the worst possible conclusion of nearly every scenario and I dwell on any number of my various fears and perceived failures. Get a phone call out of the blue? Obviously, it’s some sort of devastating news. Random ache or pain?…
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Decolonization in Education
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Colonialism is embedded in the policies, practices and systems (including educational institutions) of Canada. Providing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training at institutions may be a stepping stone to decolonization and inclusion at university. “It provides a strong foundation to have important discussions and think about the needs of equity deserving groups, particularly how the…
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Editor’s note: Thank you for a good year
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Today is the last day of March, marking the last time that my team and I will publish our volume of The Cord. If this were a normal year, the rest of the Cordies and I would be sitting in our basement office at 205 Regina St. right about now to put together our last issue of the year. We’d be using…
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Editor’s note: Give yourself more credit
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Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been heavily reflecting on how far I’ve come as a person, especially within the last four years of my life. I’m finding myself to be astounded by the simple things that I can now do with ease that I would’ve struggled with before. For example, where 17-year-old-me may…
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Laurier’s Self-Identification form launches, aims to identify barriers to equity on campus
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On Feb. 23, Wilfrid Laurier University launched the Student Self-Identification (ID) Form. The Self-ID form is an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) data collection initiative, that will use and analyze evidence-based information to help identify barriers to equity on campus. “The aim of it is to create a more comprehensive understanding of the student population,”…
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Editor’s note: TikTok is changing how creators give and get credit for their work
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Maybe it’s just me—although I hope it isn’t—but I’ve been obsessed with TikTok lately. With this obsession, I’ve seen a lot of young creators transform the app, namely through the practice of crediting other creators for their ideas. For example, while famous TikTokers such as Charli D’Amelio and Addison Easterling are popular for their dance…
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