Emilia Curcic
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#DistractinglyHonest exhibit challenges gender inequality in science
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Last fall, Eden Hennessey, a PhD student at Wilfrid Laurier University, unveiled her #DistractinglySexist exhibit at the Laurier Library, which focused on the obstacles female scientists face in a male-dominated industry. A year later, Hennessey presented her exhibit, #DistractinglyHonest, in Laurier’s Science building to a crowd of students, faculty members and individuals in the Laurier…
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The life cycle of a meme
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Like it or not, memes have cultural significance within our present society. They influence discourse, frame ways of thinking and nestle their ways into our online world like parasites. We’ve all seen one, on platforms like Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook or been sent one by a friend. We have to accept that they hold a…
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Laurier defeats Carleton 17-16
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks upset the No. 4 Carleton Ravens 17-16 at MNP Park this afternoon. The Hawks, nationally-ranked at No. 7 in the matchup, reignited their offence in the second half of the game and came from behind, erasing a 8-point deficit to upset the Ravens on their home soil. The win improved…
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Arkells provide jaw-dropping concert for incoming students
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We all start somewhere. For the Arkells it was on the Wilf’s stage back in 2009. Now, frontman Max Kerman, accounts the Arkells have officially graduated to the Athletic Complex—a huge accomplishment for the band. I was able to catch a few moments with Kerman before heading out to perform at this year’s Orientation Week.…
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Move-in delays for ICON Waterloo
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While some students at Wilfrid Laurier University have been able to live comfortably since the beginning of classes, a few are still struggling with how and when they can move into their new apartments. On September 2, ICON Waterloo, two 25 storey high-rises located on Phillip and Columbia, announced in an email to their tenants…
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An optimistic start for men’s rugby
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After opening the season with a perfect two wins from two games—38-24 over University of Toronto and 29-11 over University of Waterloo—men’s rugby head coach, Ian McLeod has achievable expectations and hopes for the 2016 OUA season. “As a program we’d like to see at least a .500 season. Better than that would be good,…
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International Suicide Prevention Day activities held at Wilfrid Laurier
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The Kitchener-Waterloo area community came together last Saturday at Wilfrid Laurier University’s campus to honour World Suicide Prevention Day. The date of September 10 was chosen back in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and has been celebrated by the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council, ever since. Though historically held at Kitchener City…
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Laurier men’s football blows York out of the water
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The Golden Hawks football team took steps in the rankings this week, earning the seventh spot on the national rankings. The team had a blow out win last week winning 74-3 against the York Lions. The team is going into their bye week, 2-0. Head coach, Michael Faulds, is thrilled to have his team on…
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Colin Kaepernick gives a voice to the under-represented
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Colin Kaepernick is a name many people wouldn’t recognize until a few weeks ago, when he made the bold move of sitting for the American national anthem at a football game for his team, the San Francisco 49ers. Kaepernick’s decision not to stand for the anthem stemmed from his belief that people of colour, particularly…
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Plagiarism outside of academia
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Everyone knows that stealing is wrong and we shouldn’t do it. In the same way, you wouldn’t steal someone’s laptop, their less tangible items shouldn’t be stolen either. Taking someone else’s creation, whether an idea, research, written piece or artwork without their consent is stealing. It’s plagiarism and it should be seen equally as wrong as…
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