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Looking underground at Laurier
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Walking to class can be a hassle when one has to walk in the blistering wind and freezing rain. However, Wilfrid Laurier University students used to have the option of traveling to class through underground tunnels where they were able to avoid any unpleasant weather. The Peters building, the Dr. Alvin Woods Building (DAWB) -known…
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CAS profs express frustration
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On May 14, 2013 the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty Association (WLUFA) and the university met to exchange proposals for the negotiation of a new contract for Contract Academic Staff (CAS). Since then, WLUFA, which represents the CAS, and the university, have had 20 bargaining meetings. CAS is aiming to avoid a strike and gain recognition,…
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Activists combat Line 9 plan
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On Sept. 14, a public forum took place at the Queen Street Commons Cafe in downtown Kitchener to discuss issues surrounding provincial pipelines and to inform the public about proposed changes to Line 9, an Enbridge pipeline that runs through Waterloo Region. Diane Meredith, a representative from Toronto Against Line 9 and the chair at…
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‘5 Days for the Homeless’ begins on WLU’s campus
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On Monday, March 11, five Wilfird Laurier University students gave up their amenities for for the annual “5 Days for the Homeless.” Their goal this year is to raise $15,000 for two groups: Reaching Our Outdoor Friends (ROOF) and Argus Residence. The students participating this year include Pat Donnelly, Nicholas Goodfellow, Yanna Klimenko, Hannah Lee…
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