Getting involved
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Editorial: Finding your passion within clubs
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As someone who enjoyed my high school experience — being a part of multiple sports teams, student council and DECA, to name a few — it seems almost obvious that I would say getting involved in university will be the best thing you ever do and to 100 per cent apply to Laurier. Yet, during…
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Editorial: Staying positive despite stress
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Being busy can mean different things to different people and no matter what your “busy” is, it is imperative that you remain positive. As someone with every minute of her life scheduled and often double-booked, I know it can be a challenge to refrain from getting frustrated or overwhelmed, especially when you have to miss…
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Overcoming complacency during the school year to find success
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I think I’m about to piss off Lemony Snicket because I’m sort of stealing his bit, but I don’t think you should be reading this article. There are better things you could be doing with your time as this is the first published piece of opinion writing I’ve ever attempted. Honestly, it’s probably going to…
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Minimum wage in Ontario sees increase this past week
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On Oct.1, the general minimum wage in Ontario rose from $11.40 hourly to $11.60 hourly. The jump is a step in the provincial government’s plan to raise the general minimum wage up to 15 dollars hourly, first announced by Premier Kathleen Wynne back in May. The next planned jump is to $14 on Jan. 1,…
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