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Defeating the growing stresses of ‘old man winter’
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The Starks were right: winter has come.
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University transparency seems unavailable for students
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Overall, there is a requirement of the university’s communication that cannot be ignored. Whether the issue is big or small, students deserve to know what’s happening.
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Global tragedies are a concern for everyone everywhere
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With the terrorist attacks in Paris, Beirut and Baghdad, the natural disasters in Japan and Mexico and the rising chaos worldwide, life has become a struggle. We are lost in a nightmare in which there is no awaking; humanity is terrified of our reality. The tragedy of the world is not all on the other…
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Student discussion is necessary for issues on campus
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The Wilfrid Laurier University board of governors meeting at the end of the month was going to be an opportunity for students, staff and faculty alike to express their views on the infamous statue project. Unfortunately, things went a different way. A group opposing the installation of the statues were informed that a special advisory…
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Remembrance Day should never be overshadowed
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Immediately following the end of Halloween, spider web and skeleton decorations are already being replaced with Christmas lights and ornaments. Malls are playing carols and the holiday season’s excitement is in the early November air. Is this too soon? Or is it never to early to get into a merry mood? There is nothing wrong…
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The overcrowded expectations of university parties
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Don’t you love it when you go to a party and the music is blasting so loud you feel as if your eardrums are about to burst and you barely have enough personal space to expand your lungs to take a breath? Well, we sure don’t. With Halloween behind us, it’s important to reflect on…
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An imminent birth of innovativeness in modern cinema
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The Godfather, The Wizard of Oz, Casino Royale, Harry Potter, The Wolf of Wall Street, Jurassic Park, Jaws, The Shining, American Psycho, The Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, The Avengers. What do all these cinematic successes have in common? They all came from some other form of storytelling; they have existed beyond the…
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Student accountability with the rise of social media
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The reputation of a university is not entirely dependent on the policies of the faculty and administration. Often, it is in the hands of the student body. The decisions students make often shape outsiders’ perception of an institution — for better or for worse. Shortly after the lockdown on Wilfrid Laurier University’s campus, a student…
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The sexualization of newly elected PM Justin Trudeau
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Countless Canadians have called him “the most attractive prime minister in Canadian history.” For many, there is no denying his physical appeal, but to what degree did appearance help Justin Trudeau become elected? In earlier months through opposing political ad campaigns, Trudeau’s “attractiveness” was used negatively. The ads were situated to portray a candidate that…
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University officials maintain strong communication
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As journalists, it is essential to have immediate access to imperative information in times of emergency. It is our duty and obligation to inform the public about important developments in times of need, especially when lives can depend on it. On October 10 at 6:00 a.m., Wilfrid Laurier University was placed on lockdown because of…
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