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Unsigned Editorial – Waterloo’s phony housing bubble
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Anyone who has been in Waterloo recently will have noticed the rapid rise of apartment buildings. Some staunch economists might argue that the multiplication of these buildings signifies growth, which is good for the community. Other more pragmatic economists, however, might conceive of these buildings as misleading. These buildings are misleading because on the outside,…
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Unsigned Editorial – Encore’s move to new location signifies more than just growth
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Encore, a record store in downtown Kitchener, is moving from its current location to a bigger store. On the surface, this move obviously signifies some sort of growth for the business. But, digging deeper, this move signifies much more for the region and its collective identity. In the age of the multinational corporation, the task…
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Unsigned Editorial – Profs, students need to embrace change
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The registrar’s office, in an attempt to efficiently use campus space, made some changes to the scheduling system. These changes have led to a three-way disagreement between students, professors and the administration. Among other stipulations, these changes mean there would be more Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes than usual, most of which would only be 50 minutes long.…
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Unsigned Editorial – Coding in classrooms giving children important skill set
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In an attempt to give high school students the opportunity to develop technical computer skills, some school boards across Ontario have approved the implementation of a program, TechU.me, which does just that. It gives students, young or old, what is now considered the necessary exposure to science, technology, engineering and math. Some might argue that…
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‘End the Silence’ reflects a need for prioritization
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A Facebook group called “End the Silence Laurier” was created last week aiming to provide a safe place for students and survivors of sexual assault in the Laurier community to share their stories. The page has gained traction and these stories, which are shared anonymously, have been viewed hundreds of times. The initiative is a…
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KW’s low rank on immigrant experience needs addressing
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Kitchener-Waterloo was ranked the fourth worst Canadian city for immigrants by an immigration law firm “Immigroup.” For an area like K-W, which prides itself on innovation, modernity and progressiveness, this ranking is rightfully causing some discomfort and self-reflection. To address this survey, a balanced approach is required. K-W has to acknowledge the problem, as one…
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Small businesses paying the price for student laziness
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With the closing of Debrodnik’s this past week, a deli and bakery featuring some of the best lunch offerings around campus and the city more broadly, it is time that students evaluate their contribution to the success of small businesses in the area. This place had a donut pop-up stand on the weekend, an unrivaled…
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Students, WLU need to work towards new partnerships
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Despite Wilfrid Laurier University’s notoriety for its co-op program, non-business students are severely limited in their co-op options. Work experience and career connections are just as important to students in other faculties, and for students in the arts program especially, a work placement could compliment a degree that is not always enough to get a…
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Here at The Cord we are always looking for ways to improve the quality, reach and reputation of our publication. The Cord has evolved immensely since its inception 87 years ago and our publication will only continue to evolve in the (many, hopefully) years to come, especially in this digital age of smartphones and tablets.…
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Code of conduct revamp beneficial for students, WLU
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s student code of conduct is being updated, particularly the non-academic student misconduct policy. The policy focuses on unlawful use of alcohol, violence, theft, disruption of university activity and drug trafficking. The updated code aims to reflect current student challenges. Such challenges include misuse of technology, cyber bullying and other issues that would…
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