Glenn Paulley
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Handwriting Notes vs Computer Note Taking
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Is handwriting your notes truly better for understanding and retention of a subject, or have computers made handwritten notetaking obsolete? Jonathan Finn, an associate communications professor, assisted me in understanding the subject. “It’s not about what I believe but about what the research shows. A substantial body of research shows that students learn more and…
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Ten books to read to forget about that midterm
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Everywhere I go on campus, I see people studying. Whether it be Lazaridis Hall or the food court, students have their laptops out, papers covering their desk and their heads lowered in concentration. To get yourself out of the midterm slump, consider taking a look at these ten novels. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugou This novel…
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Dept. of arts book launch a success
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This year’s Meet the Profs event was hosted by the English and Film Department at the Balsillie School of International Affairs on Oct. 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students and staff gathered together in anticipation to hear readings of recent works published by Laurier professors. At the opening of the event, Professor Eleanor…
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Quatre artistes féminines francophones et autochtones à découvrir à l’occasion de la Journée de la vérité et de la réconciliation au Canada
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Le 30 sept. marque la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation au Canada. Cette journée nous rappelle de réfléchir à l’histoire tragique des pensionnats et de rendre hommage aux survivants et à leurs familles. En l’honneur de cette journée, voici quatre artistes féminines francophones et autochtones qui font vivre leur culture. Melissa…
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COMPLICITY Exhibit Thought-Provokingly Addresses Canada’s History of Colonialism
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On July 8, 2023, Mark Walton’s show “COMPLICITY” opened to the public at Button Factory Arts in Uptown Waterloo. The show, inspired by Walton’s own personal experience knowing those impacted by colonialism and cultural genocide, takes viewers on a thought-provoking journey through hard-hitting topics untouched by many. In an Instagram post about the showing, Walton…
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Better Than Game of Thrones? House of the Dragon Dazzles
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Game of Thrones fans around the globe held their breath as the premiere of the new series set in George R. R. Martin’s iconic universe took flight on Aug. 21st of this year. With an 8.7/10 on IMDb and an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it is clear that the show has made a profound…
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Laurier and Neruda Arts launch the Kindness Project to bring messages of hope to vulnerable communities
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Community Music Program partnered with Neruda Arts to launch the Kindness Project, an initiative that is bringing music and messages of hope and kindness to communities across Waterloo region. Isabel Cisterna, manager of Cultural Programming and Community Engagement at Laurier and Co-founder of Neruda Arts, sparked the idea for this initiative during…
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Why we still need to study the humanities in an increasingly STEM-dominated post-secondary world
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The dichotomy between science and humanities in terms of use when it comes to post-secondary degrees has long been debated. It is a common misconception that degrees in areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are more valuable than those based in the arts and humanities. Some might say this criticism comes from the…
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How the Laurier experience compares to international universities
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Laurier welcomes hundreds of exchange students every year from countries all over the world. Some have only ever experienced Canada through the lens of a textbook or a TV screen, and their exchange allows them to learn about both the subjects available at Laurier and the culture they have immersed themselves in. I was interested…
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Laurier Curling hopeful for another record year
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The Laurier curling teams are ready to hit the ground running and start off the new year right where they left of last season. 2016 was a remarkable year for the men’s curling squad, as they were able to capture the CIS gold medal after defeating the the Alberta Golden Bears 7-4. The Laurier men…
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