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“Two different beasts” The overwhelming difference between university sports in Canada compared to America
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While one constant has remained, both USports and the NCAA have taken drastically different approaches towards competition in their leagues. As we are still in the midst of a pandemic and COVID-19 cases continue to rise, reaching record high numbers in several states across America as well as provinces across Canada, USports has cancelled their…
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Why kids are going back to school but university students aren’t
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Primary and secondary schools are opening across Canada, yet many post-secondary institutions, including Laurier, aren’t. For a while, I couldn’t see the reasoning behind allowing kids to go to school during a pandemic and prohibiting what the majority consider adults. Are kids more responsible than adults in preventing the spread of COVID-19? What makes university…
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The positive and negatives of online learning for first year students
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Due to the current state of our country, post-secondary learning has been moved exclusively to online platforms. Some of us got a taste of it in the spring, but how exactly will Laurier’s first year students adapt to the university lifestyle through their laptops? It will be a different year for all of us —…
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Student Voices on Sexual Violence: Overview of Selected Survey Results from the University Sector
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Canadian universities, and post-secondary institutions across the world, are being faced with increasing criticism and scrutiny surrounding the prevalence and subsequent treatment of sexual violence on their campuses. In a Maclean’s article entitled “Canadian universities are failing students on sexual assault,” dozens of survivors were interviewed regarding the routine abandonment of victims from universities across…
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When it comes to summer jobs, connections aren’t everything
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It’s February. For some of us, the hunt for a summer job is well underway. For others, like myself, it has just begun. Securing solid summer employment is difficult for most students, unless you’re one of the lucky few who have a connection that can get you a job without the stress of multiple interviews…
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The how and why of marketing oneself for potential employers
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Millions of people worldwide leave university every year, many with the same degrees, having read the same textbooks, heading out into the world with the same dreams. But what can you actually do when you leave university? In this article, I’ll outline the top three ways you can market yourself. Not just to an employer…
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Advice on how not to ruin a date
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I don’t know anything about dating. I have zero validity when it comes to giving sound relationship advice. But as a smart aleck who tends to think he’s funny, I’ve been on enough bad dates to at least give some tips on what not to do, some topics to avoid and other things…
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Albums to help you transition into 2020
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It’s hard to believe that 2020 is already here. Big milestones like this can be difficult to adjust to, as it can often feel like time is just pushing us forward. So, whether this new year has you looking for guidance through a big change in your life, wanting to reflect on your past or…
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New Years’ resolutions don’t make for realistic goals
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As we go into a new year, a popular question asked is “What are your New Year’s resolutions?” A resolution can be defined as a decision to do or refrain from doing something for the upcoming year. This idea is instilled within our society to categorize years into separate chapters of our lives, which is…
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Navigating the quarter life crisis
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This article, although it outlines my personal vulnerability regarding aging, can echo the insecurities of anyone who is unsure of their future. Lately, I have been having difficulty wrapping my mind around being two decades old. I am less than a week away from entering my twenties, which are said to be the most influential…
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