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Black joy and suffering
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This article is cross-posted from The Sputnik Thomas Shipp. Abram Smith. Emmett Till. Rodney King. George Floyd. Philando Castile. Sandra Bland. History remembers these names, the countless videos, the photos, the movies, the books, the news segments and the social media posts that publicize their deaths. In 2020, as COVID-19 devastated the world, another pandemic…
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ICJ judges make ruling in South Africa genocide trial against Israel
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This article is cross-posted from The Sputnik On Dec. 29, 2023, South Africa filed a case against Israel and brought forth genocide allegations to the International Court of Justice at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. By Jan. 26, the ruling was decided. After weeks of statements, documents and other evidence presented to the…
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Hawks soar during shoot for the cure showdown
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On the evening of Jan. 20, the Golden Hawks Women’s basketball team took on the Lakehead Thunderwolves at the Athletic Complex. The date was marked by the shoot for the cure campaign, where proceeds from ticket sales were donated towards cancer research. The Golden Hawks’ primary weapon is the three-pointer, being first in the division…
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Editor’s Note: Journalism, a “dying” profession
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This article is cross posted with The Sputnik When I first accepted my offer into the digital media and journalism program four years ago, my uncle asked me what kind of jobs I could get with this degree. I replied with my early dreams of reporting abroad, perhaps in Afghanistan or anywhere else journalists are…
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Laurier’s 2024 shoot for the cure campaign marks 17 consecutive years of fundraising
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When it comes to threatening and intimidating illnesses like cancer, unity is essential. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, it was estimated in 2023 that 124,000 males and 114, 900 female individuals would get a cancer diagnosis. Of these, prostate cancer was the most prevalent cancer for males. For females, breast cancer was the most…
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