Ian Schakel
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Pandemic-friendly Halloween alternatives
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Halloween is undoubtedly going to look a little different this year. With Premier Doug Ford warning against trick-or-treating, and the Waterloo Region District School Board asking kids not to wear costumes to school, the usual spooky celebrations may not be feasible and are at the very least being cautioned against. While most university students probably…
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First COVID-19 case reported at Brantford campus
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On Oct. 20, Wilfrid Laurier University confirmed that one student at the Brantford campus has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first reported case among a student from the Brantford campus. The individual is self-isolating, and does not live in a Laurier residence building. “This confirmed case is being managed by public health. Their…
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Laurier’s SafeHawk app receives self-assessment feature for those wishing to access available campus services
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The Laurier SafeHawk app, which features campus-specific safety tips and emergency resources, has been updated to include a COVID-19 self-assessment, as a part of the school’s effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The COVID-19 self-assessment leads those wishing to gain access to campus through a series of health screen questions. Once users fill…
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Face mask fashion: how masks are becoming both sensible and stylish choices
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Beyond its obvious benefits (i.e. blocking respiratory droplets that could potentially be carrying COVID-19 bacteria), the humble face masks has suddenly become a useful fashion staple. UK-based fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing recently released a face mask bodycon dress for the affordable price of fifteen euros, which sold out quickly after model Lottie Moss was seen sporting…
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Nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases among Laurier students, Public Health says
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In a news release published on Oct. 15, Wilfrid Laurier University has confirmed that six additional students living in Waterloo campus’ Clara Conrad residence hall have tested positive for COVID-19. These cases are all connected with the outbreak declared by the Region of Waterloo Public Health on Oct. 12. Public Health has directed all the…
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COVID-19 outbreak declared in Laurier’s Clara Conrad residence hall
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Region of Waterloo Public Health has declared an outbreak in two floors of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Clara Conrad Hall residence on the Waterloo campus. “The university is taking direction about the management of this outbreak from public health, including supporting the contact tracing and isolation of individuals in a specialized quarantine residence building established for…
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Laurier confirms six new COVID-19 cases, total number of cases at eleven
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Since Oct. 3, there have been six new confirmed COVID-19 cases among Wilfrid Laurier University students. Two of the cases were reported on Oct. 3, three were reported on Oct. 5 and one was reported on Oct 7. Laurier has confirmed that all six of the students are in quarantine and none of them live…
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Sex and COVID-19: How to maintain good sexual health during the pandemic
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COVID-19 has impacted countless aspects of day-to-day life. The virus has altered how people approach various social activities and it’s reshaped what is now being seen as a “new normal.” For many post-secondary students specifically, dating and socialization are important parts of the university and college experience. With continually-changing public health guidelines regarding social bubble…
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Laurier researchers to study the impacts of COVID-19 on women in law enforcement
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Debra Langan and Carrie Sanders, associate professors in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Department of Criminology, were awarded $24,879 to conduct a gendered analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on women in law enforcement. Their research assistant on the project is Danielle Thompson, a second-year master’s student in Laurier Brantford’s department of criminology. In collaboration with Ontario…
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Laurier students could face suspension for breaking COVID-19 rules
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At the beginning of September, multiple large parties were held by university and college students across the province. COVID-19 cases have been steadily on the rise, with 55,362 current active cases in Ontario. Videos of student parties with attendees breaking social circle rules have been shared on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, sparking public criticism…
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