Ian Schakel
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The pros and cons of synchronous and asynchronous learning: which is better?
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While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes, perhaps one of the most significant changes for students is the newly adjusted methods of online learning. When registration for the current fall term began to approach, faculties worked to clarify the different course styles. Courses were defined as either “online” or “remote”. Online classes, also…
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Why we party (and why it’s dangerous)
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At a certain age, the excitement around throwing house parties simply loses its novelty. At twenty-one — although premature this conclusion — I think I can confidently say I’m content never going to another house party again. At this point, the entire endeavor is a tiring effort rather than something to look forward to. As…
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The Spotted at Laurier Twitter page is NOT a factual source: How social media is spreading false information on COVID-19
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If you’re a student at Wilfrid Laurier University, you are likely to be aware of the unofficial student Twitter page Spotted at Laurier (@SpottedLaurier), where students send in content to be anonymously tweeted. This account is well-known for its shoutouts to cuties on campus, ranting or raving about student life and asking for advice about…
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Student partying during COVID-19: To snitch or not to snitch
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Your typical university student may argue that drinking and partying are part of university life. However, with the current international presence of COVID-19 and the high possibility of a second wave, students are strongly divided and mixed on their views towards partying. A person’s decisions lie in whether or not to go to a university…
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Editorial: The race to the first COVID-19 vaccine
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After nine months of COVID-19 spreading around the world, Russia claims it has achieved the unbelievable by developing a COVID-19 vaccine (called ”Sputnik V”) for civilian use. Earlier in August, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced their success in vaccine development and approval for production to begin by the end of the month. However, this approval…
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Laurier announces that Winter term will be delivered online
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Laurier has announced that the majority of the Winter 2021 term will continue to be offered in a remote and online format. “Although this means that the Winter term will be similar to the Fall term, I want to assure you that the university is very carefully considering which courses could return to in-person instruction…
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Job recovery more difficult for women after shutdown, Laurier Economics professor finds
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought newfound economic challenges and adjustments to all Canadians, but especially women. Only recently has there been early research on how particular groups and communities have been impacted by the pandemic and the economic implications that have come with it. been early research on how particular groups and communities have been impacted…
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University of Waterloo student creates trivia game to combat COVID-19 misinformation
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In an effort to combat COVID-19 misinformation, Ridhi Patel, a third-year science major at the University of Waterloo, created a video game called Quarantrivia. This educational game was made with the intention of dispelling myths and misconceptions about the virus. “It’s a game that I’ve developed as a side project, essentially in my own time…
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Sending children back to school in the fall may be more complicated than it looks
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With thousands of students across Ontario planning return to school in this fall, many parents are in the difficult position of deciding whether they will send their children back to school. While the Ministry of Education announced their return to school plans with the best medical advice possible, educators, parents, and children are still confused and concerned about how this will look,…
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How COVID-19 will affect Laurier for the foreseeable future
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There’s no telling how COVID-19 will change university education for students in the long term. For the foreseeable future though, Laurier has undergone and will continue to undergo changes that align with the current public health standards. In doing this, the school has had to proactively adapt, explained Dan Dawson, chair of the Pandemic Recovery…
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