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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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Bethlehem churches cancelled Christmas
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This article is cross posted with The Sputnik Bethlehem in the Israel-occupied West Bank is considered Jesus’ birthplace, yet the city was empty with no holiday lights, decorations, tourists or Christmas trees last month. Local churches cancelled all usual festivities and celebrations to show solidarity with Palestinians during the war, who have been under constant…
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SHORE initiates program for sexual health education
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The Sexual Health Options, Resources & Education Centre (SHORE) is offering new programs for newcomers to Canada, people with developmental disabilities, and abortion pill services. The SHORE Centre is a pro-choice positive, inclusive and accessible organization based in downtown Kitchener on King Street East. The SHORE Centre is excited about the new programs being introduced…
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Laurier students compete in annual Three Minute Thesis
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On March 28, Wilfrid Laurier University will be holding the three-minute thesis competition for master’s and post doctoral students from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. on its Waterloo campus. Research-based masters and PhD students will present their topic of research in a time period of three minutes or less. The three-minute thesis is specifically meant to…
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Indigenous Education Week celebrates heritage
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From March 5 to 12, Indigenous Education Week was held at Wilfrid Laurier University on both the Brantford and Waterloo campuses. The week-long celebration of Indigenous culture allowed for students to attend events relating to Indigenous heritage. The various educational events included different variations of delivery but all focused on ensuring Indigenous heritage was showcased…
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UW students fight for better mental health care
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Students at University of Waterloo gathered together in the arts quad on March 8 to protest against the lack of mental health support services on campus. The Waterloo Walkout for mental health was a protest created by students in Discourse of Dissent, a multi-disciplinary course taught by Frankie Condon. The Walkout was in response to…
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The power of Danielle Ponder and The Tomorrow People
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Danielle Ponder and the Tomorrow People hit the stage in an epic performance on Feb. 28 at the Maureen Forrester Hall. The day long event, which included a speaking engagement and a performance was called For the Love of Justice. This event was created by Karen Stote and Helen Ramirez, two women and gender…
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Wilfrid Laurier University and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives hosts annual Indigenous Education Week
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Wilfrid Laurier University and the Office of Indigenous of Initiatives is currently hosting the eighth annual Indigenous Education Week from March 5-12. The first event of the week was a keynote speech from Kendal Netmaker, who came all the way from Saskatchewan to present a speech on his story. Netmaker is originally from Sweet Grass…
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Laurier professors connect tattoos and impulsivity
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Two Wilfrid Laurier University professors recently conducted a study which concluded that tattoos are linked to impulsivity. Dr. Anne Wilson, a psychology professor, and Dr. Bradley Ruffle, an economist, conducted their interdispinary study to find out more about the phenomena of tattoos. The study began with Ruffle returning from years in Israel and noticing the…
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Grand River Hospital applies for Safe Access Zone after community pressure
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On Feb. 1, 2018 the Ontario Government implemented the Safe Access to Abortion Services Act. Grand River Hospital’s Freeport campus originally decided not to apply for the safe zone. The Sexual Health Options Resources and Education (SHORE) centre decided to act, and over a two-week period collected more than 330 messages in support of the…
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