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I actually don’t mind the geese on campus
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Before you get upset, give me a second to explain myself. Of course, the geese on campus are annoying and I hate doing the Dune sandwalk to avoid goose poop as much as anyone. There is almost nothing more irritating than dragging yourself out of bed for an 8:30 a.m. class and having to take…
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2024-25 STUDENTS’ UNION ELECTIONS: CANDIDATE PLATFORMS
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Josh Aube Hi, my name is Josh Aubé, and I am a 4th year kinesiology student. I am running for Students’ Union president with the main goal of improving the student experience across Laurier’s campuses and make sure all Laurier students have an opportunity to enjoy a safe and fun university experience. I plan to…
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Open house shows what Laurier has to offer
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The annual Waterloo campus Fall Open House took place on Nov. 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Throughout the day, staff, faculty, and students were busy meeting and greeting prospective students exploring options for their post-secondary education. The open house allowed these students to visit campus and see what the university has to offer. …
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Campus frustrations continue to plague me
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Like most others, I returned to Laurier feeling excitement and nervousness. This will (hopefully) be my last year as a full-time Laurier student and being in my fifth year, I figured I knew what to expect. Unfortunately, some aspects of my first week of school have been rather lackluster, partly due to myself and partly…
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Laurier’s campus dilemma
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Wilfrid Laurier University is known for its intimately sized campus and tight-knit community. Although the school boasts a solid selling point for certain folks looking to apply, those boasts may be coming to an end. As available space reaches an all-time low and the need for refurbishment and improvement draws near. Dr. Joan Clos, Executive…
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2023 Waterloo orientation line up
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As first-year students navigate settling into life on campus for the first time, deciding what orientation week events to attend may seem like a daunting task. However, with a vast number of events taking place from Sept. 4 to Sept. 9, there is an event for everyone. In addition to special events taking place each…
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Islamic Heritage Month and Laurier Experts
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The Canadian government named October Islamic Heritage Month in 2007; marking a month of opportunity to learn about Muslims and their traditions, history, and culture, while also recognizing the importance of inclusivity and recognizing the unique challenges of racism and Islamophobia that Muslims face. To commemorate this month, Laurier held multiple events: Selda Sezen, the…
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Food Justice Garden provides produce for students in need
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Martin Luther University College joined forces with Laurier Students’ Public Interest Research Group (LSPIRG) this summer to promote food justice on campus. The Food Justice Garden is located at Martin Luther University College facing Albert Street. It has raised garden beds and is home to over 23 different types of vegetables and herbs that provide…
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L’Université Wilfrid Laurier poursuit la transition vers l’apprentissage en personne
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Traduit en français par Ania Fatyga, Caroline Janczak et Jessica St-Onge Le 31 janvier, l’Université Wilfrid Laurier a lancé un plan en quatre phases pour une transition vers l’apprentissage en personne, le plan se poursuivant jusqu’à la fin du mois de février. Malgré le risque de transmission du COVID-19 parmi de larges groupes de personnes,…
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Wilfrid Laurier University continues the transition to in-person learning
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On Jan. 31, Wilfrid Laurier University began a four-phased plan for a transition back to in-person learning with the plan resuming until the end of February. Despite the risk of COVID-19 transmission among large groups of people, Laurier, similar to other institutions, has decided to proceed with the return. “When [COVID-19] cases flattened out, you…
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