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Taking a closer look at the GIE building site
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s grand Global Innovation Exchange (GIE) building is well under way, as construction has got off to a smooth start. The tender was awarded to Bonfield Construction back in May, who started forming the base structure this past June. “Right now we’re working on foundations and site works,” explained Mark Dettweiler, the director…
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B.C. ups immunization age
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The province of British Columbia has extended their vaccination program for women, offering a Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) immunization shot for those up to the age of 26. According to health care professionals of B.C., there was an opportunity for more vaccine funding when issuing a “catch-up” program. This program was originally launched only for…
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Maxwell’s hit with delays
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“I feel personally that we’re being bullied.” These words were said by Paul Maxwell, the owner of Maxwell’s Music House, who had planned to expand his live music venue into Dooly’s pool hall located on University Ave.. This was until a public appeal delayed his ambition. It started in June of 2013, when Maxwell had…
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New research shows laptops in class impact grades
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It is no surprise that electronic devices have begun to replace the traditional way of taking notes, as students across the globe are swapping their notebooks and binders for laptops and tablets. However, a recent study done by two doctoral students has found that using laptops in the classroom can in fact be more harmful…
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Cheeses Murphy moves from night to day
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“For me it’s like the perfect drunk food.” Those are the words of Marc Lacompte, the proud owner of Cheeses Murphy, a popular late-night eatery in Kitchener-Waterloo. Cheeses Murphy is a pop-up style restaurant that specializes in unique grilled cheese sandwiches. And for the last two years, Lacompte’s grilled cheesery has only been available for…
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Comparing the price of suds
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Beer drinkers of Ontario are reportedly spending more money for their brew — an estimated $9.50 more per case. And that’s a lot of money to gulp down. In a recent study, Anindya Sen, an associate professor at the University of Waterloo, found that Ontarians are paying significantly more money for a 24-bottle case of…
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Uptown gets spicy
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Within the heart of Uptown Waterloo lays a hidden culinary gem with a unique take on contemporary, ethnic food: tacos. Who would have thought, right? “Tacos are just awesome,” laughed Nick Benninger when explaining his newest business enterprise, Taco Farm. “Canada is so lacking in really good places like this.” Referred to as a “taco…
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Bringing smiles to residences
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This year, Laurier students are going to be asked a simple yet perplexing question: “What made you smile today?” While most probably won’t see the grand philosophy behind this question, Laurier Residence Life and campus partners are looking at taking the smile beyond the face. That is, promoting positivity across campus. To do this, Laurier…
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Unifying initiatives
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Something that used to be hummed and whispered about across campus has now become something that’s being regularly talked about. This upcoming year, Laurier is planning on developing a Wellness Initiative that is going to completely change the resources available for mental health on campus. “I’m extraordinarily excited,” said David McMurray, the vice president of…
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20-year Northdale re-vision gets the approval from OMB
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The end of the “student ghetto” is near. In fact, by the year 2030, city officials are predicting that areas surrounding Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo will be almost unrecognizable. These proposed structural changes are a result of an approved movement by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). On July 18, the OMB…
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