Laurier Student Poll
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The ‘untouchables’: Can tenured professors be fired for inflammatory comments?
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In light of recent discussions around racial justice and equity, many students are calling on the school to reprimand professors and other faculty members who participate in and instigate harmful and inflammatory discussions around race and racial justice. With these calls to action, many are also questioning whether professors who feel emboldened to speak against…
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Students warn others of voyeurs in the university area
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Students are using Spotted at Laurier, the anonymous submissions account on Twitter, to report on threats of voyeurism in the university area. One submission from a student on July 10 stated that a man was caught pleasuring himself outside of their house on Fir Street at 3 a.m. “The police were called and he was…
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Waterloo region council announces mandatory face mask bylaws
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Waterloo region council has announced the approval of the bylaws that will require people to wear masks on Grand River Transit and indoor public spaces, effective on July 13. The council approved the bylaws in a meeting on Monday night, in an additional effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The bylaws will be in…
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How product delivery has changed for local craft beer and cannabis companies
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In the midst of this global health crisis, many local companies have had to find alternative ways to adjust to the circumstances in terms of product delivery. While the province has moved towards phase two of reopening earlier this month, these alternatives are still necessary for some companies, more specifically, for craft beer and cannabis…
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Looking at systemic injustice and anti-Black racism in the Waterloo region
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The ongoing Black Lives Matter protests are leading the way for critical discussions around race and racism and, more specifically, anti-Black racism. These global protests followed after the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who was killed by members of the Minnesota police force on May 25. While the protests are shedding a…
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Racist posters found inside Kitchener-Waterloo residents’ mailboxes
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Posters containing racist statements have been circulating in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, with reports stating that these posters have been found in local residents’ mailboxes. The posters express racist statements regarding interracial marriages and the children of interracial partners. The Cord has chosen not to republish these statements. Kitchener mayor Berry Vrbanovic penned a response online…
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Laurier students come forward with experiences of racism and discrimination on campus
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The killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by Minneapolis police on May 25 has sparked global and national protests. These protests have been leading the way for discussions around racism, anti-Black racism, workplace discrimination and institutionalized racism. Within the past few weeks, students from Wilfrid Laurier University have used these discussions to share…
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How international students at Laurier are being affected by COVID-19 pandemic
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While the current health pandemic has affected the majority of the population in some capacity, international students, who are already thousands of kilometers away from home, are facing different challenges. The Prime Minister has emphasized that opening Canada’s border to international travel would pose a great risk in containing outbreaks of the virus, but…
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What the cancellation of OUA sports programming means for Laurier Athletics
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On June 8, Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced the cancellation of all OUA-sanctioned sports programming and championships. The cancellation, which was made based on provincial public health regulations, will be in place until Dec. 31. 2020. “It’s for the health and safety for our student athletes, our coaches, all our staff — including the student…
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OUA announces the cancellation of sports programming for the fall term
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Ontario University Athletics (OUA) has announced that all OUA-sanctioned sports programming and championships will be cancelled for the first semester, in response to COVID-19. This cancellation will be in effect up until Dec. 31. OUA will be monitoring the unfolding health situation to determine a timeframe for delivering sports programming again when able to do…
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