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University Safety Concerns Cited in Last-Minute Cancellation of Gaza Lecture
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A public lecture titled Canada and the Genocide in Gaza, organized by former Wilfrid Laurier University professor Peter Eglin and NDP leadership candidate Yves Engler, was cancelled by the university administration just one day before it was set to take place. Despite the cancellation, the speakers went ahead with the event in an alternative location on…
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How to navigate Mental Health as a Laurier Student
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Habits, stress and seasonal shifts: what do these looks like post-pandemic? The idea of prioritizing mental health is a relatively recent shift. Despite being a common denominator of life, the stigmatization of mental illness was rampant only years prior. The conversation on mental health really began with the grand scale of isolation during the pandemic…
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Ways to get involved at Laurier
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Whether you’re a first year, or a returning Golden Hawk looking to expand your community, getting involved at Laurier has plenty of opportunities. Getting involved on campus is also a great way to build friendships, develop new skills, and take advantage of everything Laurier has to offer. WLUSP (The Cord, The Community edition, The Blueprint,…
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Forever a Golden Hawk
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For many high school students, choosing a university can feel overwhelming. Just one more decision in a whirlwind of applications, deadlines, and uncertainty. But for some of us, the choice comes naturally. For me, that school was Wilfrid Laurier. From the moment I visited the campus, I felt it. The sense of community, the welcoming…
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Laurier’s campus transforms with the rise of spring
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Spring is finally here — and after several months of surviving the cold, snowy conditions winter in Waterloo has to offer, students are thrilled spring has finally arrived. Stepping into the sunshine, students are ready to bring new energy and excitement to the Golden Hawk community. The campus comes alive with social events, outdoor activities…
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Laurier’s masterful architecture is a sight to behold
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From Lazaridis Hall to the Bricker Academic Building, Wilfrid Laurier University has seen quite a bit of change and improvement since its establishment 112 years ago. The university’s original purpose was being Canada’s first ever seminary school intended to train young Lutheran ministers. It started off as one building, a house purchased from a local…
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Discover the latest at Laurier’s Athletics Complex
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This year, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Athletic Complex stands as a vibrant cornerstone of student life, offering an array of facilities and programming designed to elevate your fitness journey and foster community spirit. Situated at the intersection of King Street North and University Avenue West on the Waterloo campus, the Laurier Athletic Complex provides a hub…
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Unionize WLU: It’s Time to Organize Laurier’s Student Workers
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This article is cross-posted with the community edition “Unionize All Student Workers.” If you’ve spent time at Wilfrid Laurier University recently, you’ll have likely seen stickers posted around campus bearing this call to action. Maybe you’ve also seen posters, stuck to bulletin boards or taped up on the door of your favourite professor, exclaiming “I…
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BSA hosts beating the odds conference
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The Laurier Black Students Association holds annual event for local Black high school students On Feb. 9, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Black Student Association (BSA) held their annual Beating the Odds Conference (BTO), welcoming over 200 local Black high school students to the Laurier campus to motivate them as they move on to post-secondary education. This…
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