Laurier2017
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Looking into the anti-Xanax movement in hip-hop
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2017 was a formative year for hip-hop music to say the least. Artists like Lil Pump, Russ and Lil Uzi Vert made impressions on the music charts in very big ways. It was a big step forward for the diverse crop of artists generally known as “Soundcloud rappers,” many of whom crossed over to…
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Editor’s note: On graduation day
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It’s that time of year again. Another crop of well-adjusted and — hopefully — qualified individuals will make their way into the working world. Simultaneously, another group will step up to the plate and fill their shoes, gearing up to prepare for seminars, capstones and final projects. It is a period of reflection for many…
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Mayors across Canada come together to get a handle on the growing Opioid crisis
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On May 25, a task force consisting of mayors from 13 Canadian cities released a set of recommendations to the federal government to better handle the opioid crisis. The task force was organized by the Big City Mayors’ Caucus, a group within the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and was formed in February 2017. Convening on…
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