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The Implication of Forced Birth on Women’s Rights
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On June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade – a step that stripped individuals of reproductive rights they have a right to as human beings. Now, the states are able to determine whether an individual with a uterus can choose what to do with their body if they…
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‘Rage donations’ given to SHORE Centre
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Trigger Warning: This article contains content that readers may find disturbing or upsetting. Sam Oosterhoff, Niagara MPP and parliamentary assistant to Education Minister Stephen Lecce, garnered public criticism for speaking at the event “Gen Z: Challenging Abortion in Politics” on Mar. 17. The event was organized by various student-led university groups which included the University…
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Navigating the emotional discourse surrounding Alabama’s recent abortion law changes
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Recent abortion bill HB314, also known as the “Alabama Human Life Protection Act” forbids women from terminating a pregnancy once a heartbeat can be detected usually between six to eight weeks. The bill has caused upset for a number of reasons. Women feel that their bodies are being controlled, that they are being told by…
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Hawk’s are 2-2 after second loss of the season against McMaster
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Drop one game late to a rival? Fine. Two games in a row? Now that’s a different story. Following a loss to the Waterloo Warriors after being outscored 17-3 in the fourth quarter, the Laurier Golden Hawks had another game slip through their fingers to McMaster in a sloppy 21-20 loss in Hamilton. Starting out smooth,…
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Hawks fall to Marauders in spirited soccer match
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After the women’s soccer game wrapped up, it was time for the men to take the pitch as they were set to host the McMaster Marauders, as well. In the 10th minute, OUA leading goal scorer, Niklas Bauer, was given a red card and subsequently ejected for kicking one of the Maruaders players in the…
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Bishop’s lone goal not enough to lead Hawks to victory
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On a rainy Thursday evening at University Stadium, the Laurier women’s soccer team suited up to face the McMaster Marauders. This one had a steady pace early on, with both teams exchanging possession of the ball. At the 29th minute, the Marauders struck first as they rushed down the far side of the field and…
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Responding to LifeLink’s demonstration
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Religious activists need to stop caring about sex I’m sure by now that everyone saw or heard about the demonstration in the quad last Thursday. Laurier LifeLink, a Students’ Union club, put little pink and blue flags all over the grass in the quad. Each flag is supposed to represent ten fetuses that were aborted…
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