Markus Poetzsch
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New class scheduling system raises concerns of students, profs
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The new process for scheduling classes at Wilfrid Laurier University was intended to optimize space and make scheduling easier, but has resulted in students and faculty alike expressing concerns over the changes it has produced. “It seems like they really didn’t think about how it would affect their students or even their profs,” said Ivana…
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Hyper-sensitivity impedes on collective development
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As a society, both on and off campus, there have been tremendous steps forward to promote equality and tolerance. There is no disputing that these are crucial for our collective development, however, we need to recognize true intolerance and not condemn completely benign statements and actions. If we do not, if we allow such unwarranted…
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Students’ Union presidential debate: Drinking Game
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1) When any of the candidates say finance or efficiency, drink! 2) When Sam admits that he should have done more research, drink! 3) When Justin deflects or does not answer a question, drink! 4) When Chandler challenges the question he was asked, drink! 5) When the moderator Allison asks the candidates to address each…
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Immobilization: living without a cell phone
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With major cell phone providers offering a $0 device, (provided you sign a contract), you would actually be insane not to own one— right?
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