men’s health
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How Movember came to be (and where the money goes)
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Movember began from a shared quiet beer in Melbourne between Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, two friends who were joking about reviving the moustache trend. This was in 2003 — back when the moustache had long faded out of style (contrary to the red carpet appearances it makes today). Garone and Slattery wanted their friends…
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Student associations come together to support the Movember movement
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Over the course of November, the “Movember” spirit has been strong on Laurier’s Waterloo campus. A global movement devoted to raising awareness and funding for Men’s testicular and prostate cancer, as well as men’s mental health and suicide prevention, Movember lasts the duration of the month of November and encourages men to grow out their…
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What options are available for students looking for employment opportunities in government?
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As students, we often ask ourselves how we can apply our education in challenging, yet meaningful ways. One option is getting involved with various on-campus clubs. Co-op internships are another way to secure work experience while completing your degree. Given my academic background, I was interested in exploring the policy side of economics, but —…
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