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‘Breaking Bad’ star shares positive message
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RJ Mitte isn’t what you’d expect from an accomplished actor. He’s young, he’s down to earth, he’s funny. And he has cerebral palsy (CP). The 21-year-old, who plays Walter White, Jr. on the AMC show, Breaking Bad, has used his profession as a springboard to talk about diversity in the arts, living with a disability…
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Study finds few accessing RESPs
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Burdened with student debt because you don’t have an RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan)? You’re not alone. Recent research by the BMO Financial Group has found that two-thirds of post-secondary students do not have an RESP, a number which BMO vice president: managed solutions and registered plans strategy, Robert Armstrong, felt to be unexpectedly low.…
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Vulgar cheer hurts SMU
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HALIFAX (CUP) — Jared Perry, the SMU student under fire after the inappropriate frosh chant that has been causing a stir nation-wide, has resigned his post as president of the Saint Mary’s University Student Association (SMUSA). The announcement was made via a press release. Vice president of student life Carrigan Desjardins has also resigned her…
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Premier gives ‘show of support’ as Farmers’ Marker partially re-opens
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Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne was on hand today at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market to give remarks and offer support to the remaining vendors. Although one of the Market’s main buildings was demolished in a fire that took place in the early hours of Sept. 2, outdoor vendors were able to continue business as usual.…
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Special from Cord International: Student politics from abroad
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Elections at the University of Ghana don’t take place until next semester, but student politician Horlali Haligah has already begun to campaign. Of course, this is all unofficial. Authorized campaigning only lasts for two weeks before the election period. “I have a group on WhatsApp, a very large group on WhatsApp. Almost every day I…
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Make the most of your degree
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Working at a university newspaper, I’ve come across much cynicism surrounding Laurier, its institutions and the things it offers — or doesn’t offer — its students. We’re naturally critical, curious people and applying these tendencies to our evaluation of the university is not only a part of our job – it just makes sense. It’s…
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Social media use climbs in Canada
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Not surprisingly, Canadians are increasingly tuned into social media. A recent report issued by the Media Technology Monitor, which involved the participation of over 4,000 Anglophone Canadians, has shown that two in three Canadians do not go a single day without checking into their social media feeds. This represents a six per cent increase in…
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Kitchener gets cheesy
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Lovers of the late night grilled cheese sandwiches offered out of the Princess Café will soon be able to satisfy their cravings during the daytime hours too. Uptown eatery Cheeses Murphy now has plans to open a permanent location in Kitchener. “It had always sort of been in the back of our minds as something…
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Digital arts hub coming to K–W
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Governance discussions are currently in the works to determine how local post-secondary institutions will operate within a new digital arts hub that was approved by Kitchener city council last month. Conestoga College will be the lead tenant for the Kitchener Studio Project, located at 44 Gaukel St. in Kitchener, with involvement from both the University…
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Clarke receives research award
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In recognition of her avid dedication to research and publishing, sociology professor Juanne Clarke has been selected as Wilfrid Laurier University’s Research Professor for the upcoming school year. “We’re really happy about it,” said Clarke. “It is a confirmation of the department for sure. I think you probably see that there are fewer in arts…
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