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Open house shows what Laurier has to offer
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The annual Waterloo campus Fall Open House took place on Nov. 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Throughout the day, staff, faculty, and students were busy meeting and greeting prospective students exploring options for their post-secondary education. The open house allowed these students to visit campus and see what the university has to offer. …
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The Second Annual Increasing Teacher Diversity Event Held On The Waterloo Campus
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On Nov. 8, the second annual Increasing Teacher Diversity event was held on the Waterloo campus. The event hosts high school students around Waterloo and aims to inspire future students from diverse backgrounds to pursue a career in teaching. “Diverse representation in teaching matters because we want the institution to reflect the people and the…
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Handwriting Notes vs Computer Note Taking
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Is handwriting your notes truly better for understanding and retention of a subject, or have computers made handwritten notetaking obsolete? Jonathan Finn, an associate communications professor, assisted me in understanding the subject. “It’s not about what I believe but about what the research shows. A substantial body of research shows that students learn more and…
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The best study spots on campus
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Laurier’s campus is a busy place, so where is the best place to study? To solve this issue, I asked a bunch of different students to find out what the majority believe. “The science building is the best spot to study,” said one student who explained that they visit the science building at 8:00 a.m.…
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Ten books to read to forget about that midterm
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Everywhere I go on campus, I see people studying. Whether it be Lazaridis Hall or the food court, students have their laptops out, papers covering their desk and their heads lowered in concentration. To get yourself out of the midterm slump, consider taking a look at these ten novels. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugou This novel…
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Gryphons take down Hawks in OUA semi finals
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After moving up to fifth in the National Coaches Poll, and defeating the Waterloo Warriors in the OUA quarterfinals, the Golden Hawks men’s rugby team had a challenge ahead of them in the Guelph Gryphons; a rematch of last season’s OUA finals. From the first whistle to the last, the Gryphons poured pressure on the…
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Golden Hawks book ticket to Yates Cup
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“We learned that there’s different ways to win … We have a tough, resilient team.” Head coach Michael Faulds said after the Hawks’ gritty win over the Windsor Lancers. Coming off a blowout quarter final against the Waterloo Warriors, the Hawks were looking to keep the momentum going in the OUA semifinals against a Windsor…
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Women’s playoff hopes end in gritty match
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The Laurier women’s soccer team embarked on an admirable playoff journey as the team advanced to the round of 16, where they faced the Windsor Lancers. It was a night to remember, as Laurier secured a stunning 2-1 victory after being down 1-0 at halftime. In the 55th minute, Jada Johnson emerged as a key…
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Shoutout to Shootout Laurier Stays Golden
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The Sun Life Financial Arena witnessed a battle between the Laurier Golden Hawks and the Western Mustangs. On display was a balanced exhibition of skills from both sides through four periods. Ultimately the game was decided in a penalty shootout. The opening period set the tone for the rest of the game as Laurier’s netminder…
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