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The problem with self-diagnosing yourself
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During my psychology course, my professor began the lesson with a cautionary tale of the phenomenon “medical school disease”, when students use the textbook to self-diagnose. Self-diagnosis is partially inevitable; we naturally resonate with that which reflects our personal experiences – but to what extent? We fall for confirmation bias, receiving search results based on…
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Black history month begins for CCAWR in the Region of Waterloo
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On Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., the Canadian Caribbean Association of Waterloo Region is hosting their annual Black History Month Launch at the Ken Seiling Region of Waterloo Museum. Thursday, Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month. The theme for the month this year is, “Black Excellence: A Heritage to…
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Golden Hawks’ resilienceshines despite loss to Waterloo Warriors
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In a hard-fought battle at home, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks showcased remarkable resilience against the Waterloo Warriors, ultimately falling short 70-65. Despite the loss, the game was marked by a notable achievement from standout player Cassidy Hirtle – alongside a spirited comeback effort. Hirtle’s performance was a beacon of hope for the Hawks, earning…
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Profit increases and education cuts hurt us all
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Wilfrid Laurier University anticipates an $11 million shortfall in the year 2023/2024. The deficit is expected to be partially addressed through public austerity measures. In a Laurier news release on Aug. 17, 2023, it was stated that there was a 10% reduction in tuition in 2019 and a tuition freeze ever since, which will be…
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I’m kind of over the Oscars this year
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As a Film Studies student here at Laurier, there’s always a lot of buzz around the announcement of the Oscar nominations. With 2024’s nominations recently released, there’s the usual uproar as the public complains about the snubs. I know I, along with I assume many others, was furious to learn that Jack Black’s Peaches from…
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Laurier Men’s Basketball – January 13th
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Laurier Men’s Basketball – January 20th
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Laurier Men’s Hockey – January 29th
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2024-25 STUDENTS’ UNION ELECTIONS: CANDIDATE PLATFORMS
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Josh Aube Hi, my name is Josh Aubé, and I am a 4th year kinesiology student. I am running for Students’ Union president with the main goal of improving the student experience across Laurier’s campuses and make sure all Laurier students have an opportunity to enjoy a safe and fun university experience. I plan to…
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Laurier Community mourns the loss of James (Jim) Overboe
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The Laurier community mourns loss of James (Jim) Overboe. An associate professor in the Faculty of Arts, Overboe was a beloved member of the Laurier faculty. Known as a selfless friend alongside his generous nature, Overboe pursued a Bachelor of Social Work degree at King’s College, Master of Arts degree at the University of…
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