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Official opposition crowns new leader
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TORONTO (CUP) — Thomas Mulcair has been voted into the position of leader for the federal New Democratic Party. Members of the party voted over the course of a two-day convention in downtown Toronto, March 23–24. The winner emerged from an initial seven candidates that were cut down over the two days. Mulcair received 57.22…
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Sustainability up to the students
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Since their grand opening in Jan. 2012, Menchie’s has been exceptionally popular despite not having on-site recycling bins, particularly for their signature plastic spoon. Sustainable Waterloo Region’s executive director Mike Morrice suggested that it’s the customers who play one of the biggest roles in driving a business to becoming more sustainable. “To the extent that…
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Hungry for more
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Gary Ross’s latest project The Hunger Games, opened this weekend to largely positive reviews and record shattering ticket sales. Earning $155 million in its first weekend, The Hunger Games became the third-strongest release of all time, behind Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 and The Dark Knight — both sequels with the strength…
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Canadian Music Week showcases diversity of genre and talent
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Each year for five days in March, Toronto is transformed into a sprawling haven of live music — making the city the ultimate destination for music fans. Celebrating its 30 anniversary, Canadian Music Week was in full swing from Wednesday to Friday with performances by over 800 bands. The Cord checked out a variety of…
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WLUSU president recaps his term
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This year was nothing short of uneventful for Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union president and CEO Nick Gibson. Between a challenging restructuring process, changes to general volunteer hiring, a proposal for a fall reading week and a multi-campus governance venture to ensure equal representation on both Brantford and Waterloo campuses, Gibson hand his hands full…
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St. Paddy’s celebrations go off without a hitch
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Taking advantage of the unseasonably warm weather, Wilfrid Laurier University students painted the town green on Saturday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day; one of the biggest, and most anticipated party days of the year. Unlike their neighbours an hour down the road in London, Waterloo partiers remained overwhelmingly respectful of law-enforcers despite the crowds of…
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Arrests follow St. Paddy’s riots
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LONDON (CUP) — What started out as a St. Patrick’s Day party spiraled out of control on Fleming Drive in London, Ont. this past weekend. Fleming Drive, located near Fanshawe College, is a student enclave with a history of violent crimes and out-of-control parties — though none as large as this year’s incident, where around…
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Fashion ‘n’ Motion continues to improve
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Fashion ‘n’ Motion may not resemble a professional show – but it’s essentially about something different. For these dancers, every jeté, split and pirouette is a labour of love. The annual volunteer dance showcase, which was performed last weekend, is based around a charity, with proceeds from ticket sales as well as from supplementary charity…
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Wrapping up school in South America
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For most students, taking a course means just sitting in a classroom listening to a professor lecture. However, for the students of GS 410, the senior field course in global studies, it involves much more. This May, students of GS 410 will be going to the Bío Bío and Araucanía regions of Chile, visiting marginalized…
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Student inspires nude movement
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When twenty-year-old Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, a university student in Cairo, posted a nude photograph of herself on her blog, some stated that the photo served as a “scream against a society of violence, racism, sexism, sexual harassment and hypocrisy.” While some Egyptians commended her bravery, many feared that the pictures could affect the Egyptian liberal’s…
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