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Participating in Occupy movement was a privilege
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Troubled deeply by the raging inequality in our society and the hold of our nation’s super-rich on the democratic process, my friends and I seek ways to fight back for and with those cast into poverty and vulnerability. At times the struggle seemed overwhelming, that is until Occupy Wall Street built its alternative community in…
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Making the grade: An evaluation of Laurier’s fall 2011 varsity teams
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Men’s Football Strongly recognized as a top-tier team at the outset of the 2011 season, the Wilfrid Laurier men’s football team looked like they would finally vault themselves into the Ontario University Athletics’ (OUA) finals for the first time since 2006, with only the University of Western Ontario (UWO) and McMaster University considered strong competition…
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Reforms signal Liberal party ready for comeback
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Over the last few months, some of the best YouTube moments have come from the cast of characters that are contesting the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. From washed-up former congressmen and senators to ambitious governors, their sometimes cringe-worthy and sometimes praise-worthy performances have shifted Americans’ attention away from the typical array of mindless reality shows…
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Water damage closes Terrace
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Some food operations on the Wilfrid Laurier University campus haven’t been receiving much luck lately. Along with Wilf’s being closed for the remainder of the semester due to flooding in late October, the Terrace food court on the lower level of the Fred Nichols Campus Centre (FNCC) was closed Tuesday afternoon and will remain that…
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Adventure Club makes it to Turret
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After exploding onto the dubstep scene in recent months, with tracks “Crave You” and “We Don’t Eat” generating hundreds of thousands of YouTube views, Montreal natives Leighton James and Christian Srigley are taking full advantage of their new found star status. Last Saturday night, the charismatic duo played to a packed crowd at the Turret,…
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Laurier’s worst Christmas gifts
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It’s almost here. We’ve been dreading its return, hoping that maybe, just maybe it wouldn’t happen this year. Maybe our stockings would stay un-stocked; maybe the Grinch would take the presents right out from under our trees; maybe we’d even get the wonderful, practical gift of coal. Yes, Christmas is almost here, and with it,…
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Edgar’s sexuality contended by FBI
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When releasing a film about a memorable political figure like John Edgar Hoover, you can expect that you’re going to generate some scrutiny from those who aren’t pleased with the film’s depiction of such a figure. What one doesn’t expect, especially in this day and age, is protest and disdain shown towards the movie for…
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Drag dominates at WLU
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Glitter, pink cocktails and gender-bending performances filled the Turret last Saturday night along with the large, enthusiastic crowd who came out to support Drag Domination, a second annual event organized by the Rainbow Centre. The all-ages event is one of the largest drag events the tri-city area has to offer. The returning Miss Drew and…
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In review: The Muppets
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From the moment the reel started rolling, there was a smile plastered on my face. It didn’t leave until the lights came up. The Muppets are back. Starring in their first movie since 1999, the rag tag team of felt stars return in arguably their best, most endearing effort on the silver screen to date.…
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Waterloo Region Museum now open
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For many Wilfrid Laurier University students, a trip to the Waterloo Region Museum might not be forefront in their minds when planning their weekend. However, the museum recently unveiled their newest exhibit – “What Makes Us Who We Are?” – and it is definitely worth checking out. “What Makes Us Who We Are” traces the…
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