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Government should keep its hands off energy drinks
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On Oct. 6, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced that the federal government would be introducing a cap of 180 milligrams of caffeine in energy drinks. Her argument in favour of the change was that the changes would be “especially helpful to the parents of teenagers who regularly consume energy drinks.” Ingesting large amounts of caffeine…
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Conservatives offer false hope for gay teens
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Following the suicide of teenager Jamie Hubley, many people have compiled tribute videos, primarily directed at the gay student. Some of these videos have had enormous success, such as Rick Mercer’s rant. The Conservative government, much to many Canadians’ surprise, also published a video using the “it gets better” slogan. While I never commend the…
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The perks of living off-campus
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Any student’s first year in university is memorable, whether they join clubs, volunteer or just make good friends. However, this year inevitably ends and then the time comes to find off-campus housing for the senior years of university. It is a daunting task; determining the type of living arrangement you prefer, researching online using student…
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Senior administration leaving faculty behind
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Two weeks ago, Wilfrid Laurier University hosted a conference to “reimagine” the future of universities in a changing world. Hardly advertised on campus, it was aimed primarily at senior administrators from Laurier and other institutions. Although it was clearly an effort to position Laurier as a key player in the current debate about the future…
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Is Harper stacking the Supreme Court with conservative justices?
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Haunted by the inevitability of defeat and the end of their reign of power, prime ministers seek out places where they can cement their legacy and leave a mark on the political scene that lasts far longer than their tenure. The Supreme Court is one of those places. Since justices serve until they reach the…
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Five nights of Halloween
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This year the placement of Halloween is a rather enticing one. It is on a Monday, and knowing Wilfrid Laurier University culture it is safe to say this holiday will be celebrated starting on Thursday night. Therefore, The Cord has taken the liberty to make these decisions a little bit easier by compiling a list…
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Trick or animal-friendly treat?
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Halloween to some is merely an excuse to freely indulge in tasty treats such as candy, chocolate bars and endless bags of salted and flavored chips. However, for vegans, Halloween can be viewed as a hassle, as they are limited in their selection to the treats given out generously. Veganism is the practice in which…
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Laurier street style: Oct. 26, 2011
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One of my favourite things to do when I’m taking a break or pretending to study is people-watch. Clearly, I have an obsession with shopping and I find that the best inspiration comes from seeing how others put themselves together. I know there’s a general opinion that Wilfrid Laurier University style is nothing special, but…
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Women’s soccer primed for a run
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The playoffs were looming large on the teams of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) as the No. 5 Wilfrid Laurier University’s women’s soccer team entered the final weekend of their stellar regular season. They beat the York Lions 1-0 on Friday, snapping their two game losing streak and on Sunday they defeated the McMaster Marauders…
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Livin’ on a prayer
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GUELPH, Ont. — The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks are returning to Kingston. “We’re anxious to go back,” said football head coach Gary Jeffries after the team’s regular season-ending 15-10 win over the Guelph Gryphons at Guelph’s Alumni Field in front of 720 fans on Saturday. With their win, the Hawks (4-4) squeak into the Ontario…
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