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Religion no substitute for reason
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The case of Dale and Shannon Hickman is a tragically relevant example of the results of unsubstantiated beliefs being carried out to severely unfortunate conclusions. In 2009, Shannon gave birth to a three-pound baby boy at their Oregon home. While they both thought he looked healthy, his condition took a turn for the worst. Instead…
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Green party offers substandard candidates in recent election
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The Ontario Green party produced terrible results this recent provincial election across the board, earning a mere 3.9 per cent of the vote province-wide. Blame can obviously be placed on policies and affairs, but how inadequately does a party have to perform before some blame is directed toward local candidates? Sure a platform can be…
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Tories maintain hold in K-W
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For the sixth time in a row, election night was a night of celebration for Elizabeth Witmer. The Progressive Conservative was re-elected yet again to her long held post of member of provincial parliament (MPP), meaning that her streak of 21 years in office will continue. Witmer remains the only MPP the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo…
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Lost in transition
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Since Aramark took control of the operations of the Terrace food court at Wilfrid Laurier University in June, their transition into that new role, which was previously held by the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union (WLUSU), hasn’t necessarily been smooth. Discussed at the last WLUSU board of directors meeting on Oct. 6, many student workers…
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Laurier hits the links
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If the boys at Laurier just aren’t getting the job done in the looks department for the women of Laurier, the females may just want to take a trip to their local fairway. Finding a cohesive team strength and identity in an individualized sport isn’t always easy but Laurier golf coach Jim Zwolak doesn’t have…
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A new day dawns for men’s hockey
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As the Laurier men’s hockey team prepares to take to the ice for their first regular season game on Oct. 7, head coach Greg Puhalski is still unsure what his final line-up will look like. “At this stage in the season we’re still in the process of figuring out who we’re going to be,” said…
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Hawks fail to capitalize
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On a brisk evening at Jack Couch Park in Waterloo, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks played two crucial baseball games against the cross-town Waterloo Warriors, who coming into the evening, were one game ahead of the Hawks in the standings. Starting the first game for Laurier was staff ace Brett Van Pelt, who did not…
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Football back on track
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Surrounded by inquisitive and prodding journalists, Dillon Heap suppressed a smirk. The starting punt-returner for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks knew what those intrepid minds wanted out of him but damned if this was the day they were going to get it. “I’d just like to win — make it to the playoffs, make it…
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Arkells return for a show to remember
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This past weekend marked Wilfrid Laurier University’s 100th annual homecoming celebration. This year, like many before it, was characterized by three things: drinking, football and great music. Thursday’s homecoming concert was headlined by Waterloo regulars, Arkells, who certainly did not disappoint. Opening for the Juno Award winning Arkells was local band Pilot Project. The largely…
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Yes, I go to movies alone and I’m proud of it
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I have always thought of the act of going to the movies to be a social experience. Whether the film is exciting, therapeutic or engaging, going with a group of friends was always my preferred and only option. Although we initially went to the movies to stare at a big screen, it felt more comforting…
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