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Won’t find ‘Phony Rappers’ here
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If you’re not familiar with A Tribe Called Quest, the first suggestion of this writer would be to immediately familiarize yourself with the early-1990s hip-hop pioneers. With that out of the way, the recently released documentary chronicling the rise and gradual decline of the Tribe becomes a compulsory viewing. Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels…
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Student DJ gaining steam
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Wilfrid Laurier University student Jacob Meyer has an intense love of making music and a long history of involvement with his craft. The philosophy major is a DJ gaining steam and exposure in the music industry as of late. “I started making music when I was in grade seven, on the computer,” Meyers said. “Some…
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Laurier launches literary competition to commemorate Centennial year
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In celebration of its 100th year, Wilfrid Laurier University launched a literary competition called “100 Words Centennial Drabble Contest.” Participants in the contest were asked to write a piece of fiction using only 100 words exploring a topic from one of the following categories: inspiration, leadership or purpose. “It’s a centennial initiative, a celebration of…
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Finding peace through performance
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Since childhood, Michelle Gould has had a passion for dance. “It’s an indescribable feeling,” said the third-year Wilfrid Laurier University student. “It’s the most fun way to stay fit. It’s an awesome energizing feeling learning someone else’s choreography.” Gould is one of the many Laurier students who uses forms of art such as dancing, drawing…
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Life 101: ideas for the world
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A free course with no exams, quizzes or tests? It’s not worth a credit but is it still beneficial? The dean of students at the University of Toronto’s Victoria College thinks so. Kelley Castle, dean of students at Victoria College, recently launched the Ideas of the World experiment which involves six courses with no grades,…
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A different kind of donation
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“When people think of donations,” said Erin Sue, public relations coordinator at ENVIE Intimates, “they think of a financial amount or they think to donate food, but a lot of people forget about the basics like body products and intimate apparel. “We’re donating a quality product that every woman needs.” ENVIE Intimates, located on King…
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Wheelchair relay raises $25,000
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The fifth annual Kitchener-Waterloo wheelchair relay race took place Saturday Sept. 24 at the Waterloo Town Square. Teams of five, each presented with a wheelchair, banded together to collect pledges and help raise money for the Canadian Paraplegic Association. Teams competed in several different types of races including slalom and speed, with prizes going to…
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Local PC candidate creates political youth cabinet
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The alleged indifference of youth to the political process is a topic that ironically ignites plenty of passion from all ages. Are the young voters of today merely ambassadors of a lazy generation? Do students not vote because politicians don’t care? Kitchener-Conestoga Progressive Conservative (PC) candidate for member of provincial parliament (MPP) Michael Harris is…
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Easing students’ financial woes
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When Ryan Chen-Wing first stumbled across the entirely student-operated Georgetown University credit union during a research project, he was struck by the idea that such success might be mirrored in Waterloo. “We have talented students at Waterloo and Laurier,” the University of Waterloo student commented. “If it can be done anywhere in Canada, it can…
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Counselling services expand their availability
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Counselling Services has implemented new walk-in times to book both intake and crisis appointments in order to keep up with the demand from students for their services. In the past, Counselling Services offered one-hour appointments for students based on the availability of the counsellors working, which slowed down the appointment process. Students…
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