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Leading math and science researchers come to WLU
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This week, Wilfrid Laurier University has seen an influx of great minds on campus. Over 400 researchers in the broad fields of science and mathematics came to Laurier on Monday for the 2011 Applied Mathematics, Modeling and Computational Science (AMMCS), which is also a satellite meeting of the International Congress for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.…
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Highlighting students’ concerns
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Between essays, mid-terms and the social demands that come along with university, most students don’t have time to look into the government’s effect on their education. That’s where Sean Madden comes in. Madden, vice president of university affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University, recently took up the post as president of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance…
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Artists return to Hillside
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Once again, The Cord was lucky enough to attend the 28th annual Hillside festival at the Guelph Lake Island this July, for three days of music, communal living and praying for overnight rain so the fire ban would be lifted. There’s something about Hillside that keeps people coming back year after year, like the man…
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Sorry, I can’t eat that
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Vegetarianism Second-year global studies student Jordana McLeod has been a vegetarian for nearly two years, since the Fall of 2009 after watching the film Earthlings, a documentary that looks at the various industries in the world which use animals for profit. “The video is horrific and fairly nauseating,” said McLeod. “I haven’t eaten meat since.”…
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Use social media wisely
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In today’s technological society, social media has become an inescapable force that constantly keeps us in touch with the surrounding world. Like most people my age, websites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube engulf most of my time, especially during the late hours of the night before a midterm exam or when my attention wanes…
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Characters abound at Comic-Con
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This past week, the most prominent event in the comic book world began and ended across the border as San Diego Comic-Con commenced off the California shores. The once “comic book” centric festival has evolved over the years to become one of the preeminent stops for Hollywood film and television studios to unleash their upcoming…
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Swan becomes a Hawk
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Graeme Swan proudly wore the emblazoned black and yellow spartan crest on his jacket for six years. During his stay at the University of Waterloo, the men’s hockey assistant coach could be found fine-tuning the Warriors’ defensive game and serving as a communication buffer between staff and player. Now, he’ll do the same with one…
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Region’s water supply could be a concern
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Take the water out of the name “Waterloo” and you don’t get the greatest image of this rapidly burgeoning city. However, if community members don’t start taking water conservation more seriously, there might a serious water problem in Waterloo. Cathy MacLellan, who was the Green Party candidate for Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2011 federal election, stressed…
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LRT debate finally over
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In a momentous and visionary decision for Waterloo Region, years of deliberation and disjunction came to a close on June 15 with a 9-2 verdict by regional councillors in support of moving forward with a Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. The decision has been a long time coming. The process began officially in 2003, when…
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New talent, old faves highlight NXNE
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Taking over Toronto for the 17th consecutive year, the North by Northeast (NXNE) festival has expanded beyond a launching pad for new Canadian bands. Boasting over 600 bands from all over the world, NXNE has more recently incorporated a film festival and for the second year, an interactive component. The concerts took place all over…
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