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Easing the transition
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As many students step into their first year at Wilfrid Laurier University, their academic experience may differ from students in the past. In particular, the arts faculty, for the first time, has introduced ten first-year seminars — something originally only offered in fourth-year. These seminars range from a variety of topics and will be capped…
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BOD approves three projects, rejects one
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The board of directors of Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union met on June 16 to pass three capital expenditures that were proposed and decline a fourth. In total the capital budget amounts to over $140,000 that could increase if and when the declined proposal is amended and brought back to the board. Failed space The…
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WLU receives pension relief
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For the past few years, one of the major concerns for Wilfrid Laurier University’s budget and staff was the ailing pension plan and its growing deficit. But on June 2, Laurier gained approval from the Ontario government to receive stage-one of the temporary pension funding relief. “It buys us time,” explained Jim Butler, VP: finance…
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OSAP changes raise concerns
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On June 24, students at Wilfrid Laurier University received notice that there was a change in the eligibility requirements for the Ontario Students’ Assistance Program (OSAP). According to the notice, which was sent out via email by Laurier’s student awards office, ‘Post-degree studies’, ‘Qualifying Year studies’ and ‘Unclassified studies’ are no longer considered eligible for…
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Opening space for grad students
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Putting students first: this was the message put forth by the Ontario government in the release of their new strategy to improve post-secondary education. By increasing spaces in master’s and doctorate programs, and also improving access to education through better funding, the future of students in Ontario institutions is becoming a priority. In a release…
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Preparing for university: Extracurricular activities
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It starts with O-Week. Your arrival at Wilfrid Laurier University begins with a blast of cheering, singing and highly recommended spirited involvement. From the first sing of “Happy First-Day” to the play of pomp and circumstance, your time here at Laurier can be and should be memorable and filled with life-changing experiences. Your extracurricular involvement…
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Bonnaroo turns ten
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Since its inaugural launch in 2002, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has grown into one of the United States’ most renowned and anticipated summer festivals. Ten years in, the line-ups continue to impress and the painfully confusing stage names (This Tent, That Tent, The Other Tent, Which Stage and What Stage) continue to be hilariously…
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Student neighbourhood up for sale
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The area dubbed by many to be the ‘student ghetto’ has become one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in Kitchener-Waterloo. On June 17, 31 ‘for sale’ signs popped up in front of houses on Hickory, Balsam, Larch and Hemlock Streets, a large chunk of the Northdale neighbourhood, which occupies the area behind…
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Postal employees forced back to work
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As a result of the back to work legislation implemented upon Canada Post this past Tuesday June 28, Canadians can once again open their mailboxes and find bills. On June 14, Canada Post locked out its employees after they performed 12 days of rotating strikes. Gerry Deveau, Ontario’s regional director of the Canadian Union of…
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The shapeless mould of the NHL’s best goalie
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I’ll admit it from the get-go; I was never that enchanted with Boston Bruins’ goaltender Tim Thomas. Starting from the mere fact he wears a Bruins’ jersey, all the way to the size of his gut, Thomas never endeared himself to this unfortunate Leafs fan who got burned by his impressive play time and time…
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