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Revisiting the past
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Laurier’s Association of Black Students (ABS) celebrated Black History Month during the first two weeks of February with events that commemorate the achievements of influential actors throughout the history of inequality of people of African descent. “It is our vision that by informing the community, the efforts and contributions of Black individuals as well as Black…
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Prof nominated for Edgar Allan Poe Award
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“My mom introduced me to Agatha Christie novels when I was a kid and as a teenager my dad introduced me to Perry Mason, the old TV re-runs,” said Philippa Gates, associate film professor at Wilfrid Laurier, in an interview with The Cord. “I’ve always liked the crime genre.” Gates, who published Detecting Men: Masculinity…
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‘This team can be a darkhorse’
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The Western Mustangs don’t scare the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. The big bad hockey team from London, ranked third in Canada, have proven themselves to be mere mortals in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) circuit with two uncharacteristic losses to end the season. The Mustangs’ 2-1 loss versus York and a 9-5 shootout defeat at…
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Basketball Hawks have lost two of three
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In the final home game of the regular season the Wilfrid Laurier men’s basketball team suffered a setback against Windsor. The visiting Lancers made the Athletic Complex look like their home defeating the Hawks 77-69 Saturday afternoon. “Windsor lost to Waterloo on Wednesday, which they weren’t expecting to do, so we knew they would come…
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Shepley anchors an inexperienced blueline
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Although the men’s hockey team may not have had their best season (9-17-2), that’s not to say there haven’t been some standout players on the rink. When people think of the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks, the defence can sometimes be overlooked, but that is exactly where you’ll find veteran Zack Shepley. Currently in his third…
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Ottawa She-Gees win powder puff
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It was another successful weekend for the annual Laurier Letterman Ontario University Athletics (OUA) powder puff tournament as this year saw what could be considered the largest gathering of powder puff teams in Laurier history. The three-day flag football tournament took place from Feb. 9-11 and hosted 27 teams from all over the province. “It…
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Increased warm and cold periods
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The weather has been all over the place and Canadians are wondering what’s happening? Is it a good thing or not? Some spring and summer lovers might think so, but then there’s the avid skiers and snowboarders who are tired of the grassy, wet hills this season. Evan Fraser, associate professor of geography at the…
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Accelerated degrees
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TORONTO (CUP) — Accelerated three-year degrees could eventually be seen at the University of Guelph, as a working group is currently in the early stages of studying their feasibility. The potential three-year bachelor degrees would be equivalent to the current four-year degree, with an added possibility of adding another year to gain a master’s degree…
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Harper aims to strengthen Chinese ties
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent trip to China has attracted a lot of national attention, raising numerous questions as to the future connections with this major world power. Talk of a free trade agreement, economic gain and diversified trade have been filling newspapers and generating heated discussion as to whether or not this new partnership…
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Waterloo wins sustainability award
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The City of Waterloo continues to show its excellence in not only advanced technology but advanced thinking when it comes to green initiatives and long term sustainability goals. Last week, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) unveiled the winners of the 2012 Sustainable Communities Awards. This program recognizes municipal projects across Canada that demonstrate excellence…
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