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Laurier is no longer #1 in student satisfaction
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I remember when I got accepted into Laurier in 2019, and everywhere I looked whether it was online, in the viewbooks or emails, the heading “#1 in Student Satisfaction” was displayed everywhere. Especially after the pandemic, Laurier’s satisfaction rating has declined. Students began expressing their opinions frequently through social media and notably on the Spotted…
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An un-Christian Christmas: Why it is a secular holiday
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As November comes to an end, many of us are thinking about the holiday season: stores are playing Christmas music, it’s cold and snowy, and children are writing up their wishlists. When one thinks of the original theme of Christmas, that is, the birth of Jesus Christ, this music, snowy weather, and wishful thinking are…
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Little known Christmas songs to bring you some unexpected holiday cheer
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‘Tis the season of carolers and curling up by a warm and cozy fire every night — If you are so lucky as to have one. With Black Friday having passed, some have already begun to shop for Christmas gifts for their friends and loved ones. For many, this involves at least one or more…
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The 75 year anniversary of “It’s a Wonderful Life”
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The term “classic” has been affixed to many films and the label is one of the highest compliments any movie can hope to attain. Being called “a classic” means not only that it is of high quality, but that its popularity has remained consistent or has grown since its release. It has become a mainstay…
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Looking for answers to the disappearance of Peng Shuai
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Tennis star Peng Shuai has disappeared following accusations of assault against a former top-ranking member of the Chinese Communist Party. The disappearance has left many concerned for Shuai’s safety. The Women’s Tennis Association claims that it will cut ties with China and refuse to host events in the country until Shuai’s whereabouts are known and…
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British Columbia’s new approach to drug use is a step in the right direction
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The government of British Columbia has asked the federal government to make them exempt from certain provisions of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. This exemption would decriminalize the possession of small quantities of drugs such as cocaine and heroin in an effort to battle drug use. While traditional methods of tackling drug use in…
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Ontario set to increase minimum wage
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Earlier this month, the Ontario government announced that it will increase the minimum wage from 14.35$ per hour to 15$ per hour on Jan. 1, 2022. This increase will also affect those in the service industry, who are currently compensated at 12.55$ per hour, as it will increase their wage to the same 15$ an…
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Noam Chomsky makes comments about people who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19
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World-renowned linguist and political commentator Noam Chomsky received significant media attention following his comments about people who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine. Chomsky claimed that voluntary isolation should be expected of people who refuse to be vaccinated, as they pose a potential harm to society. He was hesitant to claim enforcement would be necessary but acknowledged…
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Donald Trump to launch social outlet company “Truth Social”
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Former President Donald Trump has announced that he will launch a new media enterprise, which will include a social media app named “Truth Social,” and a television network that will feature “non-woke” programming. This comes after the former President was banned from other social media networks following the Capitol Hill riots of Jan. 6, 2021.…
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Will Facebook’s name change be the makeover it needs to recover its reputation?
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Social media conglomerate Facebook will be changing its name, citing a shift in focus to the “metaverse” as the motivation. Critics of Facebook cite the company’s less-than-stellar reputation as the primary reason for the change. When dealing with a company as large as Facebook, would a change in name ever rehabilitate a ruined reputation? I…
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