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Laurier reveals investments with Boston Partners Global
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After a summer of rallies and protests, Wilfrid Laurier University disclosed a portion of their investment portfolio back in August. Of these investments, Expedia, Siemens and Airbus, three companies under the capital market company, Boston Parners Global Investors, work with companies that fund Israel. While Laurier has now done a partial disclosure of their investments,…
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Discover the latest at Laurier’s Athletics Complex
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This year, Wilfrid Laurier University’s Athletic Complex stands as a vibrant cornerstone of student life, offering an array of facilities and programming designed to elevate your fitness journey and foster community spirit. Situated at the intersection of King Street North and University Avenue West on the Waterloo campus, the Laurier Athletic Complex provides a hub…
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Are bike lanes needed in Kitchener-Waterloo?
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The Region of Waterloo plans to repurpose two of the four lanes on Benton Street and Frederick Street in Kitchener. Is adding more a wise decision to make, considering the ongoing financial crisis spurred by a population increase in the region? In 2018, the Region of Water- loo identified this project in their transportation master…
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I actually don’t mind the geese on campus
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Before you get upset, give me a second to explain myself. Of course, the geese on campus are annoying and I hate doing the Dune sandwalk to avoid goose poop as much as anyone. There is almost nothing more irritating than dragging yourself out of bed for an 8:30 a.m. class and having to take…
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Are our attention spans getting shorter?
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In an era where presentations must captivate within 10 minutes, speeches lose listeners after 30 seconds, and just eight seconds de- termine if our attention is hooked, are short-form media content like TikTok’s, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts further eroding our already fragile attention spans? The claim that short-form media directly causes shortened atten- tion…
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The role local bookstores play in Canada
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“It’s the sweetest part, I’m sure for all of the staff here, to put the right book someone’s hands and know it’s going to change their lives,” said previous co-owner of Words Worth Books Chuck Erion during the independent bookstore’s 40th anniversary event for the public on May 11. As any local from Waterloo will…
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Fun in the sun and the importance of sunscreen
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With the rise of over 30-degree days on our radars, the Canadian Skincare Foundation estimates that more than 80,000 cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year. Additionally, the Canadian Cancer Society estimates that approximately 11,300 Canadians will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer, of which 1,300 Canadians might die. Melanoma is the most…
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The suburban impact of nature in modern cities
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I don’t claim to be an urban planner and my knowledge on this topic does not extend beyond my own research coupled with my binge-watching of Parks and Recreation., but as a life-long citizen of suburbia, I feel that my personal experience resonates with others. At which point did we go from parks that supported…
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