Partying
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Laurier’s favourite holiday or by-laws’ worst nightmare?
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On March 17, the streets of Waterloo transform into a sea of green as students gather to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Wilfrid Laurier University students, along with visitors from surrounding schools, turn the city into a giant block party bringing both excitement and chaos. While it may be the most anticipated day of the…
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St Patrick’s Day Open Letter
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Celebrating Irish Heritage On March 1st 2023 Minister Ahmed Hussen and MP James Maloney officiallyproclaimed March as Irish Heritage Month. Recognizing the importance of Irish heritageto Canada brings great joy to the more than 4.6 million Canadians of Irish descent. Wehonour the many contributions of our compatriots and predecessors toward making thisgreat country what it…
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Alternatives to partying on St. Patricks Day
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Another Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fester during its celebrations. Our beloved street party on Ezra Avenue will not be taking place for a second year, but that doesn’t mean St. Patrick’s Day is a bust altogether. Whether you are celebrating with the members of your household or…
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How Laurier plans to combat street parties and unsanctioned gatherings during COVID-19
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On Sept. 28, 700 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Ontario, a single-day record for the province. With the number of cases continuing to rise, Wilfrid Laurier University has emphasized the importance of ensuring that students continue to follow public health protocol, especially now that many have returned to the region. This year, Laurier’s Homecoming…
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Why we party (and why it’s dangerous)
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At a certain age, the excitement around throwing house parties simply loses its novelty. At twenty-one — although premature this conclusion — I think I can confidently say I’m content never going to another house party again. At this point, the entire endeavor is a tiring effort rather than something to look forward to. As…
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Student partying during COVID-19: To snitch or not to snitch
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Your typical university student may argue that drinking and partying are part of university life. However, with the current international presence of COVID-19 and the high possibility of a second wave, students are strongly divided and mixed on their views towards partying. A person’s decisions lie in whether or not to go to a university…
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Filling and effective hangover fixes
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In the spirit of St Patrick’s Day, it would seem to be appropriate to prepare students on how to best cope with their post-Ezra hangovers via greasy and filling fast food. All things considered — i.e. the whole suspended classes, social isolation thing — condoning large gatherings isn’t exactly a morally, ethically, or hygienically sound…
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Laurier Homecoming showcases school spirit and new safety measures
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Laurier’s annual homecoming weekend took place from Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 29, a weekend created for alumni to come back and celebrate their alma mater but has now also included many current students celebrating their decision to come to Laurier and sport the purple and gold. Many other schools also had their homecomings…
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Lumen Fest lights up Uptown Waterloo
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On Sep. 28, Uptown Waterloo hosted Lumen, the second annual festival that features interdisciplinary installations of art, technology, and light. From 6-11 p.m, festival-goers were able to explore Uptown Waterloo and interact with over 27 installations at over 25 locations, spread across Uptown in four “zones.” Several musical acts were also featured at the event…
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