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The Poppy: A Bloom of Memory and Gratitude
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Every November, Canadians begin to wear a small, red poppy pinned to their jackets, sweaters and coats. Some hang them from rear-view mirrors; others place them gently on cenotaphs or graves. The simple, bright flower—made of fabric or crepe paper—appears everywhere in the weeks leading up to November 11th: Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy…
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Student-athletes have an impressive academic year
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Student-athletes may not have been able to compete on the field due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that has not stopped them from achieving competitive grade point averages and thriving academically. The Fall 2020 semester marked an impressive achievement for student-athletes. The 523 Golden Hawk student-athletes were able to raise their combined average GPA one…
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Laurier issues student engagement survey after receiving Laurier Research Ethics Board Approval
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Wilfrid Laurier University has issued the National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE) Pulse 2020 survey to current undergraduate students and has received the Laurier Research Ethics Board approval. Several Canadian universities are participating in the survey, which is comprised of 15 questions and takes three minutes to finish. Students are encouraged to complete the survey…
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How students deal with burnout
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I, among probably many other students at this time of year, am completely burned out, to the point where I cannot even fathom being fully on top of things and able to move through life as a functional human being who is not constantly having an existential crisis or stress-induced migraines. People told me that…
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Laurier honours those who served in annual Remembrance Day ceremonies
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Last Monday, Nov. 11, marked 101 years since the end of the First World War, a conflict which saw the death of over 61,000 Canadians, and the wounding of over 172,000. To commemorate, Wilfrid Laurier University, as well as the Laurier History Students’ Association, hosted a number of events, including its annual Remembrance Day ceremony…
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Why it is important to acknowledge and pay your respects on Remembrance Day
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Right now, there are approximately 90,000 serving members in the Canadian Armed Forces. There are also over 650,000 veterans currently living. These people are as diverse as the duties they’ve performed in the service of their country. From providing humanitarian assistance to staring death face down the ramp of a landing craft off the shores…
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Time management resources available to students on campus
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Midterm season is in full-gear and with all the assignments, essays and midterms due this week, it’s not always easy to stay on top of things. Although Reading Week has just passed, you might feel as though you didn’t get enough work done, if any. Academics are easily the largest cause of stress for students,…
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