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Going local on food systems
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Behind the plates that get served at our tables every day, there are intricate infrastructures and economies that control how and where food is produced, processed and distributed. According to Alison Blay-Palmer, an associate professor of geography and environmental studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, this current food system may not be the most favourable for…
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Unique take on conflicts
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If you’re in a negotiation it might be time to get a little bit angry. According to research by Ivona Hideg, an assistant business professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, displaying signs of genuine anger can beneficial in negotiations. “It’s a very good and effective strategy because by displaying anger, the other party is more likely…
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Measuring climate change with backyard hockey rinks
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Glaciers are melting, polar bears are dying and migratory behaviours of birds are changing. These are all interesting aspects about climate change, but Robert McLeman, a geography and environmental studies professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, worries they will only be regarded by the general public as more relatable facts rather than the harsh reality. “When…
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Healthy choices for kids
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Parenting is certainly no easy task: the innumerable number of lifestyle choices to be made for the child can easily become dizzying. As a mother, Linda Quirke, a sociology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University understands and researches this. Quirke’s current, on going research involves reviewing every Today’s Parent issue — a popular parenting magazine —…
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Giving support through food
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With stress levels rising during exams at Wilfrid Laurier University, skipping meals is unfortunately one of the neglectful behaviours seen during these times. What many students don’t realize is that Wilfrid Laurier University’s Students’ Union’s food bank service is a resource available for these situations. “The Food Bank isn’t just for those who can’t afford…
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Analyzing voter influence
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With the 2012 American presidential election coming to a close, it is somewhat relevant to examine what kind of factors influence voters in their decision making processes. Jason Roy, a political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, recently conducted a study that looked at several of these factors. The study was conducted on 2,727 Laurier…
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WLU prof looks at the real ‘tweet’
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What do humans and songbirds have in common? They both “tweet” for social communication. Social behaviour such as “tweeting” by songbirds can have great implications in the animal kingdom. David White, a psychology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, studies the brown-headed cowbird, its songs and the intricate social complexities surrounding it. The cowbird — a…
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