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Reflecting On Holiday Traditions
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When looking back on the holiday season, it is important to take the time to reflect on everything that has been celebrated. What was it that you celebrated this year? In addition to acknowledging one’s own festivities, in alignment with the embracing community of Laurier, it is essential to acknowledge the many different holidays and…
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History of The Cord
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On Sept. 23, 1926, the College Cord published its first issue as a campus newspaper for the students at Waterloo College. Over many years, Waterloo College eventually transformed into the academic institution we know today, Wilfrid Laurier University. Through these developmental years, as Laurier saw changes in its name, educational affiliation and culture, the campus…
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Laurier professor to lead Holocaust field course in Poland
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This spring, 22 undergraduate students from Wilfrid Laurier University will explore the history of the Holocaust by visiting the very properties upon which that history unfolded. Over 13 days, Eva Plach, an associate professor at WLU’s Department of History, will lead these students in a field course titled “Into that Darkness: Poland, World War Two,…
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The origins of Valentine’s Day
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The history behind Valentine’s Day has disappeared under all the roses and chocolates. More often than not, people have cared more about heart shaped chocolates than the history behind the holiday. But what is its true origin? Ironically, Valentine’s Day had no correlation to love at first. While uncertain, some historians have traced its roots…
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A short(ish) history of Christmas and Santa Claus
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Few people, if any, know the world’s most popular holiday as intimately as Gerry Bowler, author of four books on Christmas and a history professor at the University of Manitoba researching the intersection of religion and popular culture. The original religious inspiration for Christmas, as the symbol of the nativity scene suggests, has everything to…
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How old books can teach us modern lessons
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Classic literature’s relevance and significance in modern times have been found in the lessons they provide. Despite being written centuries ago, the ability of these stories to present concepts applicable today has spoken volumes as to the importance in maintaining the study of and appreciation for such written pieces. With there being an increase in…
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Rich History at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
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As the “largest community museum in Ontario”, the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is host to much of KW Region’s rich history. Admission to the museum ($11 for adults, $8 for students and $5 for children) includes access to the 60-acre “living history experience” Doon Heritage Village. With one main exhibit – The Waterloo Region…
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Laurier community mourns the passing of Alicia McKenzie
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Wilfrid Laurier University mourns the passing of beloved faculty of arts teaching instructor Alicia McKenzie. McKenzie started teaching at Laurier in 2008, and maintained a reputation as an outstanding instructor in the history and medieval departments for 15 years. As well as teaching at Laurier, McKenzie was also an instructor at Conestoga College for six…
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The Last Duel – Gruesome truths and modern connections
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Trigger warning: this article contains mentions of sexual assault. The Last Duel is based on the book of the same name by Eric Jager. Detailing the last officially recognized judicial duel in France, the novel is based on a true story of a woman’s fight to have her sexual assaulter punished for his vile actions.…
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Women’s hockey drops first game to Gryphons 2-1
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Hawks trail best-of-three series 1-0 going back to Waterloo
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