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Women in Leadership Laurier’s little library returns to campus
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For all the book lovers out there, Women in Leadership Laurier’s (WILL) Little Library made its return on Dec. 4. WILL introduced their little library in November of 2022 for the first time. All Proceeds from this event were donated to the Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. The swift return of WILL’s Little Library…
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Finding your place: exploring extracurricular opportunities at Laurier’s club fair
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Embarking on the transformative journey of academics involves more than just attending classes and studying within the confines of a classroom. It’s about immersing oneself in a vibrant and diverse community that encourages personal growth, skill development and lifelong friendships. One great way to not only meet new students with similar interests, but also to…
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The rise and fall of Andrew Tate
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History has always provided a plethora of fragile male egos, but in the past few years, certain toxic figures have become hot-button topics. It would not be unsurprising to name Andrew Tate as the 21st century’s leader of controversial men on the Internet. But after his arrest for human trafficking charges on Dec. 29, Tate’s…
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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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Getting involved virtually: what campus clubs will look like during COVID-19
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On May 15, Wilfrid Laurier University announced its overall approach for the fall 2020 semester amidst continuing developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic — with the majority of undergraduate and graduate courses planned to take place virtually. As many in-person classes will be shifted to remote-learning formats, there have been questions raised about the status of clubs…
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No, intoxication is still not an excuse for sexual assault, despite how many petitions you’ve seen
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Recently, as I browse daily through my various social media timelines to see what’s happening outside my little quarantine bubble, I’ve noticed a crucial flaw in our current world of chaos: misinformation. One of the biggest problems in media providing such easy access to the news all over the world is the danger of constant…
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Bill Cosby faces jail time
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It was in 2014 when sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby first went viral. Nearly four years later, he has finally been convicted of aggravated assault. Cosby’s first trial was in June 2017 — it ended in a mistrial. He was retried by a jury on April 26, 2018 and was ultimately found guilty of…
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Accurate portrayals of sexual assault on television are important
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Since the end of May, BBC Casualty has been airing a storyline surrounding sexual assault involving two of the main characters. Casualty has been running for over 30 years and has often tackled hard-hitting content, but sometimes misses the mark. When it was announced that the show would be airing this specific storyline, myself and…
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Harvey Weinstein’s crimes are disgusting, but not surprising
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Harvey Weinstein has dominated media headlines lately due to an increasing onslaught of accusations made against him regarding many alleged acts of sexual assault. I wish I could say that finding out about this news shook me to my core, but it didn’t. Reading about his repugnant behaviour detailed in a gripping article from The…
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Clubs on campus: the importance of getting involved
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Getting to know people on campus can be both challenging and intimidating. Thankfully, there are more places to meet people than just in the classroom. Involving yourself in campus clubs and organizations is a sure-fire way to situate yourself around people with similar interests, but with so many amazing groups to join, it can be…
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