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Should post-secondary education be free?
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I’m sure all of us currently enrolled in post-secondary education, or those who will be attending soon, have noticed it is a financial investment. Post-secondary education is undeniably expensive. It is a huge investment we make at such a young age and must pay off in loans as we attempt to navigate the workforce after graduating. The…
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Are university libraries necessary in our digitally motivated world?
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During my first year of university — back when the world was COVID-19 free — I frequently went to the library on campus to study or find books for my projects and assignments. I would check out physical copies of books and bring them back to my dorm room to find information on my topic. …
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What we lost with the COVID-19 pandemic
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This year has been a huge shock for everyone. The initial outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China affected many people, and it rapidly evolved into a global pandemic, which we are still fighting for the foreseeable future. Once the fight is over, this pandemic will not be forgotten, and it will make history. We will…
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Job recovery more difficult for women after shutdown, Laurier Economics professor finds
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought newfound economic challenges and adjustments to all Canadians, but especially women. Only recently has there been early research on how particular groups and communities have been impacted by the pandemic and the economic implications that have come with it. been early research on how particular groups and communities have been impacted…
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Laurier’s Orientation Week goes online: How to make the most of your O-Week
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O-week, frosh week or orientation week, whatever you call it, is one of the best experiences in university. O-Week is where students develop their first friendships with other university students, get a taste for living away from home, experience university social life, and more. This year will be especially unforgettable since the events will be…
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