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The ramifications of student debt
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Stepping into the academic world means so much more than just obtaining a decent grade these days. It’s not just essays, lab reports and mid-term exams that students have to deal with when they move into a new university town. Financial constraints — no matter how big or small — and increasing rising student…
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Make new friends and keep the old
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The friendships you make in university are the most crucial ones you will have, as these friends will be present throughout your entire university career. However, the goal should not be to replace your high school friends, but rather to balance them all with equal love and care. My three best friends and I were…
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Facing summer unemployment
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Students across Canada were faced with relatively high levels of unemployment this summer, a trend that has changed only minimally from last year. The over-saturated summer job market left many students out of work or scrabbling to find two or even three part-time positions. While youth unemployment rates have marginally decreased from last year, many…
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Comparing the price of suds
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Beer drinkers of Ontario are reportedly spending more money for their brew — an estimated $9.50 more per case. And that’s a lot of money to gulp down. In a recent study, Anindya Sen, an associate professor at the University of Waterloo, found that Ontarians are paying significantly more money for a 24-bottle case of…
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Bringing smiles to residences
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This year, Laurier students are going to be asked a simple yet perplexing question: “What made you smile today?” While most probably won’t see the grand philosophy behind this question, Laurier Residence Life and campus partners are looking at taking the smile beyond the face. That is, promoting positivity across campus. To do this, Laurier…
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Getting prepared for first-year
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School is quickly approaching. For some, this means the end to relaxing on the beach and the start of long nights and even longer essays. Don’t let the thoughts of exams get you down: half of the fun of school is getting the chance to prepare. However, there are some tips and supplies that will…
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Out in the working world
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The most valuable ingredient to success in the world of students, lies within the cup of a highly caffeinated beverage. At least, that is what has been proven to be a complimentary formula that seemed to get us through morning classes and all nighters. The idea of it all coming to the end as you…
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Beachwear for the guys
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As all of us move deeper into the balmy summer season, there is no doubt many will be heading to family cottages, local beaches or even a half blown up “kiddy pool” just to catch a break from this massive heat wave. Fellas, we may all be on summer break but, that’s no reason for…
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MBA grad pleads guilty to terrorism charges
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“One of the best parts of my job is the number of bright, young people that I’ve met, and every year there are a few that really stand out. And that was Suresh in his year.” Steve Farlow has been executive director of the Schlegal Centre for Entrepreneurship at Wilfrid Laurier University for 11 years.…
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Lawrence appointed dean of students at the Brantford campus
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Adam Lawrence was able to get a full-year test drive of what he was getting into before he was appointed as the new dean of students at the Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford campus last Friday. It was the experience as the acting dean of students at the Waterloo campus during the 2012-13 year that made…
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