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SHORE Centre expands with new location
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New location on Westmount Road in Waterloo allows for more clinic services On Feb. 20, the SHORE Centre announced on Instagram that they would be opening a new location at 50 Westmount Road North in Waterloo on Mar. 4. Serving the Waterloo Region for 50 years, the SHORE Centre offers “reproductive rights focused, sex-positive, inclusive…
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Black history month begins for CCAWR in the Region of Waterloo
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On Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., the Canadian Caribbean Association of Waterloo Region is hosting their annual Black History Month Launch at the Ken Seiling Region of Waterloo Museum. Thursday, Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month. The theme for the month this year is, “Black Excellence: A Heritage to…
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The Second Annual Increasing Teacher Diversity Event Held On The Waterloo Campus
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On Nov. 8, the second annual Increasing Teacher Diversity event was held on the Waterloo campus. The event hosts high school students around Waterloo and aims to inspire future students from diverse backgrounds to pursue a career in teaching. “Diverse representation in teaching matters because we want the institution to reflect the people and the…
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WLU registration site suffers issues
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Registration can be a stressful time for students, especially those who require specific classes to graduate. When it comes time to log in and create your schedule, the last thing you want to see is an error message. However, several Wilfrid Laurier University students were met with that sight this month. On July 4, I…
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Outside the binary of doom-scrolling and oblivion
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The mid-50-year-olds in my life always say that they doom scroll as soon as they wake up in the morning. It’s a habit that they also recognize the need to stop. From burning forests and wars, to shootings and political drama, the sadness and tensions of the world are inescapable for them. Simultaneously, my inherent…
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“For Mahsa Amini”: How to assist the people of Iran
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On Oct. 6, interested individuals in the community gathered on the University of Waterloo’s campus for the information session “For Mahsa Amini.” For those not aware of the ongoing crisis in Iran, Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old Iranian woman whose life ended on Sept. 16 after being beaten for not wearing her hijab in accordance…
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Food Justice Garden provides produce for students in need
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Martin Luther University College joined forces with Laurier Students’ Public Interest Research Group (LSPIRG) this summer to promote food justice on campus. The Food Justice Garden is located at Martin Luther University College facing Albert Street. It has raised garden beds and is home to over 23 different types of vegetables and herbs that provide…
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New WRPS campaign raises awareness
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Content warning: This article mentions sexual assault and violence. The Waterloo Regional Police Service has partnered with five local organizations to launch the ‘Help is Here’ campaign. One of those organizations is the Sexual Support Centre of Waterloo Region. According to an email to The Cord from Saranyaa Tharmalingam, their manager of counselling services, “the…
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Could North America adopt the social credit system?
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What would happen if your every interaction, positive or negative, was being tracked? All of your favourite hobbies, shopping habits, political preferences, social media posts, and social interactions were monitored by the government and you were giving a score to deem whether you were trustworthy? If it sounds like something out of Black Mirror to…
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