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Ways to get involved at Laurier
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Whether you’re a first year, or a returning Golden Hawk looking to expand your community, getting involved at Laurier has plenty of opportunities. Getting involved on campus is also a great way to build friendships, develop new skills, and take advantage of everything Laurier has to offer. WLUSP (The Cord, The Community edition, The Blueprint,…
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Laurier named one of Canada’s top employers for young people
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Laurier has been named an outstanding employer for the second time this month, this time being recognized for being a top employer for young people in Canada, being only one of two post-secondary institutions to receive the honour and the only one in Ontario. Only 100 winners in all of Canada are named, with the…
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Laurier student seeks unique opportunities as a Naval reservist
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Simon Gonsalves, fourth-year political science and history student at Wilfrid Laurier University, has spent his time throughout his post-secondary career undertaking a unique part-time job as a naval reservist with the Canadian Military. Gonsalves works as a naval combat information operator and member of ship’s company at HMCS Star in Hamilton. Gonsalves said that he…
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Virtual Reality: Advancing our Field of Vision
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“People call virtual reality an empathy machine,” said Bernie Roehl, lab instructor and software specialist at University of Waterloo. The two of us sat down at a William’s café and dove into the possibilities of the emerging virtual revolution. Virtual reality is opening up countless possibilities and with its rapid growth, I found myself hungry…
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Ignoring the signs of online scams
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Where I’m from, online scams are something everyone knows about—the young, the old the—everyone. We all know, or think we know, that if someone contacts you and asks you to send them money, that you’re most likely being scammed. If you won the a draw but don’t remember entering, it’s probably a scam. If you’re…
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Waterloo welcomes CTRL V, the first virtual reality arcade
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Minutes away from Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, is CTRL V, a not-so-typical, recently opened, arcade. Step aside, Dance Dance Revolution and classic pinball; it’s time to make room for headgear, futuristic black lights and simulations that place you as the main character of a game. Headlining this new venture is Robert…
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