student life
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Why Daylight-Saving Drains Students Most
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In university there are often jokes about exhaustion. All-nighters are normalized; coffee is a personality trait, and students often say, “I will sleep when I am done,” and it feels like an unofficial motto. However, when the time comes
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New Year, New Semester: Tips for Student Success
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The New Year is always such an exciting time, as it brings new beginnings and experiences to look forward to. Especially for students, the beginning of a new semester presents an opportunity for a fresh academic start, allowing
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Students Feeling Tim’s Coffee Price Raise
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Their coffee price has risen by roughly 1.5 per cent, marking its first price adjustment since 2022 Tim Hortons has increased its coffee prices
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Canada Slashes International Study Permits Amid Federal Cap
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Canada is issuing far fewer international study permits this year as a federal cap and tougher approval requirements reshape the sector. Immigration, Refugees and
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Movies that are worth a Study Break
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This semester is filled with incredible films ranging from highly anticipated sequels to adaptations to original stories. Whether you’re a horror fan, a cinephile,
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Back-To-School Burnout: Signs to Watch and How to Cope
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Burnout isn’t waiting for midterms anymore. For many students, it starts the moment the semester begins, silently draining motivation before you’ve even bought all
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Student Union is back with their Club Fair season
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Students are invited to Laurier’s Clubs Fair during orientation week by the SU As the newest school year begins, Wilfrid Laurier University has the
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A better school-life balance
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Many of you have probably heard or made a New Year’s resolution about improving your school-life balance. While it may seem easy to some,
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What you need to know about the upcoming Students’ Union election
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From Jan. 24 at 8:00 a.m. to Jan. 26 at 8:00 p.m. , Wilfrid Laurier University students can vote for their next representatives on
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University milestones and eliminating guilt
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The minute you begin your first year at university, there are a number of expectations (both spoken and unspoken) that you are supposed to
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