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The Illusion that Everyone has it Figured Out
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Walking across campus, scrolling through social media, or sitting in a lecture hall, it is easy to notice how much it seems like everyone else has it all together. People already know what they want to do. They’re finishing internships, securing jobs, graduating on time and seem to have a clear path ahead. Meanwhile, you are just trying to survive midterms, keep up with assignments, and figure out what comes next. It is natural to feel like you are falling behind. Life appears to be moving forward while you are stuck in the…
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Laurier Students Run from Waterloo to Guelph to Raise Awareness for Colorectal Cancer
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Three students from Wilfrid Laurier University are turning personal loss and lived experience into action, organizing a long-distance run from Waterloo to Guelph to raise awareness and funds for colorectal cancer research. What began as a small, student-led initiative quickly grew into a large community event, drawing an unexpectedly strong turnout in support of the cause. “I…
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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 around for the clocks to move forward each spring, the change always seems minor, as it is just one hour. For students, already running empty, though, that hour is not small. And suddenly the jokes stopped being funny. …
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AI Suspicion Shapes Student Writing Habits at Laurier University
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As the winter 2026 semester began, many Laurier students received their syllabi and saw their professors’ stances on AI use in the classroom. Some say AI is acceptable, but only if used to generate ideas and nothing more. Others are fully against its use. Regardless of the policy, however, students say AI is still being used—often in ways that violate…
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The Magic of Community: Finding Joy Beyond Family Traditions
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What makes the holiday season feel magical? The festive atmosphere? Time with family? A big Christmas meal? For many children, December is full of excitement and anticipation. For adults, though, that sense of wonder often fades, replaced by everyday stress. Growing older can be difficult, and one of the hardest parts is losing the feeling…
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Thrifting Trend Thrives Among Students, Rooted in Centuries
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Thrifting has never been more popular, but the concept of thrifting spans back hundreds of years. What began as a way for low-income communities has evolved into sustainable and affordable lifestyle. The beginning of the trade can be seen in the 13th century, appearing as piles of clothes in markets or early bartering systems.…
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Bill 33 is Anti-Educational and Divisive
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Bill 33 is Ontario’s conservative government’s plan to hoard and preserve as much authority as it possibly can. It is anti-educational and controlling, a wolf in sheep’s clothes, claiming to protect the rights and pockets of students. Ultimately, however, Bill 33 is designed to remove student autonomy, divide the student body and silence voices that…
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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 utmost pleasure of inviting its next wave of first years onto its campus. The month of September is an intense and confusing period for first-year university students. With a huge array…
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The many mixed emotions of a graduating student
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I’m a student about to graduate and as the academic year winds down, one thought consistently looms over my head like a dark storm cloud — what happens next when the life I’ve built over the past four years suddenly disappears? Even though the year isn’t officially over, I can feel the anxiety creeping in…
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How volunteering for my political party of choice has helped me grow
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On Aug. 15, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would once again be going into a federal election. Naturally, there was outrage online – why call an election during a pandemic? Is this all just a ploy by the Liberal Party to gain a majority? What’s the importance of voting when you don’t like…
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