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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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