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Opting in for the better of the student body
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Last week’s edition of The Cord contained an article about student fees that I found concerning. The author argued that students who feel they are not directly benefiting from services funded by their student fees should opt-out. That is a monumentally bad idea, not just for the person opting out, but for all the other…
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“Women’s” march: white feminism in Washington
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On Jan. 21, millions of people came together across the globe to advocate for women’s rights. The main march that took place in Washington, the day after Trump’s inauguration, was recorded as the largest mass march in American history. These peaceful protests were concerned with women’s rights to their bodies, reproductive rights, gender-based violence and…
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Balderdash series shines light on WLU literary community
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The Balderdash Reading Series held their first event on the night of Jan. 25, in the Wilfrid Laurier University Robert Langen Art Gallery. Eager bibliophiles filled the room, excited to hear selected readings from a few of the best modern Canadian authors. The event was created to fulfill a need in the Laurier literary community.…
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O’Leary Canada’s Trump?
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Have you ever heard the saying that Canada is the same as America, just a few years behind? That saying may prove very true when considering the future of Canadian politics. The hugely controversial American election process that started several years ago is resurfacing in Canadian politics right now. I have been surprised at the…
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Newly elected Board of Directors sees increase in female representation
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With the 2017 Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union elections over, the gender ratio on the Board of Directors has increased its female board presence. Seven men and five women have been elected onto the Board of Directors. The five women who have been elected are Emily Rezkalla, Klaudia Wojtanowski, Ilana Roitman, Moumita Paul and Dana…
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Laurier head coach, Scott Ballantyne, listed in top 101 most influential Canadians in Baseball
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Bob Elliot, long-time Toronto Sun baseball reporter and what most consider to be the premier reporter in his field, has released his 2016 edition of “Bob Elliots 101 most influential Canadians in baseball.” This year’s edition included the likes of Russell Martin of the Toronto Blue Jays and Major League Baseball hall-of-famer, Fergie Jenkins. One…
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WLU Men’s basketball avenge their loss against Warriors
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The Hawks were out for revenge against Waterloo after they were upset by the Warriors earlier this month. Laurier responded well in the rematch and ended up winning by a final score of 82-75. The Hawks have now won two straight games and seemed to have found their rhythm after a rocky stretch at the…
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Calling the monster what it is: cancer
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I recently saw a film about the trials a young child experiences once a family member is affected by “the illness.” The protagonist of this story had to watch in disbelief as “the big one” took hold of his mother and she grew weaker and paler after every “treatment” failed and every “medicine” had no…
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Changes made to waste collection in Waterloo
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Changes to how waste will be collected in the Waterloo Region will come into effect this March 2017. The new changes will affect all single family homes that qualify for curbside collection, as well as small apartments that have up to six units. Single family homes will be limited to four bags or cans of…
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Coming together to oppose the new president
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On Jan. 20, Donald Trump was sworn into office, marking the official beginning to his first presidential term. Over the past year, we stood in awe as Trump effortlessly overwhelmed the Republican Party’s most accomplished politicians. The rise of Trump represents something different to each person. If you are an admirer of Trump, you are…
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