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Failteโs closure in uptown Waterloo
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Cold, jagged white brick wraps around King St.โs hole-in-the-wall surrounded by more distinguished establishments like DVLB and The Pub on King, a broken lantern highlights the un-marked entrance to the bar and restaurant formerly known as Failte. Maybe it was the distinct confusion of character that put the final nail in this restaurantโs coffin. While…
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The man behind the name of Laurier
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Wilfrid Laurier: a career politician, boasting a 40-years-plus record as Member of Parliament and as leader of the Liberal party. As leader, his term started in 1887 and ended in 1919. However, within this period were the almost 15 years he led this noble country as the chief among civil servants. Few politicians in Canadian…
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Letter to the Editor: Dosman must face consequences
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I’ve been reading all sorts of people’s posts [in regards to Sandor Dosman’s contract termination with the GSA] and the common theme I’m seeing is everyone saying: “how sensitive is this generation is blah blah blah.” In my opinion, if you think about it realistically, slavery is not really something to joke about publicly. I…
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Letter to the Editor: An open letter to the WLUGSA from a former president
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Dear WLUGSA, You are my friends and colleagues and for that reason I think it is prudent to be blunt and honest with you in regards to the sudden closing of Veritas Cafeฬ. Speaking as a past-president of WLUGSA, I am deeply disappointed and embarrassed by your actions over the course of the past few…
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UPDATED: GSA releases third statement
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As of Dec. 12, The Wilfrid Laurier University Graduate Students’ Association has terminated its contract with Sandor Dosman, operator of Veritas Cafรฉ, which is located in the the quad, beside the GSAย office. Veritas Cafรฉ maintained a contract with the GSA in order to occupy the space and has been open on campus for a little…
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Vanderbeek and Raines in the spotlight
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The Laurier womenโs swimming contingent is on pace for a historic season. The team has already experienced a number of individual and relay successes and was recently ranked inside the U-Sports top ten for the first time since 2006. Leading the way for the purple and gold this season are a pair of star performers,…
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A bad gift isn’t the end of the Christmas experience
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Itโs Christmas morning. Youโre sitting with your family, gathered around the Christmas tree, enjoying each otherโs company. The floor is littered with gift wrapping, and the time for opening presents is coming to an end. As you take the last sip of luke-warm hot chocolate, you can feel the holiday cheer begin to fade as…
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Great off campus study spots
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Settlement Co.ย (23 King St N, Waterloo) This new addition to uptown Waterloo is becoming a study hot spot. This student-friendly space offers free wifi, a wireless charging station, lots of outlets and arguably most important for this time of year โ unlimited coffee refills. With friendly baristas, trendy decor, comfortable seating and great lighting,…
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Digitization of photography has not killed the value of the photograph
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Gone are the days of gathering around the coffee table with grandma and grandpa looking at old photo albums, reminiscing on the โgood olโ timesโ. The once tangible book of memories is now stored digitally on websites such as Facebook and Instagram, collecting self-validating likes never to be shared again. Although this is the current…
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Showdown of the Star Series: Wars vs. Trek
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Isaac Asimov once defined the difference between the interconnected genres of science fiction and fantasy, calling the former possible and the latter not. This is the first clue toward the significant differences between the two major Star franchises, and itโs one that generally disqualifies the question of which one is objectively superior. Thereโs no denying…
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