
For womenโs soccer, making it to the World Cup is a dream come true. The dream could not be possible without trailblazing women fighting for their place on the world stage, equal opportunities, and fair pay. The 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand could be the last time viewers and competitors see generational…

Many institutions across Canada, Wilfrid Laurier University included, have adopted the third week in September as Consent Awareness Week. The gender based violence prevention initiative, Courage To Act, defines Consent Awareness Week as a time for conversation. โThis week is a significant opportunity to reflect, champion, and celebrate consent as a cornerstone of all relationships,…
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With our love for the holidays comes an equal amount of love for festive songs that arenโt usually approached from a critical perspective, ones which often have the potential to perpetuate problematic notions regarding consent around the holidays.ย Baby Itโs Cold Outside โ originally written by Frank Loesser, but popularized by singers like Frank Sinatra,…
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Forever 21, a company rife with its own problems and a looming path to bankruptcy, has recently found itself on the receiving end of a 10 million dollar lawsuit courtesy of Ariana Grande. The fast fashion retailer is facing the consequences of using the singerโs likeness in various Instagram posts without her permission, and, given…
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The school year is starting up, and thus, the amount of people experiencing university culture is going to be increasing once again.ย People are living away from home for the first time, and are going to be discovering a life of independence that they are not used to. Maybe people have their own room,…

On Wednesday night, the Graduate Students Association and the Wilfrid Laurier University Library had their official opening of #ConsentED, an interactive exhibit focused on spreading awareness and starting conversations about consent and sexual assault. The exhibit is based on the work of former master of social work student, Eleanor McGrath. Her thesis won an award…
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The World Cup of Hockey has returned, after the tournament hasnโt been played since 2004. For those that donโt know, the world cup of hockey is a two week long tournament hosted by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Playersโ Association. Six countries and eight teams ice their countryโs best roster in…


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