With the recent job cuts and contract academic staff speaking out about unfairness, Laurier’s finances are under a microscope. But as staff, students and the community are trying to understand the decisions Laurier has recently made, it is important to…
According to a report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) the average gross payment for a Canadian physician in 2013 was approximately $328,000. Now I understand that many physicians have additional fees to cover since they normally run…
What really is the true meaning of Christmas? In all honesty, it hasn’t shown to matter much this holiday season. I know just like every other holiday Christmas has become commercialized and turned into spending money over celebrating and blah,…
Crowdsourcing can take on just about any size or shape possible to the imagination. From paying for a surgical procedure to finding the best gas prices in town, people can turn to the masses to help achieve their goal. Even…
Valentine’s Day is commonly known as the day when people express their love for one another by sending cards and exchanging gifts, mostly chocolates, roses and even dinners by candlelight. When dining out, Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest…
Upon completion of the digital library in the Grand River Hall basement in mid-December, students will now have full access to the provisions at the facility. Although the space was already open for students to use as of December,…
When many students leave to go to school in a new place, they’re excited about meeting new people, going to class and freedom from parents. One thing we’re not taught is how to spend responsibly. The ‘typical’ student experience says…
