Tag: Wilfrid Laurier University
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WLUSU campaign platforms
All photos courtesy of Ryan Hueglin, except Nick DeSumma by Cody Hoffman and Melody Parton by Layla Bozich. President Chandler Jolliffe My goal as President and CEO of the Laurier Student’s Union…
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WLUSP campaign platforms
President Dani Saad In the past year, I have built relationships with people I work with at The Cord and in other departments. As an editor, I have learned how hard volunteers…
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Men’s hockey team disappoints at Humber North
Coming off an unsuccessful tournament at Humber North, the men’s hockey team came up short again in the semifinals, losing 4-1 to Seneca Newham after coming out of their pool with a…
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On Campus Job and Experience Fair successful in raising awareness
Students gathered into the lobby of the Research and Academic Centre West for the On Campus Job and Experience Fair held this past Wednesday. The event was organized by the Career Development…
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Dodgeball team hopes to leave George Brown victorious
The extramural dodgeball team is looking to end their season on a high note on January 23. After two third place finishes to start the season, it’s going to take all they’ve…
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Men’s basketball team tries to keep season alive on Friday
The extramural men’s basketball team is looking to get on track in what could be their final tournament of the year at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus on January 23. The…
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Students unhappy with university’s used book buyback system
Because money is not in abundance for the average student, he/she will do what is possible to save here and there. What better way to make a little pocket change than sell…
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A plea for inclusive language
I was standing outside of a classroom a few days ago and I overheard a story being shared about a crazy weekend. The punch line was that their friend did something really…
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Students express dismay over the campus being open during frigid two days
With this past Monday and Tuesday’s frigid temperatures that dropped below -15 Celsius, many Laurier Brantford students were expecting the campus to be closed. However, regardless of weather conditions, the campus chose…
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Laurier’s new digital library officially opens; students voice concerns
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…
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Laurier athletics: year in review
It was an incredible year for Laurier athletics in 2013, most notably on the Brantford campus. From hosting an OUA hockey game for the school’s second homecoming to the massive feat of…
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Laurier’s women’s hockey team ends the first half in great shape
The Laurier women’s hockey team continued their great season with wins over the Waterloo Warriors and Brock Badgers in the annual Waterloo Christmas Tournament. The Golden Hawks currently have 19 wins, four…
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Golden Hawk Limelight: Alicia Appleby
Alicia Appleby, a fourth year student in concurrent education, is a very involved member on campus. She has continuously been involved, and now sits as associate Vice President of campus clubs and…
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Study and munch simultaneously
It’s that time of the year where students start cramming for exams. Everyone’s studying, preparing for the last hurrah of the semester. This time of year can be quite stressful for many,…
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Freelance investigative journalist discusses journalism, offers advice
Following a guest lecture from accomplished freelance investigative journalist Alison Motluk, we had a chance to catch up with her and get her thoughts on the journalism industry and a little advice…
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Tips and tricks for finding the perfect place to rent
A large part of the university experience involves living away from home, whether it’s in residence or off campus. Many students here at Laurier live off campus at least once during their…
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Co-ed volleyball team places second at Redeemer
After a dominant showing leading up to the co-ed extramural volleyball team’s showdown in the finals against Humber College, the Golden Hawks couldn’t defeat the Humber Hawks. Laurier won all of their…
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Laurier’s defense needs to improve after 6-6 tie vs. McMaster
“You should never tie a game or lose a game when you put up six,” says Michael Bondy of the Laurier Brantford extramural hockey team. But that was the story for Laurier…
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Men’s basketball team loses in semis vs. Sheridan
It was the same story for the Laurier Golden Hawks men’s extramural basketball team in their tournament at UTM on Friday, as they were ousted in the semifinals again, this time at…
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Sports writer Stephen Brunt gives lecture on landscape of journalism
Former Globe and Mail columnist and now writer, radio co-host and television personality on Rogers’ Sportsnet, Stephen Brunt made an appearance at Laurier Brantford to discuss the state of journalism, most…
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University, CAS try to resolve disputes
In accordance with the continuing contract dispute, the Contract Academic Staff (CAS) union and the university’s administration entered into the second day of conciliation on Nov. 4 to resolve the ongoing labour…
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Women’s hockey team ready for upcoming season
After a solid season last year the extramural women’s hockey team at Laurier Brantford looks to become one of the campus’ strongest performing teams. There are 20 girls on the team, with…
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Are competitive sports under-represented at Laurier Brantford?
Sports are a large part of the university experience that students should get throughout their four or five years at school. They are a major way for the students and faculty…
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What are the Brantford Foundations?
The 2013/2014 school year marks the first year of the new core curriculum at Laurier Brantford, called the Brantford Foundations. In previous years, all students had to complete a mandatory number of…
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Laurier hosts Fire Safety Week
It’s Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s fire safety campaign aims to get students spreading the word about preventing kitchen fires. “Kitchen fires often occur due to someone leaving the kitchen for…
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Golden Hawks lose another heartbreaker in OT
In front of a sea of purple and gold, Laurier fans and students celebrated an incredibly exciting Homecoming game against Windsor that Laurier came so close to winning, falling in overtime on…
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Canadian spotlight: DJ Vekked
DJ Vekked is undoubtedly one of Canada’s most impressive DJs, holding the national DMC title three years in a row, and both the DMC World Supremacy title and the IDA World…
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Journalism department looking to correct program issues
Students in the Public Relations and Emerging Journalism and New Media concentration might be breathing easier come fall 2014 if the new Journalism program proposal is approved this December. Susan Ferguson, coordinator…
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Golden Hawks graduate
Over the course of three convocations and two very full days, over 500 Laurier Brantford students were awarded degrees from Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford. From June 18 – 19, Students arrived at…
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Brantford’s faculty at a disadvantage compared to Waterloo’s
Since its inception in 1999, Brantford has seen its campus grow and prosper, drawing in more students and faculty each year. Yet, underneath the boasting about its success, lies a more outstanding…
