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WPRS warn St. Paddy’s was ‘a recipe for larger problems’
The Waterloo Regional Police Services warn its board about the potential of a St. Paddy's bash, similar to one on Ezra Ave. this year, turning into a riot
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Dell, Anthony drafted to the CFL
Two Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks were picked in the fifth round of the CFL draft last week; one to Hamilton and the another Saskatchewan
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Tikka to play for team Canada
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women’s soccer defenceman Kelsey Tikka is going to represent team Canada at the next Summer Universiade in Kazan
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Social media use climbs in Canada
New report shows two-thirds of Canadians check networking sites on a daily basis, with Facebook unsurprisingly being the most popular
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KOI Con aims to inform musicians
Founder of KOI fest brings in music experts to teach aspiring musicians the business of music at KOI Con in Kitchener
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Moving forward with the first year experience
Task force created in December for first-years has since progressed to research and development phase at Wilfrid Laurier University
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Students’ Union cuts expenses by 25 per cent with 2013-14 budget
The operating budget was approved by the board of directors on May 1
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Dell, Anthony drafted in fifth round of CFL draft
WLU players Isaac Dell and Alex Anthony selected 37th and 39th overall in the fifth round of Monday's CFL draft
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Local MPPs, OUSA respond to Ontario budget
Students and youth employment are in the spotlight after the minority Liberal government tables their 2013-14 budget on Thursday
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Fire at 339 King St. construction site
No one injured in construction site blaze at 345 King St. The building, as well as the buildings next to it, received no damage.
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Selective attention on gun-related deaths
There were over 30,000 gun related deaths in the United States in 2012 compared to zero deaths due to terrorism. There were 17 Americans killed in terrorist plots overseas, but none on American soil. In 2013 of course, three have…
Summer love: is it for you?
Thanks to John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, young adults everywhere begin their summer vacation looking for one thing: that perfect fleeting romance and those “summer nights.” Many young summer goers, thanks to films such as Grease, Dirty Dancing and From…
Sex trade a local issue
Living in one of the most developed nations in the world, it is hard to believe that crimes against humanity happen within our borders. However, on a different scale of human right violations, activist Jacqui Linder revealed that sex trafficking…
MyLS gets an upgraded look
Wilfrid Laurier University’s online learning environment has undergone a transformation. The new MyLearningSpace (MyLS) went live at the beginning of May and has demonstrated a variety of systematic changes and upgrades. MyLearningSpace is a product of Desire2Learn (D2L), an enterprise…
Campus
Clarke receives research award
In recognition of her avid dedication to research and publishing, sociology professor Juanne Clarke has been selected as Wilfrid Laurier University’s Research Professor for the upcoming school year. “We’re really happy about it,” said Clarke. “It is a confirmation of…
Moving forward with the first year experience
Since it was created in December, the first-year experience task force has moved out of the preliminary and research and development phases and will now be moving towards drafting an action plan. Chaired by David McMurray, vice president of student…
Local
WPRS warn St. Paddy’s was ‘a recipe for larger problems’
A month and half after approximately 7,000 people flooded Ezra Ave. for St. Patrick’s Day, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is sending a strong warning to their board — the event needs to be controlled or disaster may occur….
Waterloo city council rejects casino
All bets are off on a Waterloo casino as its city councillors have collectively decided there shouldn’t be one in the city. The city has overwhelmingly expressed its disinterest in the idea of bringing a casino to the community through…
National
Canada in brief
Missing man found dead The body of Tim Bosma, an Ancaster, Ontario man who was reported missing May 6, was found by police on May 14. Hamilton police reported that his remains had been burned. Bosma, a 32-year-old man, went…
Social media use climbs in Canada
Not surprisingly, Canadians are increasingly tuned into social media. A recent report issued by the Media Technology Monitor, which involved the participation of over 4,000 Anglophone Canadians, has shown that two in three Canadians do not go a single day…
Life
Dear Life: May Edition
Dear Laurier, As a graduate of your ”great” academic institution I wonder daily about how I got sucked into your value proposition pre-Laurier days. In the real world (not university) we/consumers pay for products and services, of which we expect…
Cord-o-scopes: May edition
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20): Looking for a Bradley Cooper this month? Looks like you might get a Zach Galifianakis instead. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20): Getting a little addicted to Snapchat? Put the phone down and make…
Arts
Revisiting a childhood favourite with Monsters University
Monster’s Inc. was one of the many influential movies put out by Pixar during this generation’s childhood. Coming out in 2001, many were able to relate to Monster’s Inc. as most were still terrified of monsters under the bed. But…
In review: The Great Gatsby
The summer months are an exciting time for moviegoers who wait in anticipation for the latest blockbuster films to hit the silver screen. This past weekend marked the beginning of a movie-infused summer with the release of Iron Man 3…
Opinion
Enforcers shoulder blame
Everyone loves a good hockey fight. Whether it’s between the two biggest enforcers in the league or two determined and motivated youngsters that want to prove themselves to the team, a good fight is what makes the hockey culture go…
Cord Editorial: Region can survive without a casino
One of the most popular debates in cities and towns across southern Ontario is whether to fund casino projects in hopes of economic stimulus and long term economic gains. Kitchener and Waterloo are the latest cities to consider a casino,…
Sports
Battle of the all-stars
LONDON, Ont. — Wilfrid Laurier men’s football players Jeremy Deneau, Michael Massel and Tyrrel Wilson spent a week learning from the best coaches and players through the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) at the East West Bowl last week. And through…
Dell, Anthony drafted to the CFL
When May 6’s CFL Draft rolled around, Wilfrid Laurier University prospects Isaac Dell and Alex Anthony were in the comfort of their hometowns, surrounded by family and friends. It had been a long-time coming since Dell and Anthony stepped on…
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