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Laurier probably wasn’t for me
When I arrived at Laurier, I thought that this was the best fit for what I wanted to do with my life. By the time I graduated this past October, I had come to the realization that I should have…
Strangers are worth talking to
The general social rule to not talk to strangers can be a hard one to follow. Although it is clear to stay away from those who may pose threat or danger to our lives, the act of fully ignoring our…
Talking Mental Health: Resilience
In the final stretch of the term it can be difficult to find the motivation and energy to face all the circled items on your calendar. It can seem overwhelming and you may be feeling the cumulative effects of stress….
Poverty is present
The New York Foundling Hospital opened in 1869 in response to the alarming infant-mortality rate and is one of the oldest social service agencies in North America. It was designed to address the needs of women in poverty. In 2013,…
Canada’s global identity is in danger
Under the Harper government, Canada’s position on the global stage has changed dramatically. Cuts to foreign aid and a strained relationship with the United Nations (UN)have the international community struggling to understand Canada’s new national identity. The evolution of Canada’s…
