Canada: a safe haven for refugees

A lot of people have been debating lately whether Canada should accept Syrian refugees. I have been disappointed with the lack of tolerance and empathy from the people I thought I knew. I remain shocked at how Syrian refugees are…

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Dear Goldenhawk, you will be fine

You can survive this. You have survived through midterms, several all-nighters and group projects. You might have even managed to party and write a research paper, all in the same night – at least once or twice. I personally have…

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Journalism: dying or evolving?

The industry of journalism has always experienced decline. There have been a lot of sudden announcements concerning newspapers cutting staff members, and moving from print to the Internet. Advertising agencies have not been too enthusiastic about partnering with newspapers because…

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Drake’s new video and the meme generation

Drake’s new “Hotline Bling” video seems to have paved the way for some of the most creative memes in history. Drake’s various dancing styles in the video has provided internet wizards with the perfect material to conjure up delightful memes,…

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Breaking the stigma

  What can be done to improve the stigma of mental health? Break the silence. We live in a society where if you were to break your leg, people would support and help you. On the other hand, if you…

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PM David Cameron did what?

Allegations of British Prime Minister, David Cameron engaged in a sexual initiation ritual involving a dead pig, as a student at Oxford University, have caught the world’s attention. Conservative Lord Ashcroft claimed that an Oxford friend had a photograph of…

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Laurier Brantford’s CSA hosts annual conference

Laurier’s Criminology Student Association (CSA) recently hosted its fourth Annual Criminology Conference. It was once again successful in attracting a large number of attendees, and was an enjoyable event for all. The Conference was significantly successful in giving students the…

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