Racist Threats at University of Missouri This past Tuesday, violent, racially charged threats against African American students at the University of Missouri were found on the popular social media app; Yik Yak. In addition, there were reports of sightings of KKK members on campus. According to university police, there is no evidence of the racist group present, however, … [Read more...] about News Unplugged – Friday, Nov. 13
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Laurier Students Meet Their Federal Candidates
On Wednesday, October 7th, Waterloo candidates gathered in Laurier’s concourse to debate and discuss their platforms for the upcoming federal election. Representatives from all four parties were present: Conservative’s Peter Braid, New Democratic Party’s Diane Freeman, Liberal’s Bardish Chagger, and Green Party’s Richard Walsh. The debate was primarily focused on student … [Read more...] about Laurier Students Meet Their Federal Candidates
News Unplugged: Friday, March 30, 2015
Co-Pilot Believed to have had a Mental Illness After the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 in an alphine Mountain in France; killing approximately 150 people, investigators are challenging the mental state of the copilot. Andreas Lubitz, copilot of the flight that crashed, is now believed to have suffered from a great deal of mental stress. Investigators, after searching … [Read more...] about News Unplugged: Friday, March 30, 2015
News Unplugged Friday, March. 27th, 2015
University of Toronto Strike Over Teaching Assistants at The University of Toronto have voted to enter arbitration yesterday, with just five days remaining in the academic year. Union Members voted 942 to 318 in favour of binding arbitration. University President Meric Gertler thanked students for their patience in enduring "uncertainty and anxiety at a crucial … [Read more...] about News Unplugged Friday, March. 27th, 2015
News Unplugged March 26th 2015
Judge makes a huge save for former NHL stars concussion lawsuit US District Judge Susan Richard Nelson dismissed the NHL’s motion to dismiss the class action law suit brought by former players over concussion-related injuries, which as a result allows the claims to move forward. Nelson wrote in her order that the former players "adequately alleged that the NHL … [Read more...] about News Unplugged March 26th 2015