The Cord (June 29, 2011)
CORD THEtie Laurier since The that hinds Wilfrid University 1926 Volume 52, Issue 3 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 thecord.ca Inside the frosh issue Ready for Easing the transition Faculties create new intitatives to help first-year students adjust to university academics, notably with the creation of seminar classes. the long Campus, page 4 haul? Light rail debate finally over In Depth, page 12 After eightyears of discussion and extensive research, regional council decided to bring lightrail transit to Waterloo Region by 2017. Local, page 7 Preparing for university Part ofan online series, this installment looks at extracurricular activities, from the ways to get involved to the long term benefits the experience will provide. Life, page 16 A look ahead Sports Editor Kevin Campbell, News Director Justin Fauteux and Staff Writer Chris Mander compile a season preview ofLaurier's varsity teams for the 2011-12 year. Sports, page 22 New plans for Terrace Aramark to operate WLUSU food court u MIKE LAKUSIAK IN DEPTH EDITOR We've committed to 100 In an email to all students June 9, per cent employment of Wilfrid Laurier University Students' Union president Nick Gibson an- existing student nounced that, effective immediately, the Terrace Food Court would be op- employees." erated by Aramark — the same cor- poration that currently manages the university's dining hall along with food service operations at numerous —Mary Anne Thomas other campuses. Aramark regional manager The Terrace, once it reopens in PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER September, will feature a Spring NICK LACHANCE beer Rolls Go franchise and a Subway Former Mel's Diner owner Jerry Smith displays a photo of Fred Nichols enjoying the first legal on Frat located across from Laurier.
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