Where are the leaders?
Ben Harris

In years past, the Editor-in-Chief of The Cord has traditionally listed candidates and spoken of their strengths and weaknesses for their desired seat in office.

Devin Grady is my bet of the century for WLUSU President.

For WLUSU Vice President — University Affairs: it’s a toss up. Osborne has experience, Ballantyne has the pretty-boy edge that served Gareth Cunnungham so well and Irem Ali has gold posters. WLUSU Board of Directors (BOD) election: First you get a barrel, put seventeen fish in it… All of the WLUSU BOD candidates are new to the political scene — none of this year’s BOD are running for re-election or vying for the chance to move up in the ranks. One could argue that new blood is good for the vitality of the union, but a whole body transplant (I think I saw that done on ER) is often dangerous. more...

Olympic games tainted
Mike Kostoff

Rethinking the news
Tim Durkin

Life beyond Laurier
Jeff Schouela

Brian Mulroney's redemption
Mike Kostoff

The greatest editorial ever?
James Muir