Brontë Behling
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Cycling in Waterloo: Environmentally aware
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With the climate crisis continuing to plague the minds of Canadians, many have turned to more eco-conscious forms of transportation. In Kitchener-Waterloo alone, walking, carpooling and Grand River Transit services (bus and ION) are staples for those looking for alternate modes of transportation throughout the region. However, there is another that is becoming increasingly popular…
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WPL’s resources for early childhood education
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The effectiveness of early childhood education in Ontario is a frequently contested topic among those who have children in what has become known, ominously, as ‘the system.’ With numerous changes to the school system over the last ten years, many parents may feel as if the education system is proving to be too challenging (or…
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Making the most of fourth year
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Like many others, the majority of my university career was spent in bed on Zoom calls – while no one could have predicted the COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to feel resentful of not being able to have the proper “university experience.” Going into my final full year of university, I refuse to let thoughts…
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Let’s rejoice! Cringe culture is dead
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When I was in high school, I was aware of (on a subconscious level) what made someone cool. At the time, it meant being “on trend” with fashion trends (anything from the Bethany Mota Aeropostale line), taking a photo of your pumpkin spice latte for Instagram and blasting Taylor Swift’s 1989 while applying her signature red…
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Fall 2022 athletic complex services
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Active Golden Hawks can find many ways to stay active at Laurier’s on-campus Athletic Complex this upcoming year. At no additional cost to their OneCard, both part-time and full-time students have access to the Fitness Center and lane swim. Further, students can reserve a squash court, studio or multi-purpose room within the Athletic Complex. In…
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OUA 2022 football schedule
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With eight games scheduled for the OUA season – football has made a triumphant return to Laurier. The season kicks off on Sept. 3rd at 7pm, with the Golden Hawks facing off against the Western Mustangs in the first home opener. From there, the Hawks will go to Varsity Stadium to play the Varsity Blues…
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The best thrift shops in Kitchener-Waterloo
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As Generation Z (and some Millennials) continue to adopt TikTok as their main form of social media, certain trends continue to become prolific on the app. In 2022, one of these trends is “ThriftTok” – a section of TikTok obsessed with finding the best eco conscious thrifting finds. A major supporter of shopping local and…
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Note-taking methods: writing versus typing
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As university students across Canada prepare to “hit the books” once more, an age-old debate is once again brought up – what method is more effective for note taking: writing by hand, or writing on a laptop? Both sides have staunch supporters – while writing by hand can help some students focus by not involving…
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Camellia Bake Shop: Care and Love in Baking
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Established in 2022, Camellia Bake Shop is the “first high-end café to provide the KW region with European inspired, allergy-friendly baked goods and incredible ethically-sourced coffee & tea”. Owned and operated by Alisha Hudson, the cafe can be found in the same location of what used to be Timeless Cafe in Conestogo, Ontario – 305…
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Rich History at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
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As the “largest community museum in Ontario”, the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is host to much of KW Region’s rich history. Admission to the museum ($11 for adults, $8 for students and $5 for children) includes access to the 60-acre “living history experience” Doon Heritage Village. With one main exhibit – The Waterloo Region…
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