Brittany Ditizio
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Top entertainment of 2016
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Top 5 Movies Sully (Trailer) It may not seem like a lot of time, but so much can happen in a few seconds. This can be seen in the Clint Eastwood directed film, Sully. Following the aftermath of an emergency crash landing into the Hudson River, Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger faces the results of his actions…
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The ultimate pet showdown: Dogs vs Cats
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Dogs Dogs – Loyalty There is a reason dogs are known as “man’s best friend,” that reason being the innate loyalty of domesticated dogs. Dogs have been known to save babies from burning buildings, as well as achieving heroic feats such as starving after their owners pass on, rather than eating them like their feline…
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Dealing with inevitably imperfect roommates
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Another school year is upon us which means that a lot of changes are happening. With first-years moving into dorms and upper-years finding off-campus housing, anticipation is flowing. Moving into a new house or apartment can be a really exciting thing; you can finally get some freedom from your siblings taking over the bathroom, and…
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Web series from Laurier alum tackles infertility
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Over five million babies have been born with the use of in vitro fertilization since its development over 40 years ago. In vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF, is an assistive technique to improve the chances of conception. It involves combining egg and sperm within a laboratory, then transferring the embryo into a woman’s uterus.…
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The early bird actually gets the worm
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Giving students the opportunity to challenge themselves and increase their productivity is The 6AM Club, a new club at Wilfrid Laurier University.
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The Cord’s Holiday Gift Guide
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Gifts for every type of person you know | Graphic by Fani Hsieh The Sports Fanatic For the people in your life that can’t go a day without talking about their favourite sports team, purchase something purposeful. Baseball caps are a gift that can be useful anytime for guys or girls and is an inexpensive…
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How to stress during midterms
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It may not be the happiest time of the year, but it sure is the busiest. Midterm season is upon us and while most students have experienced all of the wonderful things that come with this time, new students are in for a treat. Here are a few tipsto make sure you get the true…
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Drinking in Residence Life
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Students that live in Wilfrid Laurier University’s residences can receive alcohol violations from Residence Life for the possession of open alcohol in the hallways and intoxication to the extreme.
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First-year financial failure
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“Educate yourself. Learn how to make a budget. Ask the right questions and be grounded in your spending,” said Booth.
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