Madalyn Mostacci
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When are we truly grown-up?
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This conversation is a popular topic between my friends and I — the debate of when we should have our life together. It seems as if the number we unanimously decide on as the grown-up age gets older and older as we approach it ourselves. In high school, it was agreed that 18 would be…
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Design for Change challenge returns for third year
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Registration for Wilfrid Laurier University’s Design for Change challenge, hosted by the user experience (UX) design program, is open until Nov. 12. This year for the challenge’s third installment, participants will aim to answer the question: How can we harness generative AI to make education more accessible? The challenge is entirely virtual and takes place…
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Golden Hawks show up in soccer leg of Battle of Waterloo
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The soccer leg of the Battle of Waterloo series took place this past weekend, with games held at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Ansley Alumni Field on Sept. 13 at 8:15 p.m. for the men and 6 p.m. for the women’s matchup. The second round of games were held at the University of Waterloo’s Warrior Field on…
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The dangers of only following American politics
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On Nov. 5, the United States will have their presidential election, and it is undeniable that the entire world is watching to see the result, including Canadians. When America sneezes, Canada catches a cold — therefore Canadian knowledge of American politics is extremely important to us as a nation. But when does it become too much?…
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Can video essays play a role in academia?
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In an age where our attention spans are shorter than ever, lengthy video essays on YouTube are thriving. Ranging in length from 30 minutes to three hours or longer, video essays are a unique form of video that succeeds in retaining viewership, generating money and entertaining audiences. The typical video essay takes on one of…
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Disney, terms and conditions and reading the fine print
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How many times have you scrolled to the bottom of a terms and conditions list and clicked accept instinctively? I’m sure many of you have never actually taken the time to read every paragraph of the lengthy document, myself included. However, a new case involving a tragic death and the Walt Disney Company has drawn…
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The best bars and restaurants in Waterloo
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September has rolled in and frosh week is upon us once again. Students are back in Waterloo with plenty of time to explore new bars and venues. As a fourth-year student at Wilfrid Laurier University, I have had my fair share of great and not-so- great nights spent at various places around Waterloo. With…
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Hidden in plain sight – an exploration of Waterloo’s role in Canada’s prohibition era
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Over the years, Wilfrid Laurier University has obtained a reputation as a party school. Magazines Narcity and Macleans have cited Laurier as one of the best universities in Canada for student nightlife. Waterloo is home to a plethora of unique breweries, distilleries, bars and nightclubs– specifically on the city’s King Street strip. While modern day…
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The benefit of interdisciplinary study: What we can learn about metabolism from music and rats
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News Director Madalyn Mostacci explores a study detailing the role rodents can play when considering studies for metabolism. The Mozart Effect claims that listening to Mozart or classical music more generally can make someone more intelligent, but researchers and student composers at Laurier and the University of Alberta have asked the questions: “What if it’s…
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