Michael Oliveri
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A fountain for youth: University students and the writing renaissance
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When you think of fountain pen users, you probably think of one of two categories: lawyers and politicians who can afford pens that cost thousands of dollars or the oddball novelist who writes exclusively in leather notebooks. Although these stereotypes have their merits, the “writing renaissance,” as this period in writing history is affectionately…
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One Week Eating Cheap in Waterloo
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Peer Support Program hires new volunteers
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Accessible Learning Centre (ALC) is hiring for its Peer Support Volunteer program. The program, which has been running for over eight years, is hiring volunteers to assist with a number of different initiatives for the upcoming school year. “The Peer Support Volunteer program is an opportunity for students to get involved within…
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Representation isn’t the most important aspect of making a good film
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Recently, I’ve encountered a number of discussions about representation on film. This has come up in a number of different contexts, including both in and outside of the classroom. While I believe equal representation in film is important, representation without context can be almost as problematic as a lack of representation. As a film…
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Hear what’s on The Cord fall playlist
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“Revenge Song” – Corbin Kurtis Rideout – Editor-in-Chief “Know you have it in you girl/Don’t hide, you’re a god tonight” It’s always really hard to pick one song but I feel like it’s easy if you can pin it to a mood. Thankfully I’m starting to get fall vibes, so the debut album from Corbin (FKA…
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Take your first step into the world of whisky
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The world of Scotch whisky is an intimidating one to enter. You can find its section at any local LCBO, and it will always be stocked with a variety of bottles from various distilleries. The hobby is hard to enter and is incredibly subjective. So, how does one navigate the crowded field of Scotch whisky?…
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Memes 101: Introduction to Meme Culture
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I think a large majority of people are familiar with what a meme is, but it’s doubtful many of us could define what exactly it is. Our classification of a meme will vary from person to person. Most will say memes are some form of joke seen on the internet; however, they aren’t restricted to…
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The best summer films to help you unwind
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Have you ever found part of your summer to be lacking? Is work sucking too much out of your life? Have you tried film? It’s an excellent – albeit temporary – escape from the responsibilities of work or school. With classes less frequent, and the weather becoming too hot, spend your next free evening with…
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