Arts and Life
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Vanessa
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The morning light of life peeked into his home. He rolled onto Vanessa’s side of the bed and let her arms envelope him. Pressing
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Natalie Haynes Comes to Kitchener: Here’s What to Read
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On March 16, British comedian, historian, classicist, broadcaster and author, Natalie Haynes will visit the Kitchener Public Library as part of her No Friend to
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An Artist’s Duty: The Tricky Balance Between Propriety and Expression
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In modern society, an artist’s ability to monetize their work comes with not only expanded rights, but critical responsibilities. Complying with music, copyright and administrative laws is crucial
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Marty Supreme: How Timothée Chalamet Revived the Art of the Movie Star
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By his understanding that movie stars are not meant to be relatable, but watched, Timothée Chalamet has revived the art of the movie star. His
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LizzDrew Take On The ‘Loo Edition 17: Bond, Jane Bond
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After a brief hiatus, your favourite food reviewers are back! This month we have an absolute treat, a cornerstone of the vibrant Uptown scene, a poster
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Giving Classic Literature a chance.
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Classic literature is often referred to as boring or stuffy, with many young readers today choosing to step away from this period of literature. However, this reputation
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Discussing Indigenous Cultures with Filmmaker, Dr. Michael Doxtater
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In the upcoming episode of Cord’s very own film podcast, Cord En Scène, we had a great opportunity to talk to Indigenous academic filmmaker, professor, and writer Dr.
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New Year, New Semester: Tips for Student Success
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The New Year is always such an exciting time, as it brings new beginnings and experiences to look forward to. Especially for students, the beginning of a new semester presents an opportunity for a fresh academic start, allowing
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Wake Up Dead Man sharpens the mystery?
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Released in late November, Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man (2025) is quite possibly the best film in the Knives Out franchise. With outstanding performances, a
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A Guide to Better Habits: What Atomic Habits Gets Right
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In 2018, James Clear released Atomic Habits, an award-winning self-help book on how to build good habits, break bad ones, and combat procrastination. Atomic Habits gained an
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