Arts and Life
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Festival of Lights and More: How KW Celebrates the Seasonย ย
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As the fall semester winds down and exam season begins, students at Wilfrid Laurier University may be looking for a break. This December, several…
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5 POC Authors to Refresh Your TBR in the New Yearย
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As we head into the New Year, itโs the perfect time to refresh your TBR (To be read). Here are some outstanding POC authors worth adding to your reading list. Nikita Gill Known for her beautiful and emotionally resonant poetry collections, Nikita Gill is an Irish Indian writer whose work often explores mythology, girlhood, and healing. She recently released her first novel, Hekate, a Greek myth retelling that blends her signature poetic style with a full narrative arc. Gillโs writing is gentle, reflective, and easy to…
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Affordable Holiday Style: Cozy Dรฉcor Hacks for Small Spacesย ย
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Decorating is a key part of the holiday season. For students at Wilfrid Laurier University, adding festive touches to a dorm room can be a…
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Festive Viewing: A Curatedย December Movie Guideย
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With the winter break creeping in, weโre about to hit that weird limbo between Christmas and New Yearโs when no one knows what day it is, and we all pretend that lounging counts as productivity. If you need something to do besides doom scrolling social media in bed,…
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Rajamouli: An Indian Film Director for Global Audiencesย
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On November 15, 2025, acclaimed Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, released the title teaser for his next film, Varanasi. Promoted as a โglobetrotting adventure,โ the film stars Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu,…
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LizzDrewย Takeย Onย The โLoo Edition 16:ย A Reuben, a Pancake, and a Prayer at Melโs Dinerย
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Situated between the two major campuses in Waterloo, Melโs Diner remains a beloved stop for students and locals alike. If youโve ever wondered what it might feel like…
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A Warm Artist Reception at the Robert Langen Art Gallery ย
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Jason Baergโs Nรฎkรขnitisaham แแณแแแดแฆแแผ S/he Sends it Ahead: Celebrating Resilience and Connection Through Mรฉtis Perspective. On September 2, 2025, the Robert Langen Art Gallery…
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KWโs Music Scene Finds Harmony in Diversity and Communityย ย
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From raves to cozy gigs, KW pulses with sound brant, inclusive soundscape For many in Kitchener-Waterloo (KW), musicians are the foundation of community life.…
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Perfectly Imperfect No More? AIโs Disruption of Artistic Authenticityย ย
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a self-sustainable new frontier that is insatiably pushing boundaries, and Tilly Norwood has materialized as the poster person…
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Thrifting Trend Thrives Among Students, Rooted in Centuriesย
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Thrifting has never been more popular, but the concept of thrifting spans back hundreds of years. What began as a way for low-income communities…
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