On a typical Monday evening, students will go to Wilf’s to display their talents at Open Mic Night. This Monday, however, Wilf’s hosted the first-ever Open Mic Idol. Each of the 10 acts had the opportunity to prove their talents and perform a set for a crowd of eager students and industry professionals. Although the idea of Open Mic Idol […]
DEVYN KELLY The name is quite self-explanatory: Dev-ritos Chicken Nachos is prepared with a base layer of cheese Doritos and is topped with Wilf’s cheese blend, grilled chicken, ranch dressing, hot sauce, green onions, peppers, tomatoes, shredded lettuce and served with sour cream and salsa. These nachos were a safe bet as they’re very easily shareable. So while it’s not […]
I don’t know anything about dating. I have zero validity when it comes to giving sound relationship advice. But as a smart aleck who tends to think he’s funny, I’ve been on enough bad dates to at least give some tips on what not to do, some topics to avoid and other things that tend to result in […]
The Lighthouse is a psychological horror film that may be the very best movie 2019 has to offer. Coming out in late October, I was only able to view it recently and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. It’s refreshing after all the movies I watched over the break, as many of them reused ideas or sequels. It was […]
It’s hard to believe that 2020 is already here. Big milestones like this can be difficult to adjust to, as it can often feel like time is just pushing us forward. So, whether this new year has you looking for guidance through a big change in your life, wanting to reflect on your past or even just trying to find […]
Every year in the middle of January, a selection of Laurier students make the decision to apply to study for a semester or year abroad. In pursuit of expanding their post-secondary studies, students have the opportunity in their senior undergraduate or graduate years, to embark on taking their academic careers outside of the nation. Through Laurier International, students follow an […]
The 2019 fall semester here at Laurier has seen many exciting events take place. From concerts to craft beer fests, drag shows and cooking demonstrations, the events at Laurier have been nothing short of exciting thus far. “I think we’re trying new stuff this year. We haven’t done a drag show at Laurier for years and we’ve never done a […]
I love going to the movies. Maybe it’s the buttery popcorn, or the comfy and worn-in chairs in the cinema, or even oddly enough the laugh I have when I hear someone trying to suck in every last drop of their slushy. Recently, I have been spending even more time than usual at the local cinema houses in Uptown Waterloo, […]
Graphics Editor, Jamie Mere, breaks down the identity of infamous Canadian music icon, Drake, and his impact on pop culture Who really is Drake? While we all know of Drake and have an image of who we think he is, understanding his true identity is very hard to do. Drake has so many attributes and dimensions that it is quite […]
Powered by corporate greed and childhood gluttony, holiday gift giving forces the hands and pockets of parents into spending an uncomfortable amount on unethical garbage just to keep their temperamental children from assaulting them with the severed head of the dolls that now need replacing. Or maybe I’m a cynic. Christmas is supposed to be about family. About uncomfortable dinners […]
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