Arts
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The Adventures of Dunk and Egg
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In the wake of author George R.R. Martinโs growing frustrations with HBOโs House of the Dragon (an adaptation of his 2018 fictional historiography, Fire and Blood), his praise for HBOโs latest series came as a surprise. In a blog post, Martin described A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (AKOTSK) as โas faithful an adaptation as a reasonable man could hope for.โ …
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Tri-Campusย Battle of the Bandsย
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Music is the sound that binds the souls of millions. The Kitchener-Waterloo region is home to numerous communities centred solely around music and Laurier is no exception! On March 21, Radio Laurier, CFRU 93.3 FM and Jam Network came together to host the Battle of the Bands featuring six local acts. The event took place at Emmanuel United Church, transforming the traditionally quiet…
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery and theย Globeย
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What does it mean to see the entire world? What are the snowy mountains for us? What are the boundless plains, the thick forests, or the deep oceans? And what is the whirr of the planeโs engine, groaning underneath us? Can one see everything, yet see nothing? Does witnessing the richness of the world mean realizing your own loneliness? The globe in its endless expanses is nothing in the eyes of the pilot; the minute villages and fields before his eyes are quickly ignored. From heights up to 30,000 feet, the pilot glides over us all, yet cannot wave his gloved hand at us. With his home in the starry sky,…
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Fashion for Change Brings Literature to Life on the Runwayย ย
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On March 21, the University of Waterloo hosted its 14th annual Fashion for Change show at the Hagey Hall Theatre. Fashion for Change is a non-profit organization that brings together students from the University of Waterloo, Conestogaย Collegeย and Wilfrid Laurier University to stage the largest student-run charity fashion show in the Kitchener-Waterloo region.ย ย Over the past 10…
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Anย Artistโsย Duty:ย Theย Trickyย Balanceย Betweenย Propriety andย Expressionย
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In modern society, an artistโs ability to monetize their work comes with not only expanded rights, but critical responsibilities. Complying with music, copyright and administrative laws is crucial for successful commercialization. Yet legal compliance alone may not be cut. Should art also be subject to ethical standards prior to said monetization? The ambitious music executive would say no where the parents choosing family movie night may disagree. Precisely, freedom of expression and acceptable ethical conduct remains profusely debated. Private regulatory…
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Marty Supreme: Howย Timothรฉeย Chalametย Revived theย Art ofย the Movieย Starย ย ย
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By his understanding that movie stars are not meant to be relatable, but watched, Timothรฉe Chalamet has revived the art of the movie star. His understanding is highlighted in the Marty Supreme press tour. New Hollywood is so saturated with nepo babies that it is difficult to identify a real malemovie starโthe hype distracts us. The era of stars like…
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Giving Classic Literature a chance.ย
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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 is unfair. Beneath their age and formal language, classic books are filled with humour, emotion, and deeply human experiences that remain relevant today. Far from being โstuffy,โ classic literature can be heartfelt, surprisingly silly,…
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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 (RLAG) opened Nรฎkรขnitisaham แแณแแแดแฆแแผ S/he Sends it Ahead by renowned Mรฉtis visual artist Jason Baerg. Curated by University Art Curator, Suzanne Luke, the exhibition intertwines the natural, celestial, and human realms,…
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Exploring the Art of Indian Classical Danceย ย
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When people hear the term โIndian classical dance,โ they imagine the vibrant spectacle of Bollywood. Yet, beneath the cinematic ๏ฌair is a centuries-old tradition. Indian classical dance forms are more than just movements; they are a living art that narrates stories, conveys deep emotions, and preserves a rich cultural heritage. As one of the worldโs…
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