Arts
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El Camino is a successful extension of the Breaking Bad franchise
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This article contains spoilers for Breaking Bad and El Camino I firmly believe that Breaking Bad ended on an incredible — if not perfect — note. Jesse Pinkman, the emotionally damaged little criminal with a heart stronger than any of the bullshit he was put through finally escaping and driving off with nothing but presumed…
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Why October is the best month
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If I were to conduct a sample census on campus asking students their favourite month, at least 8 out of 10 would say October. October is the most common month depicted in college movies; autumn is simply is setting one pictures when thinking of a university campus. This cannot be by chance; autumn is the…
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Erb and Culture is the new nightclub hotspot
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https://www.instagram.com/p/B2z2W-mAp5N/ With a new school year comes the return of the students that keep Waterloo’s nightlife thriving. While Phil’s, Pub on King, Dallas, and other bars and clubs remain enticing places to go on a night out, a new night club, Erb and Culture, is here to compete with the best spots in Waterloo. Erb…
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Hidden gems on Netflix
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When you open your computer or turn on your TV and fire up Netflix, you are instantly presented with hundreds of options on what to watch. You’ll usually scroll through the ‘trending’ section, see all the recently added Netflix original content, or that nostalgic movie you’ve just been excitedly waiting for them to add. Or…
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TIFF 2019 in review
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It’s that time again! The Toronto International Film Festival has arrived, and with it, a slew of fresh and exciting films for cinephiles and casual viewers alike. Not sure how to wade your way through all of this year’s picks? Here is a list of the four most talked-about films of the festival: Jojo Rabbit…
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Shop Sounds holds concert at Kitchener Market
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Not many people can say they’ve been to a concert in a grocery store, but on Sep . 5, the Kitchener Market hosted Shop Sounds: DTK’s grocery store concerts. Shop Sounds is a free intimate three-part concert series organized by the DTK team, Good Company Production and hosted at grocery stores across downtown…
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What’s new on Netflix this fall?
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It’s the beginning of September, and while that means that school is starting once again, it also means that Netflix just announced the release of a lot of new content. So, whether you want to relax after class, have a movie night with your friends or even procrastinate, here are some of the most exciting…
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Cultural and historical landmarks you can visit in KW
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When I first toured Laurier as an eager high school student, I fell in love with the campus. I loved the small, tight-knit feeling and I was eager to get as connected with the campus as possible. What I wasn’t expecting, though, was how much I’d come to love the entirety of the Waterloo region.…
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Four LGBTQ+ celebrities who are making a positive impact
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Although Pride Month may be wrapping up, there is no reason not to celebrate and be prideful all year long. By no means is this meant to be extensive, but here is a list of four celebrities who are making a difference within the LGBTQ+ community in 2019. Laverne Cox Laverne Cox is an American actress…
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Rocketman launches into theatres
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On the surface, Elton John’s 1972 hit “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)” is about an astronaut preparing to go to Mars, with lyrics revealing a life that is adored by the public but is quite lonely and difficult for the individual. Now, Dexter Fletcher’s musical biopic Rocketman makes it more…
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