Events
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Queer comedy show gets laughs and praise
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On the night of Nov. 8, the warm atmosphere of Patent Social was a welcome treat after being out in the cold. The bar is a hidden gem in uptown Waterloo on Erb St. The classy, upscale venue had a small bar and was complemented with fun elements that bring out the child-at-heart, such as…
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Sofar Sounds so good
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On March 25, Sofar Sounds held another event in a downtown Kitchener office space. Sofar Sounds is a music company that hosts secret intimate concerts in a new location for every event. The location is only revealed a day before the event and must remain a secret between those involved. The Cord had the chance…
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Bringing forward the realities of war to Wilfrid Laurier
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My Friday mornings are usually spent sleeping in, but last week I made an exception. International Students Overcoming War (ISOW) held a symposium — Responding to the Human Realities of Conflict — with the department of Global Studies and Religion & Culture. ISOW describe themselves as a unique student-led humanitarian initiative that brings students, faculty…
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Finding holiday cheer away from home
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Upon searching for some cheer to brighten my mood from the looming exam period, I attended the Uptown Waterloo Holiday Marketplace — a weekend of festivities spanning Dec. 1-3. This particular weekend also called for celebration as it was my birthday, and my boyfriend who lives in England had come to visit me. I…
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Remembrance Day: What it means and why we reflect?
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Every year on the eleventh month on the eleventh day at the hour, we remember. It is a day immortalized in time to look back and reflect. We take a minute of our time every year to look back upon the conflicts that caused the countless deaths of those who could have been. A statement…
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What you value in experience: Refinding the drive-in
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We were barely late to Friday night’s double feature at the Mustang drive-in and it was definitely a sign of good things to come. The night’s bill included the reimagining of Stephen King’s classic, It and the prequel to the Conjuring’s spin off, Annabelle: Creation. The show should have felt like an uninspired exploration of…
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Creating a dialogue about consent for first-year students
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On Sept. 6, in the heart of Orientation Week, Wilfrid Laurier University hosted Mike Domitrz, founder of the Date Safe Project, author of Can I Kiss You and public speaker. Domitrz gave an informative presentation on consent and its concomitants. Date Safe Project is an organization which has the mission statement to prevent sexual assault…
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Reflecting on the meaning of Pride
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For many of us, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Warm weather, the sun, at least some free time and the rainbow flag is flying overhead. June is Pride Month and festivals are picking up to celebrate LGBTQ+ folks in our communities. Queer history is being explored and showcased in many ways for…
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Run Coyote exploring outlaw rock
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If you find yourself around Victoria Park, you may come across The Boathouse, a rustic yet modern space with craft brew abound and subtle lighting that dances across the river. The Boathouse also doubles as a place to watch live music. On May 6, a band by the name of Run Coyote was the headlining…
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‘Cakes by the Pound’ tour brings together an eclectic crowd
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I, for some reason, cannot fully indulge in the experiences shared by white rappers in their music. Something about the music is a little too fabricated and gimmicky — regardless of their personal experiences being undoubtedly valid. And it was apparent that this past Monday night at Starlight was going to consist of predominately white…
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