As a student, I know that the transition to a new school year can be difficult. As someone that lives with anxiety and depression, I know that it can be especially hard for those with a mental illness. While things may seem fine at the beginning of the semester, soon I become overwhelmed with work and find symptoms of my […]
Look up at the night sky, embrace the cosmos and notice the millions of tiny little dots that blanket the sky. Realize that each one of those dots could very well be a sun to a new set of planets, many of which hold the potential of harbouring life. Now, realize that these are only the dots you can see […]
Commuting to and from school is a viable option for many students, but so few tackle it. Want the cold, hard facts about being a commuting student? I’m your gal. I often get asked “how do you do it?” by multiple fellow students as well as profs. I know lots of people choose not to commute because they don’t have […]
Kesha’s fourth studio album, Rainbow, was released over the summer on Aug. 11. For me, the album is a triumph in every sense of the word. She has come back from the pain of her court case with new music that explores genre and style. Her court case was between her and her producer, Dr. Luke, who allegedly raped and […]
The transition from August to September is difficult for many university students. A four month break from studying is not easy to overcome, even if most people are working during the summer. The university mindset is much different and students often find themselves falling behind in the first month of the school year. Although many people may describe this as […]
Catharsis: a noun used to describe the process of release thereby providing relief from repressed or strong emotions. Catharsis is also the name of the progressive poetry book regarding experiences of mental health which Sofia Fortino, fourth-year psychology student at Wilfrid Laurier University, is currently writing. For Fortino, the idea to write the book stemmed from her personal experiences with […]
If you’re looking for a new way to stay organized and make memories this school year, you might want to try your hand at bullet journaling. A bullet journal, at its core, is a no-strings-attached way to track your life. It’s a mix of a to-do list, journal, scrapbook, notebook, sketchbook – or whatever else you may want to include. […]
A new school year beginning means a new round of first years. Whether you’re new to the area or a local, there’s no denying you’re in for a year of new experiences. Which is why, we at The Cord, have elected ourselves to be your helpful guides and together compiled a list of our favourite spots in Waterloo that may […]
“It’s sort of fun to learn what was here in the past,” Janet Seally, manager of information services and local history at the Waterloo Public Library, said regarding the walking tour of Waterloo Park she led on August 12. Oftentimes, we seem to take our surroundings for granted and we don’t think about local history. Even us history majors can […]
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 those who are eager to […]
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