In a romantic and wholesome article, staff writer Diana Edworthy touched on the details surrounding twin flames — the lesser-known, yet far more emotionally intense and unique version of soulmates. Their value is rooted in their rarity, and twin flames, regardless of the validity behind their existence, is a concept that is intriguing and fitting for a day that is […]
If you’re a student who’s going home for the summer, or someone looking for work in the Waterloo area, you’re probably considering subletting your apartment or finding an apartment to sublet. After my own personal crusades looking for both sublets and subletters, I think it’s fair to say that I have enough experience to give you all a succinct run-down […]
If you live in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, you’ve undoubtedly seen the rise of trendy coffee shops, local breweries and health conscious cafes. Goodvibes Juice Co. is one of the companies nestled in the heart of this region and they have a strong message to share. Their logo is the Flower of Life, an ancient symbol found across the world. It […]
On Friday Mar. 29, the Apollo Cinema in downtown Kitchener had their second annual Free Feminist Friday movie night. This year, the theatre was screening Persepolis, the story of Marjane Satrapi, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name, a young woman who grew up in pre- and post-revolutionary era Iran and in Europe. The film features themes such […]
A musical score is one of the most important aspects of a film. It adds to the overall feel of the story, and if the soundtrack is strong enough, it can transform a good movie into a cinematic masterpiece. It’s no wonder that live performances of movie soundtracks are growing in popularity around Canada and the United States. Orchestras performing […]
On Mar. 21, the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and LSPIRG hosted “Bleed Red, Go Green: Exploring Sustainable Menstruation.” This workshop, which was open to all menstruating people regardless of gender, allowed student attendees to learn about menstruation and its relationship to the environment. The event featured presentations from DivaCup, SHORE Centre in Kitchener-Waterloo and LSPIRG. […]
Although adulthood has been categorized as a milestone you reach when you turn 18, for many people the responsibilities that are expected and associated with that title aren’t defined and learned until you’re much older. As a student in university, I’m surrounded by other people who consistently have similar difficulties with adult tasks. There’s a reason why there have been […]
On Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., the Princess Twin Cinema, in collaboration with the Kitchener Humane Society, held their latest “CatVideoFest.” An event where cat and animal lovers alike could watch compilations of submitted cat videos and other funny videos, as well as more educational pieces. This is the third event that the two groups have […]
For the first time since it started in 1970, the Juno Awards were officially being hosted in London, Ontario. Coincidentally, for the first time since I started in 1994, I was officially living in London, Ontario. It was fate. If you’re a music fan, you understand that somehow our modestly populated country is absolutely crammed with musical talent. I’ve lost […]
When the smoke clears and the empty bottles and cups have been cleaned up the St. Patrick’s Day assault upon local drinking institutions comes to a conclusion for another year. But the important question remains: How do many of these bars and clubs prepare for such an overwhelmingly busy night? For some, such as Stark & Perri, Night School and […]
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