A generation gap
“We live in the space between the end of the movement and the beginning of the revolution” These words were spoken by American sociologist, novelist and cultural commentator...
How to…
Keep the lines of communication open: This is the most essential step Communicate with your roommate that you are sexually active and that there is a possibility that you will be...
Outfitting your res room
Moving into residence can bring on a mixture of emotions from fear to excitement There is no need to worry, since most students look back on their time in residence as a...
What’s the point?
Networking Alissa Ruetz My personal opinion to this question that passes through every university student’s mind at one point or another, is rather simple – university is one...
Orientation Week: A story
Amber’s dad pulled up to Willison Hall at around 10 am on Labour Day after finally navigating through the droves of cars cramping WLU’s dismal network of parking lots She...
A guide to Waterloo nightlife
As an incoming first-year arriving in just over two months’ time, you most certainly have a lot of questions on your mind But perhaps no question is more pressing or urgent than...
The Cord’s guide to summer reading
Summer is a time of relaxation and contemplation, but it is also a time to rediscover reading for pleasure – to read those books that you don’t get the chance to while...
Talking country
Jason Blaine grew up listening to and playing country music in Pembroke, Ontario; however, these humble beginnings have done nothing to hold him back After attending Algonquin...
Cord-o-scopes: June 24, 2009
Cancer (June 21 to July 22): You will be thrilled to find that your new roommate is caring, neat, funny and shares all of the same interests as you However, this will all be...
Wisdom disconnect: June 24, 2009
Rhymes with Tackle: A computer screen takes more energy to display a white screen than a black screen That’s why Heap Media and Google created Blackle to help save energy It’s...