Arts and Life
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Why Modern Rom-Coms Have Lost Their Sparkย
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Todayโs romantic comedies rely on shortcuts, tropes, and shallow characters Romantic comedies, or rom-coms, have been a staple genre in the film industry for years, with a golden age during the 1990s and early 2000s. In recent years, however, audiences have noticed that this genre is missing the magic that once made them so…
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Renaoโs Still Life: A Dreamy Debut Rooted in Desi Soulย ย
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Minimalist Production Meets Cultural Depth in a Lush Debut Renaoโs debut album, Still Life, is a quiet antidote to overstimulattion amidst the chaos of online life. With 13 tracks and a runtime of 33 minutes, this indie R&B album manages to fit a range of emotions over soft piano and mellifluous vocals. The album is…
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Letโs Make: Classic Gingerbreadย
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Itโs a dreary November evening. Youโre cold and tired after a long day of classes, and head back home in need of a cozy night-in. You wear some comfy pjs, light a candle and turn on your favourite show, but somethingโs missing – a snack. When youโre craving comfort, thereโs no better food than a…
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LizzDrew Take On The โLoo Edition 16: Princess Treatmentย
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A Local Gem Where Paninis, Pudding, and Community Shineย For this monthโs edition, we wanted to review one of our favourite spots in Waterloo: The Princess Cafe. A part of the larger Princess Twin Cinemas at 46 King Street North, it offers a great spot to not only get some refreshments before catching a movie,…
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Exploring the Art of Indian Classical Danceย ย
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When people hear the term โIndian classical dance,โ they imagine the vibrant spectacle of Bollywood. Yet, beneath the cinematic ๏ฌair is a centuries-old tradition. Indian classical dance forms are more than just movements; they are a living art that narrates stories, conveys deep emotions, and preserves a rich cultural heritage. As one of the worldโs…
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Our Culture Isnโt a Trend. Itโs Our Identityย
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Itโs Not Appreciation, Itโs Appropriation: The Theft of South Asian Culture South Asians have long been the target of racism and mockery for simply expressing their culture. Weโve been called names for oiling our hair, wearing a dupatta, eating with our hands, adorning with a bindi and most importantly, for simply having brown skin. But…
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Art Galleries to explore in the KW Regionย ย
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The KW region hosts a wide variety of art spaces and galleries ranging from historical sites to contemporary art and diverse visual media from many emerging, local and international artists. For all the incoming students and art enthusiasts, here are some popular galleries to explore in the region: Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (KWAG) The KWAG is…
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Letโs Make: Pumpkin Breadย
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Well Golden Hawks, itโs official โ spooky season is upon us. From the falling leaves and chilly breeze to the return of sweater weather and pumpkin spice everything; October did not come quietly. Like most chronically online students, youโve probably fallen down the romanticization rabbit hole, scrolling FallTok for hours, or pulling Pinterest all-nighters to…
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The Art of Autumn: Fashion Tips for a Chic, Layered Lookย
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With the beginning of October comes a whole new line of fashionwear. The Fall season is a very important time for the fashion industry, with stores full of coats, boats, and sweaters. For years, the Autumn season has inspired many fashion trends seen around Canada. Incorporating many aesthetics which are primarily defined by their cozy,…
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Why Hollywood Packs Its Biggest Films into the Summerย
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Learn more about the story behind the film; why the theatres are empty in the summer, and why the showings are tame in the more chill seasons. The summer of 2025 brought a wave of major studio releases, starting with Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and Thunderbolts in May, followed by titles like Superman, F1:…
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