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Superbowl XLVII predictions
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The Cord staff come up with predictions regarding tonight’s Superbowl XLVII match up between the NFC Champions, the San Francisco 49ers, and the AFC Champions, the Baltimore Ravens. Justin Fauteux, Editor-in-Chief: Ravens 27-20 Ed Reed MVP Wade Thompson, Visual Director: Ravens 28-26 Carly Basch, Life Editor: 49ers 27-23 Shelby Blackley, Sports Editor: Ravens 28-24 Ed…
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The Cord on Sports: World Juniors more than Canada’s tournament
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People say Canada is the only country that cares about the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Hockey Championships — a tournament that takes the nation by storm every holiday season As much as I am a strong, proud, enthusiastic Canadian, I beg to differ. Last year the tournament was in North America. Waking…
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Welcome back hockey: a look at the World Juniors
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Oh, those Russians. After countless months being disappointed by the abandoned NHL season, Canada can finally turn on their television sets and enter the hockey world once more. This boxing day, Canada kicks off the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior’s tournament against Germany. And in light of the NHL lockout, Canada’s roster is…
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Open Cord: Favourite holiday music
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Q: What is your favourite holiday song? Specify which version you’re talking about because let’s face it, there are a billion versions of them all. Elizabeth DiCesare, Campus News Editor: Since Hallowe’en is hands down my favourite holiday, The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of my go-to movies for the Christmas season. It is definitley…
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Open Cord: Favourite TV show theme song
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Q: What is your favourite/the most memorable TV show theme song, and why? Carly Basch, Life Editor I Dream of Jeannie. I know what you’re thinking, this show is from the ’60s, so how does I Dream of Jeannie become my favourite and most memorable theme song? There was a channel that would play I…
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Raptors Report: Week 4
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With the city of Toronto buzzing from the Argonauts making the Grey Cup and the Blue Jays completing a massive trade, the Raptors looked to keep up the momentum when they invaded the City of Brotherly Love to take on the 76ers. Kyle Lowry returned to the lineup after missing the past 6 games with…
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Raptors Report: Week 3
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The Raptors started their week at home against the Utah Jazz. This was easily the craziest game of the season so far, so we will fast forward to the fourth quarter in this one. The Raptors held a three-point lead with 16 seconds left on the clock. After Utah misfired on their first attempt, they…
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Raptors Report: Week 2
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The Raptors opened the week on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, taking on the defending Western Conference champion Thunder. After reaching the NBA Finals a season ago, OKC traded a key piece of the puzzle in James Harden to Houston in exchange for Kevin Martin and others. The Raptors looked to take advantage early in…
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Raptors Report: Week 1
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At last, the 2012/2013 NBA season is upon us. The new look Toronto Raptors tipped off their season against the Indiana Pacers on Halloween night at the Air Canada Centre. The Pacers gave the Miami Heat all they could handle in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and are certainly going to be in the hunt this…
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The Life of an Introvert: Surviving the holidays. Sort of
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It’s that time of year, Laurier! I return with a much overdue entry in hopes that what I write may lighten the heavy feeling of mid-terms passed, the unfortunate abundance of papers and the terror of finals to come with my most memorable moments. First, I want to address Halloween because I didn’t have an…
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