Features
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Unpacking Trauma and Mental Health
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As human beings, we go through life experiencing everything as a blur. One of the fascinating parts of humanity is looking into how certain…
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Canada’s increased immigration targets: great for labour, not so good for housing
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Last year, Canada broke its annual immigration record with 405,000 newcomers. The nation will continue to break this record until at least 2025. According…
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A Halloween history
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Today, the idea of celebrating Halloween in any way other than trick-or-treating or hosting a party for your closest friends may seem inconceivable. After…
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The death of a cinematic icon: Jean-Luc Godard
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Directors are essential when it comes to filmmaking. Cinematic history is full of notable directors, but very rarely does one come along that is…
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A closer look at Laurier’s past
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s rich history can be traced back over 100 years ago, to 1911. The timeline below shows an overview of the establishment…
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Horse Isle: A unique MMORPG experience
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We all have games that defined our childhood – for those of us currently in university, it is likely that you played one or…
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The rising popularity of the occult in western society
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The word ‘occult’ has gained an infamous reputation in western society. Often tied to satanism and ‘mystic’ practices outside of western world comprehension, using…
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Underprepared and unappreciated: Students’ Union executive reflects on a difficult, unfinished term
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Trigger warning: this article contains mentions of suicidal ideation Before the end of the 2021 fall semester, two members of the Wilfrid Laurier University…
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The far-reaching popularity and cultural impact of “Attack on Titan”
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In the first month of 2022, the second part of Attack on Titan’s final season was released worldwide. This release was anticipated greatly by…
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Little known Christmas songs to bring you some unexpected holiday cheer
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‘Tis the season of carolers and curling up by a warm and cozy fire every night — If you are so lucky as to…
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