Opinion
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In defence of the em dash
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If you’ve ever received a text or email from me, chances are, I’ve used an em dash. I LOVE em dashes – they’re the perfect punctuation. According to Merriam-Webster, the em dash can function like a comma, a colon, or parenthesis. Personally, I love using an em dash to change structure in a sentence, introducing…
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Pothole politics
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With the Ontario municipal elections fast approaching, discourse about what the City of Waterloo needs from its mayor echoes throughout the city. This conversation unfolds amidst a political landscape that is continuously disconnected from its constituents. Too often, decisions are made behind closed doors, city hall meetings are held with minimal attention, and core…
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High intelligence: merit or mass extinction?
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Before life began on this planet nearly four billion years ago, the closest thing to any form of life we would recognize was a variety of molecules bouncing around, occasionally interacting with each other, but never forming anything substantial or lasting. Carbon changed this: with its stability, flexibility, and ability to bond with up…
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She who must not be named
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My first experience with Harry Potter was receiving a boxed set from my aunt for Christmas as a child. I went through all seven books in a matter of weeks, and became obsessed with hippogriffs, quidditch and portkeys. The appeal of the series for me was the themes of good overcoming evil and love conquering…
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How China won the Iran War
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When the United States and Israel began striking Iran in late February 2026, there was an optimistic expectation that this would be a short-lived crisis that would not totally disrupt the world economy. Yet half a year later, the conflict continues, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severed 14 per cent of…
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Avenging the Avengers? Superheroes’ future remains unclear
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The end is nigh! Almost 20 years have passed since the original Iron Man film came out in 2008. Proving that, yes, superhero films can be taken seriously, and launching the genre into the public eye. In those 20 years a whole world has been pieced together, film by film and not just by Marvel,…
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Blocked, But Still Posting: Marketing The Cord After Bill C-18
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As a Bachelor of Business Administration student specializing in marketing, I have always known that this was the path I wanted to pursue. What I did not know was how many different places it would take me. My journey at Laurier began in first year with Women in Leadership Laurier and continued through The Citizens…
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St Patrick’s, Marshall Street and the Sniper
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On the weekend of March 13th to 16th, Laurier students gathered along Marshall Street to celebrate what Laurier celebrates best: St. Patrick’s Day—all despite the frigid forecast. Every year, the City of Waterloo declares a Community Safety Event to regulate the streets that the students inevitably overrun. Like in years past, this Community Safety Event meant ticketing bystanders, installing road barriers, and trying to dissolve the crowd as early as possible. This is put in place in anticipation for public safety and nuisance…
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Bridgerton’s “feminism” falls short of real solidarity
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Spoilers Ahead! Bridgerton is a show that attempts to be feminist, but often falls short, favouring half-hearted speeches about feminism instead of solidarity between all women for collective liberation. One of the best examples of this is the character of Penelope Bridgerton. Penelope is the author of the Lady Whistledown gossip columns, where she comments on the lives of those…
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The Strange Sadness of Almost Being Done with University
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Realizing that the days are counting down towards the end of the school year can be a very exciting time as you look forward to summer and not having to worry about essays, annotated bibliographies or exams. However, for me, it has made me realize that I am about to be entering my final year of undergrad, which is…
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