Opinion
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What’s with the theme of the 2025 Met Gala?
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Regarded as the most prestigious fashion event, the Met Gala is hosted annually and will be taking place this year on May 5. The…
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Laurier’s favourite holiday or by-laws’ worst nightmare?
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On March 17, the streets of Waterloo transform into a sea of green as students gather to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Wilfrid Laurier University…
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Editor’s Note: The women in our lives
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On March 8, International Women’s Day will be celebrated across Canada. This year, the Government of Canada’s theme for the celebration is “Strength in…
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The enduring power and importance of poetry
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I will preface this by saying I was once quite anti-poetry. Having grown up only reading it when I was required to for various English…
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The release of Wicked revitalizes the film industry
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The Wizard of Oz is a story that has been told through many different lenses — from the first movie adaptation released in 1939,…
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On community in music
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If you’ll allow me a moment to gloat, I spent the fall 2024 semester studying abroad at the University of Limerick (UL) in Ireland.…
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Editor’s Note: Is this the season of love?
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It’s the season of love — or is it? While Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, I know that many are likely not exactly feeling…
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Did Lando Norris fumble the World Driver’s Championship?
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Lando Norris, a British Formula 1 driver for McLaren, known for his rising talent and consistent performances since his debut in 2019, entered the…
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The rise and demise of the Splash Bros
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The infamous Golden State Warriors’ “Splash Bros” duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are known for their unparalleled shooting mastery that changed the…
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Do Laurier’s business programs live up to the hype?
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The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at Wilfrid Laurier University enrols approximately 6,000 undergraduate students each year. With 20,000 students annually, business students make…
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