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Arkells give away free merch in support of local news
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The legendary Canadian band Arkells has come back in recent weeks to promote their newest single “Years In The Making.” In a press release from Feb. 25, frontman Max Kerman described the song as an “A+ banger,” and that it certainly is. The band broke their silence following the winding down of the tour for…
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Editorial: It’s okay to love your friends
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At this time of year, it seems as though everyone is fixated on finding somebody to love. The world around us makes us feel as though finding your ‘person’ is a necessary thing — or at least that’s what I thought, anyway. Lately, I’ve realized that I have plenty of people around me to love.…
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Tolerating mixed signals does you no favours
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In any respect, feelings are complicated. And they can become even more so when you’re in a situation with someone – not a committed relationship – that allows for things to get a little twisted. And with these tricky scenarios come the possibility of being stringed along. This isn’t just a problem for ladies, I’m…
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The Golden Rules for roommate sex etiquette
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With Valentine’s Day coming up, there might be some things you may want to consider if you have roommates. Sex happens. Hookups happen. And sometimes, random guests show up at your apartment and leave their razor scooter at the door — and that’s okay! Generally speaking, sharing things with your roommates is great: but not…
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When it comes to summer jobs, connections aren’t everything
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It’s February. For some of us, the hunt for a summer job is well underway. For others, like myself, it has just begun. Securing solid summer employment is difficult for most students, unless you’re one of the lucky few who have a connection that can get you a job without the stress of multiple interviews…
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New year, new situation? Laurier and UW hope to give student housing a new face in 2020
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Students in the Waterloo Region have known for some time that housing across the city is growing to be increasingly unattainable for students and lucrative for corporations. After this fall’s Accomod8u scandal and a number of online exposées against popular student rental company KW4Rent, student housing in Waterloo became a hot button issue yet again.…
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Here’s why the “Quebec values test” won’t work
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Quebec is the Canadian province that would be most likely to make “I’m not like most girls” their Instagram bio. It’s always been a little different, and has been recognized as such – but in the last few years, the province has taken a sharp turn towards increasingly tight secularist laws. So you can get…
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Founder of Canada’s first Indigenous-owned cosmetics company shares success at open house
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It’s open house season – and to mark it, Laurier ran a multitude of campus-related events this past weekend. On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Indigenous Student Centre welcomed Jenn Harper, CEO and founder of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics Inc. to speak to current and prospective Indigenous students about entrepreneurship. The event, hosted in The Turret, began…
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All treats, no tricks: The Laurier Halloween experience
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I’ve always enjoyed Halloween. As a kid, the best part (other than candy, of course) was planning and sewing my costumes with my mom. Being able to pull the last few stitches together and head out with my younger brother and neighbourhood friends year after year was definitely a highlight of my childhood. As I…
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The Cordcast Season 3 Episode 1 – Pilot
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Hi there! The first episode of the CordCast is here! In this week’s episode, Jade and Victoria discuss informed voting, homecoming celebrations and the trials and tribulations of Bumble. Tune in bi-weekly to keep up with campus news, local happenings and all things WLUSP. Happy midterm season!
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