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Harry Styles cleans up at 2023 BRIT Awards
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The recent BRIT Awards took place and were not to be missed. The BRIT Awards are the annual showcase for the UK music industry, held in London, England. This year, artists such as Lizzo, The 1975, Stormyz, Harry Styles, Elton John, Wet Leg, and Sam Smith were nominated. Harry Styles swept the board this…
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WPL’s resources for early childhood education
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The effectiveness of early childhood education in Ontario is a frequently contested topic among those who have children in what has become known, ominously, as ‘the system.’ With numerous changes to the school system over the last ten years, many parents may feel as if the education system is proving to be too challenging (or…
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Editor’s Note: Coping with catastrophizing
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Quite often – and by that I mean almost daily – my mind jumps to the worst possible conclusion of nearly every scenario and I dwell on any number of my various fears and perceived failures. Get a phone call out of the blue? Obviously, it’s some sort of devastating news. Random ache or pain?…
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Harry Styles’ vogue cover triggers the vocalisation of people’s opinions on masculinity
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Adorned in a glorious Gucci ball gown and jacket, Harry Styles has graced Vogue’s December cover. Styles is the first-ever solo male to appear on the American magazine’s cover in its 127-year history, marking a significant milestone for the fashion publication. The styling choices of this photoshoot, which featured an eclectic mix of couture skirts,…
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Laurier library launches “Books to Go” contactless, multi-campus print material delivery service for staff, students and faculty
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In July 2020, the Wilfrid Laurier University library launched a new and innovative “Books to Go” service to allow students, staff and faculty to access print materials and books via a contactless delivery at predetermined pick-up locations within the Waterloo, Brantford and Kitchener campuses. Books to Go, which was launched on July 23 as a result of…
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Harry Styles “shading” Zayn Malik on SNL is not that serious
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On Nov. 16, Harry Styles did double duty on Saturday Night Live (SNL) being both the host and musical guest on the late-night comedy sketch show. During his opening monologue, Harry made jokes about him being a musician, not a comedian and also being in a boy band (or as he calls it “a man…
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Kitchener Public Library joins the Period Project in order to make menstrual products more accessible
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Kitchener Public Library’s (KPL) main branch in Downtown Kitchener recently announced that they are joining The Period Project, an initiative designed to make menstrual products more accessible to those who need them. The library began offering these products in their washrooms for patrons to use on Nov. 4. “We are trying to provide more inclusive…
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Editorial: Finding positive outlets
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I can’t speak on behalf of everyone, but for me at least, coming to university was a time for me to figure out who I am and who I want to be. This has always been a struggle of mine. Anxiety is also something that I have to deal with on a daily basis, and…
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Harry Styles returns to the music scene with single “Lights Up”
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Harry Styles has returned to the music scene after a two-year hiatus with a new song as he dropped the single “Lights Up” last Friday. Styles’ debut solo album was known for its alternative-indie sound that had influences of John Mayer, Pink Floyd, Coldplay and The Rolling Stones all in one, a contrary to the…
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Editor’s Note: Accepting changes
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I don’t like change. I have never enjoyed the uncertainty and newness involved in navigating different situations. I like staying in a routine once I get comfortable with it and being content with what I have. Taking on this job as Editor-in-Chief of The Cord and moving on from another year of relative comfort into…
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