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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 Tragic Dreamer of White Nights
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When I first picked up White Nights by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, I truly believed it to be a classic romance story. Once I really started to understand the protagonist, though, I realized that this book has been misinterpreted by many. Yes, romance is a central to the story, but more than that, it explores deep loneliness and coping mechanisms, containing themes…
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The Adventures of Dunk and Egg
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In the wake of author George R.R. Martin’s growing frustrations with HBO’s House of the Dragon (an adaptation of his 2018 fictional historiography, Fire and Blood), his praise for HBO’s latest series came as a surprise. In a blog post, Martin described A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (AKOTSK) as “as faithful an adaptation as a reasonable man could hope for.” …
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LizzDrew Take On The ‘Loo Edition 18: Passing The Torch At Ethel’s
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A classic was on the docket for your favourite food reviewers this month: Ethel’s Lounge. A joint that requires no introduction, and probably no address given the iconic sign – although we will give it to you: 114 King Street North – Ethels’ reputation proceeds with it. A warm, inviting, retro spot with great decorations, great drinks and tons of great…
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Tri-Campus Battle of the Bands
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Music is the sound that binds the souls of millions. The Kitchener-Waterloo region is home to numerous communities centred solely around music and Laurier is no exception! On March 21, Radio Laurier, CFRU 93.3 FM and Jam Network came together to host the Battle of the Bands featuring six local acts. The event took place at Emmanuel United Church, transforming the traditionally quiet…
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery and the Globe
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What does it mean to see the entire world? What are the snowy mountains for us? What are the boundless plains, the thick forests, or the deep oceans? And what is the whirr of the plane’s engine, groaning underneath us? Can one see everything, yet see nothing? Does witnessing the richness of the world mean realizing your own loneliness? The globe in its endless expanses is nothing in the eyes of the pilot; the minute villages and fields before his eyes are quickly ignored. From heights up to 30,000 feet, the pilot glides over us all, yet cannot wave his gloved hand at us. With his home in the starry sky,…
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A Father’s Dream and a Son’s Leap: The Story Behind Shawerma Plus’s Rise
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Waterloo’s Shawerma Plus is growing its fanbase across Ontario with the opening of two restaurants in Mississauga and one in Port Elgin. Founded in 2012 by Asem Ghabra and Baraat Khudeir, Shawerma Plus started with a space on King St. N. before moving to its current 1,000 square foot space in University Plaza in 2019. The family opened its second…
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Fashion for Change Brings Literature to Life on the Runway
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On March 21, the University of Waterloo hosted its 14th annual Fashion for Change show at the Hagey Hall Theatre. Fashion for Change is a non-profit organization that brings together students from the University of Waterloo, Conestoga College and Wilfrid Laurier University to stage the largest student-run charity fashion show in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Over the past 10…
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Haptic Voices: An Immersive Artistic Expression Transforming Listening into Feeling
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On Jan. 5, 2026, the Robert Langen Art Gallery opened its winter exhibition, Haptic Voices, presented in collaboration with artists David Bobier and Jim Ruxton of VibraFusionLab—an arts-based public studio in Hamilton, Ontario, recognized for its innovative work in multi-sensory artistic practices. Haptic Voices was designed with Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities in mind, offering a deep sensory experience. At…
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Canada’s Biggest Night in Music – What to Know Before the 2026 Junos
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As the 2026 Juno Awards approach, Canada’s biggest night in music highlights artists who defined the past year. Scheduled to take place on March 29 in Hamilton, this year’s ceremony arrives at a moment when streaming service algorithms and viral sound bites shape listening habits more than ever before. Yet the Juno Awards remain one of the few…
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