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A female James Bond is a questionable idea
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Currently, we are in the age of cinema where people who once were not getting portrayed in the mainstream media are now having movies made about their experiences. I am a female, and I am all for females getting roles that used to be traditionally male, but I don’t know how I feel about all…
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What’s new on Netflix this fall?
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It’s the beginning of September, and while that means that school is starting once again, it also means that Netflix just announced the release of a lot of new content. So, whether you want to relax after class, have a movie night with your friends or even procrastinate, here are some of the most exciting…
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Depression doesn’t look the same for everyone
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In my social circles I often find others who view depression with these three main points in mind: first, their uncleanliness; second, they’re always walking around moping; and third, they’re someone who is introverted. Of course, there are many more, but I find these to be the most popular assumptions, which is made even more clear when people act so surprised when they find out about my mental health. My favourite comment is, “but you look…
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Rocketman launches into theatres
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On the surface, Elton John’s 1972 hit “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)” is about an astronaut preparing to go to Mars, with lyrics revealing a life that is adored by the public but is quite lonely and difficult for the individual. Now, Dexter Fletcher’s musical biopic Rocketman makes it more…
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Rotaract’s Dive-In movie event breaks the box office
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This year, when essays and exams start to pile up, the Wilfrid Laurier University Rotaract has a good idea to help students relax — watching a movie in the pool. The WLU Rotaract is Laurier’s chapter of Rotaract, the community service club that is the post-secondary branch of the organization Rotary International. The club held…
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New WLU library art exhibit addresses consent
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On Wednesday night, the Graduate Students Association and the Wilfrid Laurier University Library had their official opening of #ConsentED, an interactive exhibit focused on spreading awareness and starting conversations about consent and sexual assault. The exhibit is based on the work of former master of social work student, Eleanor McGrath. Her thesis won an award…
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‘Homeless in Waterloo’ page created to raise awareness
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Members of the community in the Waterloo Region have been nothing but supportive of the newly developed Homeless in Waterloo Facebook page. The overwhelmingly positive response has been encouraging for founder, fourth-year Wilfrid Laurier University business and administration student, Justin Chan. The page was started March 9 of this year, with the intention of breaking…
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Reel Paddling Film Festival returns to Waterloo
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In an age of constant connectivity and access to technology, going to a film festival about canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddling, camping and fishing seemed like a break from the daily buzz. Held at the Princess Cinemas on March 24, Rapid Media’s Reel Paddling Film Festival is touring for its 11th year. The festival is a…
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