Chris Donald
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Some must-watch movies releasing in 2023
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2023 will be filled to the brim with movies, with production finally being able to return in its normal fashion. Here some of the most anticipated movies of the year. Creed III (Mar 3) Michael B. Jordan. Must I say anything else? This is the third installment of the Creed series, which marks the ninth…
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Editorial: In defense of “Babylon”: Chazelle’s poorly received masterpiece
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Within the first five minutes of Babylon, Damien Chazelle’s new film, an elephant releases its bowels on Manny Torres, an immigrant with big-screen dreams played by Diego Calva. This sets the tone for the rest of the film, which I saw in theaters for a whopping three hours and nine minutes. It is a daringly…
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Being more humane with the HSKWSP
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All across Kitchener-Waterloo (KW), there are cats and kittens without homes. Many go to local shelters when caught, waiting to be adopted by the perfect family. One of these organizations is the Humane Society of KW and Stratford Perth (HSKWSP), which operate two self-funded and governed Animal Centres. Speaking with a member of HSKWSP’s team…
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Vivienne Westwood, godmother of punk, dies at 81
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Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer widely known as “the godmother of punk”, passed away on Dec. 29, 2022 at the age of 81. Her namesake company announced her death without specifying the cause. Westwood’s death follows her long and remarkable career, during which she added elements of couture to punk style. The symbols of rock iconography,…
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The modern day space race
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Several space agencies worldwide are vying to take the lead in otherworldly exploration. They have big plans for the coming decades and if they’re successful, it will mean several remarkable new leaps for humankind. NASA is the leader of the leaders when it comes to space travel. This United States government agency is responsible for…
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‘Tis the Season to Consume
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If you ever want to experience true madness, just go shopping during the holiday season. Flocking through crowds in the mall, fighting over deals is nothing short of an Olympic sport. Online shopping is also a frenzy, with occasions like Cyber Monday causing flash sales that have caused popular sites to crash. In the spirit…
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Some benefits of journaling
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Journaling has ample benefits, most of which are associated with improving mental health. In our fast-paced world, especially as students, we get too caught up in our daily lives and take our mental health for granted. I find journaling is a healing and accessible tool that helps us get an idea of how we are…
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How different love languages impact gift-receiving
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No matter how bad you are at acting, you’ve probably pulled a Leonardo DiCaprio at least once in your life if you’ve ever received a gift you didn’t like. When you’re holiday shopping this season, it can help to remember that the best gift for someone comes down to their love language. First created by…
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A holiday movie bucket list
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Are you a Hallmark lover or a sucker for Christmas classics? This holiday season, carefully craft your holiday movie bucket list to watch with your loved ones. Nothing says holiday spirit quite like a good film that decks the halls and jingles all the way. Make some hot chocolate and snuggle up for this movie…
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An initial review of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
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On Nov. 18, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were released into the world. After months of speculation across many platforms , many waited with bated breath to see if any of their hopes and dreams for the ongoing game series would come true. Now that the titles have been out for nine days for fans…
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