Chris Donald
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Adapting a masterpiece: The Last of Us
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Following typical consumerist fashion, per HBO Max, the live-action remake of Neil Druckmann’s The Last of Us has been scheduled for release on Jan. 15, 2022. The Last of Us, a critically acclaimed release for the PlayStation 3 and subsequently remastered for the PS4 and PS5, is a linear story-based game following the protagonist, Joel, on his…
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A review of “Her Loss” by Drake and 21 Savage
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Drake and 21 Savage released their new album “Her Loss” and just days later it skyrocketed to the top charts. The album has become a common topic of conversation, been played at house parties and taken over social media platforms. It was quickly determined which songs on this album were fan favourites; “Rich Flex”, “Major…
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The legacy of Takeoff: his death, career and impact
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Crystal Xue On Nov. 1, rapper Takeoff was shot to death outside of a downtown Houston bowling alley at the age of 28. A suspect is yet to be arrested for the shooting, which occurred at a private party. This abrupt news came as a shock to the millions of fans Takeoff and his hip…
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The world says “No” to Ye
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The artist formerly known as Kanye West has recently espoused rhetoric many have perceived as antisemitic. After his now infamous tweet where he claimed he’d “go death con 3 on Jewish people” and that he was incapable of being antisemitic because “black people are actually Jew.” Ye also went on the Drink Champs podcast, calling…
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Intro to Cannabis
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Cannabis has been a major topic since its legalization in Canada in 2018. Even for those of us with no interest in lighting up, our friends, family and colleagues have dabbled in the devil’s lettuce, a little Mary Jane, or ganja, piquing our interests for just a moment. Even before legalization, there was always an…
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Is the Just Stop Oil movement burning out of control?
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The Just Stop Oil movement has recently been making waves in Europe, garnering worldwide media coverage. According to their website, their goal is ‘to ensure that the government commits to ending all new licenses and consents for the exploration, development, and production of fossil fuels in the UK.’ Many would call this a noble goal;…
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Taylor Swift’s “Midnight”: a review
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It’s been nearly two years since Taylor Swift released Evermore, and fans eagerly awaited the drop of her newest album Midnights this past weekend. With such a unique collection of music, I use no exaggeration when I say that we’re entering a new era of Taylor. Taylor has classified this album as 13 sleepless nights…
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Wild Writers Literary Festival returns for 11th year
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From Oct. 28-30 the Wild Writers Literary Festival returned for another year of connecting Canadian writers and authors of all backgrounds and levels of experience. The annual event is hosted by The New Quarterly literary magazine. 2022 not only marked the 11th anniversary of the festival, but also a return to in person festivities. I…
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Holiday markets you can look forward to in Waterloo this festive season
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It’s November – you know what that means, on to the next festive season! Just because the weather is getting colder and the ground will soon be filled with snow, doesn’t mean we have to go into hibernation. Time to hear those jingle bells ring, hang those stockings, and get gift shopping. Kitchener-Waterloo is known…
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Fancy fall footwear for all
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Similar to other people, fall is my favourite time of the year. Along with the cooler temperatures and the warm, pretty colours, I love the change in footwear. Boots, sneakers, runners, loafers – the list goes on. There are many different styles and types of fall shoes and I am going to break down my…
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