Chris Donald
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Not just the winter blues — how seasonal affective disorder could be affecting you
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Do you dread this time of year? The time when the majority of the day is spent in darkness, homework becomes endless and holiday cheer has been extinguished. When you constantly feel sluggish, unmotivated and generally not like yourself. If so, you may experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD, most commonly referred to as Seasonal…
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“House of Gucci”: A legacy not worth killing for
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House of Gucci tells the dramatic true story of the (in)famous Gucci family and the events that triggered the murder of the heir to the Gucci label. Based on the novel The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden and directed by Ridley Scott, the film…
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Safe New Year’s celebrations to attend in Waterloo
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If 2020 was a chaotic child, 2021 was the slightly more pleasant sibling. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly undermined New Year’s plans, but a celebration isn’t entirely out of the question. After all, most of us are now desperate for any form of entertainment. Here are three safe events that may be worth checking out,…
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Little known Christmas songs to bring you some unexpected holiday cheer
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‘Tis the season of carolers and curling up by a warm and cozy fire every night — If you are so lucky as to have one. With Black Friday having passed, some have already begun to shop for Christmas gifts for their friends and loved ones. For many, this involves at least one or more…
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Three horrible holiday movies that’ll make you want to drown yourself in eggnog
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I am not a fan of most Christmas movies, one might call me a Grinch. Perhaps it’s because I find them too cheerful, maybe it’s because they’re so ubiquitous, possibly it’s because I’m Jewish. Regardless, there are some Christmas movies that are so bad they should be buried in a deep dark pit where even…
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The 75 year anniversary of “It’s a Wonderful Life”
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The term “classic” has been affixed to many films and the label is one of the highest compliments any movie can hope to attain. Being called “a classic” means not only that it is of high quality, but that its popularity has remained consistent or has grown since its release. It has become a mainstay…
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Could Spider-Man: No Way Home fan theories ruin the film’s enjoyment?
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Spidey is back! Marvel’s Spider-Man: No Way Home is set to release in theaters this December. Fans are undoubtedly more excited than ever, as the film’s trailer accumulated an impressive 355.5 million views within the first 24 hours. However, could this extensive fan excitement serve Spider-Man: No Way Home negatively? Frankly, it could. It’s been…
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Local programs offer support to people experiencing homelessness during the holidays
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December is associated with festive cheer, but for some, the holiday spirit is hard to feel. More than 1000 people in Waterloo are experiencing homelessness, with 412 living on the street, in their cars, or similar conditions. “It’s a mixed bag of people on the street,” Gail Gilbert, executive director at Supportive Housing of Waterloo…
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“Spider-Man: No Way Home” reveals the fatal flaw with movie trailers
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To what that we are owed this disservice? This is what I asked myself while watching the newest trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. I think that it largely is an instinct to remain neutral in the face of movies that have yet to be released. However, I’d like to take a critical eye…
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Fad diets are not the answer to finding a balanced lifestyle
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In the deadline-ridden, budgeted lives of university students, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise can be hard. The popularity of fad diets, which promise quick weight loss with debated proof, complicates matters. “We plan everything in our lives except for our nutrition,” Tom Hazell, a kinesiology professor at Laurier said. “Every fad diet is bad,”…
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