Chris Donald
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Slow fashion in a fast-paced world
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A PhD candidate at Laurier with a sense of style and a passion for DIY, Denise Springett learned to sew during the pandemic. Having nurtured an interest in sewing since she was young, Springett took the opportunity to learn about slow fashion and began teaching herself by sewing hundreds of face masks with uniquely patterned…
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Adapting to living in the United Kingdom
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Arts contributor Bailey McIntyre chronicles her first weeks living in Britain on her International program The hard part is over. The moving, the travel, and stress of a new place and new people have turned into a comfortable reality. I didn’t know that the UK was so different in comparison to Canada until being here…
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Pub, but not that pub
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On a cold, hungover Sunday morning, we ventured to McCabe’s Irish Pub and Grill for this month’s edition of our review. A quaint and nicely designed restaurant (that still maintains the ornate appeal of old English and Irish pubs), McCabe’s is located right in the heart of Uptown Waterloo at 44 King St. South. A…
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Society of the Snow is a must-watch harrowing tale
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Society of the Snow, based on a true story, is a harrowing retelling of a plane crash in the Andes mountains in 1972. A rugby team of male students along with friends, family, and 5 crew members were flying from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Santiago, Chile, for a game on October 13, 1972. A total of…
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L’Immersion Française, un programme en difficulté?
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Le programme d’Immersion Française au Canada fait face à des critiques. Les coupes budgétaires sont en cause. Mais le programme présente également des disfonctionnements structurels qui compromettent son avenir. Le conseil scolaire du district de Toronto a proposé des réductions dans les transports et le financement pour les écoles d’Immersion Française. Ces décisions auront un…
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French Immersion, a program in difficulty?
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The French immersion program in Canada has faced widespread criticism. While recent budget cuts are cited to be to blame for this issue, the program is also facing long-term difficulties which compromise future developments. The Toronto District School Board has proposed cuts to transportation and funding for French immersion schools. Ontario represents 12.8% of the 500,000 students…
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Down the rabbit hole at the White Rabbit
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To eat, or not to eat? That is the question we went out to answer. This month we chose to eat at White Rabbit, a lovely spot just a stone’s throw away from Laurier at 47 King Street North. One short bus trip on the 7 will take you to this cozy restaurant and bar…
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How to Destress During Exam Season
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The exam season takes a mental toll on everyone. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce stress and relax during this busy time. “Feeling prepared going into an exam helps lower stress and anxiety significantly,” said MacGregor. “If students are struggling with study skills, they can visit the Teaching and Learning Commons or book an appointment…
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Laurier’s hawk shop: holiday gifts for the golden hawks in your life this year
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As the holiday season approaches, consider stopping by the Hawk Shop to make your holiday purchases. From festive options to more practical purchases, there’s something for everyone. One of the Hawk Shop’s most popular products would be “Definitely be the four-month calendar,” said Madalyn Holcomb, a supervisor at the Hawk Shop when asked what the…
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An international state of affairs: examining the food bank crisis
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“58,000 individuals visited the foodbank more than 450,000 times last year” said Kim Wilhelm, Interim CEO of The Waterloo Food Bank. “That’s just in the region [of waterloo].” Subconsciously, most of us are aware that there is, to some degree, a food crisis. As the holidays approach, so do donation bins at schools, cardboard containers…
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