Chris Donald
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Open house shows what Laurier has to offer
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The annual Waterloo campus Fall Open House took place on Nov. 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Throughout the day, staff, faculty, and students were busy meeting and greeting prospective students exploring options for their post-secondary education. The open house allowed these students to visit campus and see what the university has to offer. …
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Handwriting Notes vs Computer Note Taking
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Is handwriting your notes truly better for understanding and retention of a subject, or have computers made handwritten notetaking obsolete? Jonathan Finn, an associate communications professor, assisted me in understanding the subject. “It’s not about what I believe but about what the research shows. A substantial body of research shows that students learn more and…
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The best study spots on campus
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Laurier’s campus is a busy place, so where is the best place to study? To solve this issue, I asked a bunch of different students to find out what the majority believe. “The science building is the best spot to study,” said one student who explained that they visit the science building at 8:00 a.m.…
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Ten books to read to forget about that midterm
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Everywhere I go on campus, I see people studying. Whether it be Lazaridis Hall or the food court, students have their laptops out, papers covering their desk and their heads lowered in concentration. To get yourself out of the midterm slump, consider taking a look at these ten novels. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugou This novel…
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Le Princess Cinéma, un supporter des cultures francophones à Kitchener-Waterloo
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Le Princess Cinéma et son homologue Twin fêtent cette année leur 38e année d’activité. Le Princess est devenu un lieu de divertissement incontournable de KW, avec des traditions annuelles très attendues comme le Rocky Horror Picture show, projeté chaque Halloween. Toutes ces années, le Princess Cinéma a été un formidable supporter du cinéma francophone. Suivant…
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The Princess Cinema supports Francophone cultures in KW
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The Princess Cinema and its Twin counterpart are celebrating their 38th year in business. The Princess has become a staple of KW entertainment, with much-anticipated annual traditions such as the Rocky Horror Picture show, screened every Halloween. Over the years, the Princess Cinema has been a tremendous supporter of French-language cinema. Following the tradition of…
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Notre-Dame : le temps de la reconstruction
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La reconstruction de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris pourrait constituer un modèle de restauration et de conservation du patrimoine. L’incendie de Notre-Dame à Paris en 2019 a marqué les esprits, non seulement des Français mais du monde entier. La cause de l’incendie n’est pas connue avec certitude mais les experts en ont déduit que c’était…
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Notre-Dame: A Modern-Day Reconstruction
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The reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris could be a model for the restoration of historical heritage buildings. The fire at Notre-Dame in Paris in 2019 left its mark on the minds of not only the French but the whole world. The cause of the fire is not known, but experts have concluded that it…
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Festivals Franco à ne pas manquer en 2024
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Les Festivals Franco sont plus nombreux que l’on croit à travers le pays. Ce sont des lieux populaires de rencontre pour les amateurs de musique, de nourriture et de tout ce qui fait le dynamisme des cultures francophones au Canada. Voici quatre festivals francophones à ne pas manquer en 2024. La Nuit sur l’étang La…
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French Festivals Not to be Missed in 2024
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There are more French festivals around the country than you may think. They are a popular meeting place for lovers of music, food and everything that makes Canada’s Francophone culture so dynamic. Here are four Francophone festivals that should not be missed in 2024. La Nuit sur l’étang La Nuit sur l’étang has just celebrated…
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