Chris Donald
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A ghastly and ghostly movie date
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On Thursday, September 28th, students and the community members were invited to an outdoor screening of the 1982 spooky classic, Poltergeist. An event hosted by Fresh Air Films and CreateWaterloo, it seemed to be an appealing activity for the university crowd. Given the fact that it was free and hosted in a central area that…
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Finding podcasts that help you ponder life
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Want a break from life? Tired of the exceedingly mundane? Have you considered podcasts? Of course you have, everyone and their grandmother has a podcast they love. I have six that hold a permanent spot in my audio library. However, I want to talk about just three podcasts and what makes them unique. So my…
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School for Scandal is a smashing success
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On Sept. 22 and 23, Student Budget Productions hosted their rendition of School for Scandal, a play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan written in 1777. Unlike most comedies in his time, Sheridan had taken the focus from court life and put it onto the newly influential merchant class. When the play opened in the eighteenth…
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Creating FOMO (fear of missing out) through musical experiences
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In the immortal words of Goyte’s 2011 hit “Somebody that I used to know,” you can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness. Except, this sadness isn’t born from an unhealthy romantic experience, instead it’s the FOMO. Which means – if you’re perpetually out of sync with the latest acronyms like me – the…
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Opening up about mental health and finding tools to manage
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As a student, I know that the transition to a new school year can be difficult. As someone that lives with anxiety and depression, I know that it can be especially hard for those with a mental illness. While things may seem fine at the beginning of the semester, soon I become overwhelmed with work…
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Hear what’s on The Cord fall playlist
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“Revenge Song” – Corbin Kurtis Rideout – Editor-in-Chief “Know you have it in you girl/Don’t hide, you’re a god tonight” It’s always really hard to pick one song but I feel like it’s easy if you can pin it to a mood. Thankfully I’m starting to get fall vibes, so the debut album from Corbin (FKA…
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Accept your nihilism and learn to live with it
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Look up at the night sky, embrace the cosmos and notice the millions of tiny little dots that blanket the sky. Realize that each one of those dots could very well be a sun to a new set of planets, many of which hold the potential of harbouring life. Now, realize that these are only…
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Keep your eyes on The Kents
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Lindsay is a small town in Ontario located along the Scugog River. Founded in 1825, it’s claim to fame since then has been that it was the home of a long dead military official. Trip Advisor suggests checking out the Lounge Haven Cottage and Boating Club, if you’re so inclined. In more recent years, however,…
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Making the most of your everyday commute
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Commuting to and from school is a viable option for many students, but so few tackle it. Want the cold, hard facts about being a commuting student? I’m your gal. I often get asked “how do you do it?” by multiple fellow students as well as profs. I know lots of people choose not to…
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London, France, let’s talk about underpants!
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I have some breaking news for you, so you better sit down if you’re not already. Women wear underwear. Along with the cultural obsession with bra straps, another worst-kept-secret seems to be underwear — namely, visible panty lines. “It’s very strange that underwear and the idea that people have to wear underwear is sexualized,” Alicia…
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