coming of age
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“Never Have I Ever” gives a new perspective on adolescence
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High school is a very peculiar point in a young person’s life and no two people go through it quite the same way. Netflix’s new series Never Have I Ever gives light to an adolescent perspective that is rarely seen in mainstream TV, creating long-awaited and much-needed representation for South Asian teens. Co-created by Mindy…
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The third season of Netflix’s “On My Block” balances plot holes with an enjoyable and nuanced story
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The third season on Netflix’s On My Block was released on March 11, and with only eight episodes — as opposed to the previous ten per season — it is easily bingeable. This is especially so considering the current global circumstances. For those who aren’t familiar with the show, On My Block is a coming-of…
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Peacekeeping workshop will be held at Laurier to focus on Canada’s peacekeeping efforts
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The Peace and Conflict Studies Association of Canada (PACS-Can) is hosting a workshop at Wilfrid Laurier University in partnership with the Balsillie School of International Affairs and the Canadian International Council. The workshop aims to focus on Canada’s international role in peacekeeping efforts. Timothy Donais, associate professor of global studies at Laurier, explained the objective…
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Realizing your hidden academic potential
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In nearly every high school coming of age movie I used to watch growing up, there were a lot of relatively common themes — university, education and the prospect of thinking about your future. “What school are you going to go to?” “It’s a big life decision and it’s crucial to your future!” “I’m worried…
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