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Women’s ‘blobby’ bodies are none of your business
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The subject of beauty has been a controversial one since women have entered the frames of photography and movie screens, leaving audiences to scrutinize every single detail of their bodies. We can’t help that we are drawn to those types of aesthetics: we gaze upon it with admiration, envy, desire or disgust. The shift in…
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The holidays are a time to show people you care
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The act of sharing and giving is a favourite hobby of mine. The idea of making those who I care about feel loved and respected brings me more joy than getting a gift of my own. Who doesn’t like seeing a smile on others faces knowing how happy and appreciative they are? That’s just the…
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Time to celebrate ‘treat yo’ self’
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There is not a student on this entire campus that can say this month of essays and exams has been a cheery one. In fact, for many it has been the most dreadful time trying to keep our sanity, energy and minds intact. While it is something that we all suffer and endure together, it…
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How to not grow a Mo’
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It’s Halloween, so flex your creative muscles
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When I was a little girl, Halloween was the most important holiday of the year. More important than having eight nights to open gifts, shove my face with fried potatoes and, of course, do a bit of gambling. It was the one night that I didn’t have to be “Carly” and could follow my dreams…
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Top 7 Halloween movies
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For some people, the best part of Halloween is grabbing that plastic bowl of miniature candy, curling up on your couch and preparing to scream. There’s nothing more exciting than sticking to the theme of spirits, ghouls and terror and watching it come alive with horror — a genre that I tend to avoid unless…
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Joel Plaskett Emergency
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With a man who is so dedicated to his music and making his shows both intimate and engaging, it’s almost impossible not to love Joel Plaskett. A pioneer in Canadian music, Joel Plaskett Emergency returned to Uptown Waterloo’s Starlight Lounge on Oct. 18 to put on an electrifying performance to a sold out crowd. However,…
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Canadian summer music preview
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North By Northeast (NXNE) 2012 Toronto, ON June 11th-17th, 2012 Music and film lovers should not pass up this opportunity to attend NXNE which wil be happening in downtown Toronto. Scattered all over Toronto at numerous venues, 650 bands and 40 films are scheduled to be showcased during the week. The biggest headliner of the…
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Skip the “Lonely Hearts Club” meeting this year
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Warning, the content that you are about to read is going to be extremely soft. Those in the “Lonely Hearts Club” must be aware: this article may make you cringe. Only the brave ones who are willing to be loving and optimistic can continue. Or, just read and make faces showing your disgust. Do as…
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