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The Weeknd performs at 2021 Super Bowl halftime
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On Feb. 7, The Weeknd gave an unforgettable performance at the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show, lighting up the stadium with some of the biggest tracks of his career. The popular Toronto R&B artist is the first Canadian to perform as a solo headliner at the Super Bowl halftime. At Raymond James Stadium in Tampa,…
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Cheer on WLU alum and contestant Serena Pitt at Students’ Union “Bachelor Night”
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During a time when we’re all in separate places, isolated from one another, The Bachelor is bringing Laurier students together. Every Monday night from 8–10 p.m, the Students’ Union Bachelor Night event invites students to watch the show together on Zoom, creating a space for students to meet fellow Bachelor fans and chat about the…
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How you can affordably support musicians in 2021
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As we move into 2021, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for musicians to make a living. With concerts still on hold indefinitely, many artists have been without their main source of income for almost a year now. On top of the pandemic, streaming services also pose a threat to an artist’s livelihood. Although it can vary…
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How COVID-19 has inspired more creativity in the entertainment industry
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The entertainment industry is just one of the many things that has been drastically affected by COVID-19. With business closures and physical distancing, it’s been a lot harder to make entertainment media in the way we had been accustomed to. While this might seem restrictive for many musicians, it has actually opened up a world…
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Is “This is Us” emotionally manipulating its audience?
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With the fifth season of This Is Us set to premiere next Tuesday, fans are eagerly awaiting the answers to many questions. Will Randall and Kevin reconcile after their huge fight? Will a romantic relationship form between Madison and Kevin? And what is going on in those scenes from the future? This Emmy-nominated NBC drama…
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Six tips to assist you during Laurier’s first online semester
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Whether you’re going into your first or fourth year, this semester will be unlike anything we’ve ever experienced before. It’s completely understandable to be worried about how you can succeed academically this term while still making time to take care of yourself — all while working from home. These six tips will hopefully help to…
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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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Cheer, Country, and the Cowboys of today
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The streaming services we have today are the most recent innovation in the media landscape. With this being the case, platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ have a closer association with modern lifestyle trends than older services, such as theatres, concerts or even the spectacle of live sports. This isn’t to say the latter…
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Albums to help you transition into 2020
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It’s hard to believe that 2020 is already here. Big milestones like this can be difficult to adjust to, as it can often feel like time is just pushing us forward. So, whether this new year has you looking for guidance through a big change in your life, wanting to reflect on your past or…
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What’s new on Netflix this fall?
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It’s the beginning of September, and while that means that school is starting once again, it also means that Netflix just announced the release of a lot of new content. So, whether you want to relax after class, have a movie night with your friends or even procrastinate, here are some of the most exciting…
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