Culture
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Beautyย Beyondย Vanity:ย Makeupย asย Expressionย andย Identityย
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Makeup has long been framed as a symbol of vanity rather than a form of expression. It is often dismissed as something superficial, reduced to appearance alone. For many people, however, makeup is not about hiding flaws or seeking attention. Makeup is a language. It allows individuals to express identity, emotion, and creativity without speaking. In a society that often defines beauty in narrow and limiting ways, makeup became a way to reclaim…
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Renaoโs Still Life: A Dreamy Debut Rooted in Desi Soulย ย
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Minimalist Production Meets Cultural Depth in a Lush Debut Renaoโs debut album, Still Life, is a quiet antidote to overstimulattion amidst the chaos of online life. With 13 tracks and a runtime of 33 minutes, this indie R&B album manages to fit a range of emotions over soft piano and mellifluous vocals. The album is…
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Exploring the Art of Indian Classical Danceย ย
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When people hear the term โIndian classical dance,โ they imagine the vibrant spectacle of Bollywood. Yet, beneath the cinematic ๏ฌair is a centuries-old tradition. Indian classical dance forms are more than just movements; they are a living art that narrates stories, conveys deep emotions, and preserves a rich cultural heritage. As one of the worldโs…
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Our Culture Isnโt a Trend. Itโs Our Identityย
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Itโs Not Appreciation, Itโs Appropriation: The Theft of South Asian Culture South Asians have long been the target of racism and mockery for simply expressing their culture. Weโve been called names for oiling our hair, wearing a dupatta, eating with our hands, adorning with a bindi and most importantly, for simply having brown skin. But…
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Quatre artistes fรฉminines francophones et autochtones ร dรฉcouvrir ร lโoccasion de la Journรฉe de la vรฉritรฉ et de la rรฉconciliation au Canadaย
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Le 30 sept. marque la Journรฉe nationale de la vรฉritรฉ et de la rรฉconciliation au Canada. Cette journรฉe nous rappelle de rรฉflรฉchir ร lโhistoire tragique des pensionnats et de rendre hommage aux survivants et ร leurs familles. En lโhonneur de cette journรฉe, voici quatre artistes fรฉminines francophones et autochtones qui font vivre leur culture. Melissa…
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Four Female French-Speaking Indigenous Artists to Celebrate on Canadaโs Day of National Truth and Reconciliationย
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Sept. 30 marks the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day serves as a reminder of the tragic history of residential schools and pays tribute to survivors and their families. In honour of this day, here are four French-speaking Indigenous women who bring their culture to life. Melissa Mollen Dupuis Recognized for her…
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Drakeโs identity is going to be different for everyone – but he will always be a biracial, Jewish, Canadian hip-hop artist: An analysis of Drakes identity in HYFR
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Graphics Editor, Jamie Mere, breaks down the identity of infamous Canadian music icon, Drake, and his impact on pop cultureย ย Who really is Drake? While we all know of Drake and have an image of who we think he is, understanding his true identity is very hard to do. Drake has so many attributes and…
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OUSA hosts 50th annual general assembly
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OUSAโs annual fall general assembly took place from Nov. 1 to 3 at Brock University in St. Catharines to discuss and debate three policy papers on different topics: ancillary fees, gender and sexual diversity, two-spirit & LGBTQ+ students and student disability and inclusion. โItโs an opportunity for all the different member associations who comprise OUSA,…
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Hookups the new norm over relationships?
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As young people get older and move from their teens into their twenties, there is an increasing pressure to find a long-term partner and settle down. Even if not dating-to-marry, society still tends to favour monogamous relationships over the current climate of hookup culture. The reality of the situation is that many university students just…
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Bina Mehta’s sustained excellence as a professor awarded at convocation
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Each year, Laurier hands out awards to faculty for teaching excellence in multiple categories, and the recipients receive these awards at convocation, which occurred between Oct. 26 and 27 this year. The awards given for the Donald F. Morgenson Faculty Awards for Teaching Excellence include Early Career Excellence, Sustained Excellence, Innovation in Teaching, Excellence in…
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