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The right person is out there for you
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If there were a night class called “Subtlety 101” I should probably take it. When I develop feelings for someone, I’ve been known to take the slightly more direct route: “Hi I’m Lindsay! I like you! Here is a compilation list of reasons why!” I’ve asked myself why this is the way I am. Sure,…
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A letter to final year students
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Dear upcoming graduates, So it’s that time of year again. Summer is winding down and everyone is back in Waterloo for another academic year. Lots to look forward to! Homecoming is around the corner, you get two reading weeks, a winter break and there’s no forgetting St. Patrick’s Day. But I’m willing to bet that…
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An escape from Facebook
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Millennials were among the first group of people to adopt Facebook as a part of our daily lives
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Knowledge beyond lectures
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There is such an emphasis placed on academic learning that we find our grades defining our worth, or how intelligent we perceive ourselves to be.
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Deconstructing the ‘golden rule’
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Do you remember being young and being taught to follow the “golden rule?” The rule that said treat others the way you would like to be treated? It always seemed simple and lovely enough, so I followed it for most of my life — until recently. A more critical eye allowed me to apply some skepticism towards…
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Checking off your bucket list
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Why we are never too young to start a bucket list and push the scope of our life’s happiness
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Nick Lachance – CCNA photo
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The future of the Star Wars franchise rests on Disney
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I almost stopped giving a shit about Star Wars, Almost! Then they announced there was going to be another trilogy, and after 31 years (yes since birth, I Force Pushed my way out of the womb) of devoted fandom I still had to pay attention.…
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Long-awaited Halo 4 doesn’t disappoint
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The first time I played Halo, I was hooked. It was 2001, I was probably stoned and I was in love. That single moment in time has been affecting me for over ten years. Since then, I have stood in line at the midnight release of Halo 2, pre-ordered the limited collectors edition of Halo…
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