Emilia Curcic
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The key to being a successful writer
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“I want to be a writer,” mutter thousands of students, all around the world, every day. It’s a dream job and it’s the thing that a lot of us want the most in the world. Whether it’s as a novelist, journalist, poet or academic, expressing ourselves in words is something that a lot of us…
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Unsigned: Students’ responsibility to support uptown businesses
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In the last few years, going to uptown Waterloo has seemed like a hassle to most students. Whether it’s the inconsistent bus routes or lack of parking, the construction made the core of Waterloo inaccessible and unappealing. The local businesses are now feeling the ramifications of these choices. They’re suffering, even now that the roads…
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Waterloo prepares for St. Patrick’s Day
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Wilfrid Laurier University, along with community services, have begun preparing for one of the biggest holidays of the year: St. Patrick’s Day. Over 5,000 people gathered on Ezra Street last year to commemorate the holiday. Laurier’s dean of students, Leanne Holland-Brown, stressed the importance of participating with Laurier pride in mind, but the first and…
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Get Out: the poignant hit film shines a frightening light on racial bias
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Watching the trailers for the now critically acclaimed film Get Out had me inexplicably hopeful. I had no clue what this film would deliver, but as an unabashed lover of horror movies with a twist, I was thoroughly impressed with both the execution of the movie genre itself, and the all-too-relevant meaning threaded throughout. This…
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Urban Bricks Pizza aims to combine Neapolitan pizzas with the fast-paced university culture
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As per the evident four year-or-so turnover for K-W’s restaurant and nightlife scene, this month we welcome Urban Bricks Pizza, which now stands in place of the forgettable Heaven Gastro Club on University Ave. Walking inside the pizza joint, the affluence that the American chain was bringing to compete with existing pizzerias was evident. The…
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Unsigned: Teaching financial literacy is a step in the right direction
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After a successful petition, the Ontario government is now introducing a pilot project to teach financial literacy to grade 10 students. This is undeniably something that will be applicable to students’ lives beyond high school. Currently, the onus is on parents to teach their children about these topics. That can raise a number of issues.…
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The best courses are the ones that apply beyond the classroom
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Regardless of your major, everyone has encountered a course that you need in order to graduate. Most students are required to take courses that are irrelevant to their major and often a course that they don’t have any interest in. So why aren’t universities implementing required courses that can apply to everyone — ones that…
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Laurier Brantford assists in Police pilot project
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s Brantford campus plans to work with the Brantford Police Service to help properly respond to survivors of sexual assault when incidences are reported. Working along with the Laurier Brantford campus will be local community services such as the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant, Victim Services of Brant and the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence…
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Alpha Phi to host “Heartthrob” fundraiser
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Alpha Phi, a women’s fraternity at Wilfrid Laurier University, is hosting their annual fundraiser, “Heartthrob,” this Friday March 10 at Wilf’s from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Heartthrob is one of numerous philanthropic events held annually by Alpha Phi. Other events include Heart Week’s bake sale, Move Your Phi’t, which is a five kilometer walk and…
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Jimmy Fallon and why he’s no longer funny
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I used to be a person who eagerly watched Jimmy Fallon’s late night show with unending amusement. I found his sketches funny and thought that he was a talented comedian and entertainer. I would watch him and think, “he’s so likeable.” He gives the impression that he is painfully pleasant. People generally respond well to…
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