Fall
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Let’s Make: Pumpkin Bread
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Well Golden Hawks, it’s official — spooky season is upon us. From the falling leaves and chilly breeze to the return of sweater weather and pumpkin spice everything; October did not come quietly. Like most chronically online students, you’ve probably fallen down the romanticization rabbit hole, scrolling FallTok for hours, or pulling Pinterest all-nighters to…
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The Art of Autumn: Fashion Tips for a Chic, Layered Look
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With the beginning of October comes a whole new line of fashionwear. The Fall season is a very important time for the fashion industry, with stores full of coats, boats, and sweaters. For years, the Autumn season has inspired many fashion trends seen around Canada. Incorporating many aesthetics which are primarily defined by their cozy,…
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I think I am a big fan of fall now
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I have never been a big fan of fall. For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreaded it. While some welcome the leaves changing colour, pumpkin spice lattes and colder weather – I miss summer. It’s not just that I don’t like fall. I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum of fall lovers…
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The Woe of Fall
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Before the woe of fall I wonder if leaves Know their fathers From the forest crown To the quiet ground If the birds will sing And nest a knot Of twigs and sharp thorns Among the top Families will grow Before leaves will rot The soil beneath Will catch them softly While people watch Hands…
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Falling in love with fall
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It doesn’t take long for “that” time of year to inevitably roll back around like a wave that’s bound to the shore. The leaves are brown, the sky is gray and your, goosebump-coated skin craves the warm kiss of sunlight. Sporadic shivers run across your body as you try to recall a time when colour,…
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Fancy fall footwear for all
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Similar to other people, fall is my favourite time of the year. Along with the cooler temperatures and the warm, pretty colours, I love the change in footwear. Boots, sneakers, runners, loafers – the list goes on. There are many different styles and types of fall shoes and I am going to break down my…
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Laurier alumnus Dorothy McCabe wins Waterloo mayoral race
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The new mayor of Waterloo is a former Golden Hawk. In a tight race last week, defeating her opposition by just over 300 votes, Laurier alumnus Dorothy McCabe was elected mayor of Waterloo region. For years, McCabe has worked as a government relations and municipal sector professional, advising elected officials at the municipal and provincial…
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A Halloween history
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Today, the idea of celebrating Halloween in any way other than trick-or-treating or hosting a party for your closest friends may seem inconceivable. After the pandemic shut down or restricted Halloween plans, this year’s celebrations will mark a return to normalcy. While stores peddle boxes of decorative squash and pile boxes of various candies skids…
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Ghouls, goblins, and climate change
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October ushers in crisp autumn air, lingering with scents of pumpkin spiced lattes and freshly baked Pillsbury Halloween cookies. But it also raises some concerns about an eminently developing nightmare: climate change. Few have considered the rippling effects of this ghoulish season. Many of us are eager to purchase a new Halloween costume this year.…
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Three fashion trends for your fall wardrobe
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1. Wide leg trousers Harry Styles made waves in his Rolling Stone photoshoot, which featured the English singer-songwriter and actor in wide-leg trousers. This isn’t Styles’ first time sporting the item- he commonly dazzles in the look – such as on his album cover for Fine Line, the release party for said album and onstage…
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