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Let’s Make: Classic Gingerbread
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It’s a dreary November evening. You’re cold and tired after a long day of classes, and head back home in need of a cozy night-in. You wear some comfy pjs, light a candle and turn on your favourite show, but something’s missing – a snack. When you’re craving comfort, there’s no better food than a…
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Lumen Fest lights up Uptown Waterloo
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On Sep. 28, Uptown Waterloo hosted Lumen, the second annual festival that features interdisciplinary installations of art, technology, and light. From 6-11 p.m, festival-goers were able to explore Uptown Waterloo and interact with over 27 installations at over 25 locations, spread across Uptown in four “zones.” Several musical acts were also featured at the event…
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Reflecting on the meaning of Pride
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For many of us, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Warm weather, the sun, at least some free time and the rainbow flag is flying overhead. June is Pride Month and festivals are picking up to celebrate LGBTQ+ folks in our communities. Queer history is being explored and showcased in many ways for…
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This year’s TIFF flicks that can’t be missed
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The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is an internationally acclaimed film festival dedicated to showcasing champion films of various genres from all over the world. With the festival wrapping up the week of the 18th TIFF has a reputation for premiering some of the world’s best films. There will certainly be hundreds of highly anticipated…
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Reel Paddling Film Festival returns to Waterloo
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In an age of constant connectivity and access to technology, going to a film festival about canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddling, camping and fishing seemed like a break from the daily buzz. Held at the Princess Cinemas on March 24, Rapid Media’s Reel Paddling Film Festival is touring for its 11th year. The festival is a…
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Golden boys: Hawks curling wins national championship
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KELOWNA, B.C. — They had their sights set on it all year. The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men’s curling team entered the gold medal game against the Alberta Golden Bears with national gold in the headlights all year. After last year’s disappointing loss at nationals, the men were motivated to turn it around this year and…
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Men’s curling headed to gold medal game against Alberta
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KELOWNA, B.C. — For the second straight year, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men’s curling team will play for the most prestigious award in university sport — a Canadian Interuniversity Sport gold medal. The medal escaped the Hawks last year when they went toe-to-toe with the Alberta Golden Bears, dropping a close 6-4 game in the…
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Laurier men’s curling advance to semifinals at championships
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KELOWNA, B.C. — It all comes down to this. The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men’s curling team are on their way to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport championships medal round. After a win against the Waterloo Warriors, the Hawks secured second place in the standings with an overall record of 6-1 and face off against the…
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