Fiction Writing


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    The continuing rise and popularity of fan fiction

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    The continuing rise and popularity of fan fiction

    Many books published today are products of fanfiction. To those from previous generations who likely have never even heard the term before, this information may be quite shocking.  For the uninitiated, the term โ€œfanfictionโ€ is defined by Merriam-Webster as โ€œstories involving popular fictional characters that are written by fans and often posted on the Internetโ€…

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  • A passion for the post-apocalyptic

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    A passion for the post-apocalyptic

    There is a simplicity, poignancy and versatility to the post-apocalyptic genre of entertainment that so often dives into the deepest, most primal parts of our brains, asking us โ€œhow would you survive if the world fell apart? Could you? Would you want to?โ€ If youโ€™ve ever watched shows like The Walking Dead, The 100 and…

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  • E-Scooters bring eco-friendly transportation alternative to Waterloo

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    E-Scooters bring eco-friendly transportation alternative  to Waterloo

    On Oct. 2, 2018, the City of Waterloo approved the regionโ€™s newest and most eco-friendly mode of transportation: electric scooters. These scooters are in town for the first pilot of the program, running from Oct. 2 to Nov. 30. The trial is being conducted by regional council, with the goal of examining how they fit…

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Serving the Waterloo campus, The Cord seeks to provide students with relevant, up to date stories. Weโ€™re always interested in having more volunteer writers, photographers and graphic designers.