
On Nov. 12, 2025, the Laurier Library EDI Committee hosted “Artistic Forms of Storytelling,” an event held in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the Robert Langen Art Gallery, with additional support from Faculty Relations. During the panel, guest speaker Destiny Moser, an Indigenous Food Advocate and Educator, highlighted a critical systemic issue regarding Indigenous food histories. …

Situated between the two major campuses in Waterloo, Melโs Diner remains a beloved stop for students and locals alike. If youโve ever wondered what it might feel like to step directly into a Hollywood fanatic shrine room, Melโs answers that question with confidence. The ambiance is unmistakable with retro Hollywood posters, classic big screen memorabilia plastered over every inch…

Itโs a dreary November evening. Youโre 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 somethingโs missing – a snack. When youโre craving comfort, thereโs no better food than a…

A Local Gem Where Paninis, Pudding, and Community Shineย For this monthโs edition, we wanted to review one of our favourite spots in Waterloo: The Princess Cafe. A part of the larger Princess Twin Cinemas at 46 King Street North, it offers a great spot to not only get some refreshments before catching a movie,…

From margaritas to mouthwatering tacos, LizzDew takes a trip across city lines to uncover why Don Julioโs might just be Kitchener’s best-kept Mexican secret.ย For this monthโs edition of your favourite food reviewerโs escapades, we decided to cross city limits to check out Andrewโs personal favourite Mexican spot, Don Julio Taco & Tequila Bar. Located…

In many ways, September is a time of transition. This month not only marks the beginning of a new academic year, but also the changing of seasons. While some of us use this time to soak in the last sunny days of summer, others (me included) are anxiously awaiting the first signs of autumn. In…

Different cultures offer different approaches to lifeโs many questions. The Oscarsโ international entries, including those that werenโt nominated, explore how human fundamentalsโlove and joyโtake shape in the eyes of non-North American artists. Whether theyโre subjectively good or bad is irrelevant – either way, theyโll expand your capacity to appreciate perspective and, I hope, offer new…

On a romantic Valentineโs night out, LizzDrew decided to do what any ordinary couple would do โ go out to dinner. However, both writers forgot that every other couple would be doing the same and ignorantly decided to omit a call for reservations. After checking out other establishments (including a trip to LizzDrewโs column alumni…

Food is one of the most important things you must figure out during your time in university. For many, itโs the first time in your life when you must feed yourself, and there are many decisions to be made. Finding a balance in the type of food you eat is vital and individual. This article…

It is cold, frigid February. What a else could that signal but romance? Ah, yes, it is the season of love. It is a time when those of us with partners plan elaborate gestures of love, and those of us without eat a lot of Ben & Jerryโs while watching Moonstruck four times in a…


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