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September events you won’t want to miss
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There’s no better way to be welcomed back to Waterloo than to get involved in the community. Doors Open Waterloo Region allows the general public to tour historic buildings, landmarks and sites within the Waterloo Region that are not regularly open to the public eye. From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 16 feel free…
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Summer Activities in Waterloo Region
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Places are open again, the sun’s out (most days) and Future’s new album is playing on the radio. You know what that means- we’re having the time of our lives this summer. Here are some activities in Waterloo that appeal to different interests! Catch a movie at Waterloo Park Whether you have an upcoming date…
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Will reality TV ever be the same?
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Save for a few riveting episodes of Jeopardy, we, the general public, have been denied our regular dose of reality television. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast majority of film and television productions have been shut down or postponed. And with no vaccine in sight, it raises the question, will reality television ever be…
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Editorial: Making the most of our time at Laurier
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As I enter fourth year, and hopefully my last, I prepare for another awesome year at Laurier but one not like the others. Every year has had challenges but nothing has been as challenging as a worldwide pandemic. When challenges like this arise, I’ve learned how to overcome the big obstacles and look at the…
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Prolific Canadian artist Dave Bidini coming to Laurier as Visiting Writer
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Dave Bidini is an experienced Canadian writer, and his work has taken him all around the world. Eastern Siberia, Port Mongolia, Russia, and parts of Africa are just some of the places that he has gone, and his next stop is Wilfrid Laurier University. From Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, Bidini will be staying as…
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Halloween candies and chocolate ranked from best to worst
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By most people’s standards, I would be considered too old to be trick or treating. Despite this, my candy preferences are strong and have remained this way since childhood. I probably shouldn’t be critically analyzing each piece of candy I’m given on Halloween, especially because it’s all free. As the saying goes, beggars can’t be…
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