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Nexus 50th annual art exhibit displays work by graduating UW fine arts students
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Over the spring, The University of Waterloo Art Gallery hosted its 50th annual art exhibit, Nexus, for the first time in person since the COVID-19 pandemic in a renewed partnership with the Region of Waterloo. This was an opportunity for graduating fine arts students at the University of Waterloo to showcase their work to the…
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The return of the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games
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Wilfrid Laurier University was a partner of the Special Olympics Ontario Spring Games and hosted swimming and basketball events at the university’s Athletic Complex from May 23 to 26. The Waterloo Regional Police organized the event, welcoming over 1,000 athletes from across Ontario. These competitors showcased their prowess in five sports: basketball, powerlifting, rhythmic gymnastics,…
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The gridiron glory of offensive lineman Isaiah Adams
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Former Golden Hawk offensive lineman Isaiah Adams was drafted into the NFL in the third round, seventh overall, on April 26 by the Arizona Cardinals. The Ajax, Ontario native and Political Science major played for the Golden Hawks during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Adams played only one game in his first year, having been…
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I actually don’t mind the geese on campus
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Before you get upset, give me a second to explain myself. Of course, the geese on campus are annoying and I hate doing the Dune sandwalk to avoid goose poop as much as anyone. There is almost nothing more irritating than dragging yourself out of bed for an 8:30 a.m. class and having to take…
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Are our attention spans getting shorter?
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In an era where presentations must captivate within 10 minutes, speeches lose listeners after 30 seconds, and just eight seconds de- termine if our attention is hooked, are short-form media content like TikTok’s, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts further eroding our already fragile attention spans? The claim that short-form media directly causes shortened atten- tion…
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The role local bookstores play in Canada
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“It’s the sweetest part, I’m sure for all of the staff here, to put the right book someone’s hands and know it’s going to change their lives,” said previous co-owner of Words Worth Books Chuck Erion during the independent bookstore’s 40th anniversary event for the public on May 11. As any local from Waterloo will…
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Fun in the sun and the importance of sunscreen
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With the rise of over 30-degree days on our radars, the Canadian Skincare Foundation estimates that more than 80,000 cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year. Additionally, the Canadian Cancer Society estimates that approximately 11,300 Canadians will be diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer, of which 1,300 Canadians might die. Melanoma is the most…
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Finding creative work as an arts student
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Beatrice O’Connell is a first-year youth and children’s studies student with a minor in English at Wilfrid Laurier University’s faculty of liberal arts. This is her first time returning to school after two years, and she said being a student again immediately opened more doors for her in the job market. After graduating, O’Connell wants…
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YWKW event hosts Sophie Gregoire Trudeau
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The Young Woman’s Christian Association Kitchener-Waterloo (YWKW) held their YW Rise Up Breakfast at Bingeman’s Conference Centre with guest speaker Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and interviewer Lisa LaFlamme. The breakfast took place on May 23, with money raised at the event supporting women, children and gender diverse individuals in the Kitchener-Waterloo community. Individual tickets cost $250,…
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