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Communication and Confidence: Advice from an Adult Film Star
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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 & Jerry’s while watching Moonstruck four times in a…
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Coach Murphy provides words of Wisdom
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“I was playing multiple sports, but never found that sport that I was drawn to, like it was ingrained in my DNA,” said Coach Phil Murphy. Being able to play on a rugby team ignited the spark and passion Murphy carries to this day. “I remember coming off the field my very first time playing…
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Curating the perfect playlist may be the key to getting the most out of your next workout
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To make the most out of your next workout, curate the perfect playlist! Music Speed One component of music to keep in mind is tempo/speed, specifically the number of beats per minute. During physical activity, our body subconsciously synchronizes movements to a song’s tempo. In doing so, our body fixates less on the impending exhaustion…
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Why professional wrestling deserves more attention
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Pro wrestling is the greatest made-up sport that has ever existed. It’s fake, it’s exaggerated, it’s silly and sometimes pretty stupid — but it’s always entertaining. Unfortunately for me, a lifelong wrestling fan, sometimes I am taunted for my admiration for liking such an odd form of entertainment. And yes, it’s fake — very fake.…
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Cord Picks: Favourite home workouts
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Using Apps as a Guide YouTube videos and phone apps have been my go-to sources for home workouts ever since I stumbled into the overwhelming world of fitness. Even though I’ve lost a considerable amount of weight since high school, I still find it difficult to stick to a consistent gym routine. Home workouts have…
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Selling your confidence is the key to the job search
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What sets us apart besides marks? With all the stressful desperation for students to excel academically, it’s easy for them to question the relevance of their grades in terms of acquiring a career. The equation has been embedded in our understanding through every grade, essay and final examination: good marks equal good jobs, and good…
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Dressing right for the job interview
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As soon as you step through the door, you have a couple of seconds to tell the interviewer something about yourself without saying anything. Dressing well will give you that added confidence you’ll need to pull through.
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Laurier recreational dance program on the rise
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Dancing can be viewed as an example of the university experience in its social nature, but also as an escape to all the unhealthy habits that comes with the student lifestyle.
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