Karen Ostrander
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The new ‘age’ of sounds
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Following the release of their latest record Age and a string of tour dates in Canada, The Hidden Cameras will be performing at Starlight Social Club Thursday Feb. 13 with their brand of indie pop music. “Last time we played at Starlight was probably 2006. I love that place, the crowds were great last time…
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In review: “I, Frankenstein”
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I, Frankenstein, directed by Stuart Beattie tells the story of Frankenstein’s monster’s identity struggle and a scientific endeavour to reanimate the dead and a centuries old struggle between gargoyles and demons. All in all, the film is a veritable hodgepodge of narratives that are not entirely complimentary of one another. It is as if the…
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Sex with Sue at THEMUSEUM
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The best way to learn about sex is to ask questions. On Thursday Feb. 6, THEMUSEUM kicked off their Sex Dialogues series entitled “Sue Johanson: A Night of Questions and Answers.” The night, as described in the title, encouraged audience members to submit questions prior to the talk for Johanson to answer. Johanson is best…
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Women’s hockey rookie makes impact
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Jessica Prevette is having the year of her life. So far, the Wilfrid Laurier women’s hockey first-year forward holds fourth place in the OUA scoring leaders as a rookie forward. Just finishing her first year of university, Prevette has much potential and opportunity for growth going into her later years. From the start, the Mississauga…
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High heels, inclusivity and drag queens
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The Turret Nightclub at Wilfrid Laurier University got a little more fabulous as the Rainbow Centre held their fourth annual Drag Domination on Thursday Jan. 30. The Rainbow Centre, which can be found in the Macdonald House Residence at Room 104, offers a safe and secure atmosphere for both students and faculty members on campus…
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The ‘rapper next door’ comes home
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When Shadrach Kabango, better known as Canadian rapper Shad, was a fourth-year business student at Wilfrid Laurier University, he entered and won a contest held by 91.5 The Beat to have an album financed. This album, which later became When This is Over, jump started Shad’s career.What would have happened if he didn’t win? “I…
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Waterloo launches ten year ‘culture plan’
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The City of Waterloo is looking to get more cultured. Recently, the city developed a culture plan after beginning research in 2011. The project outlines six goals, such as strengthening the community’s cultural heritage and fostering collaborations in the culture sector, and aims to foster a more arts-based community in Waterloo over an estimated time…
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The right ‘system’ for the man advantage
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women’s hockey team hosted the Nipissing Lakers and the Laurentian Voyageurs during their final home stand last weekend. In what were games very much dominated by special teams and a prediction of what the playoffs will look like in a few weeks, the Hawks came out with the sweep, defeating…
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Badgers no match for No. 9 nationally ranked Hawks
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After two straight decisions against the Guelph Gryphons and the No. 1 Windsor Lancers, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women’s basketball team had no trouble with the Brock Badgers, handily defeating them 68-48 Saturday afternoon. The Hawks’ victory snapped a two-game slide — their first consecutive loses of the 2013-14 campaign — improving their record…
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Last-second free throws lifts Hawks
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With three players scoring in double figures and two last-second free throws from fifth-year guard Max Allin, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men’s basketball team were able to hold on for a slim 86-84 victory against the league worst Brock Badgers. The Hawks got off to a slow first half in their game against the…
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