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Dealing with distance
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Over the past holiday weekend, many students who are currently in a long distance relationship were fortunate enough to be reunited after being apart for a long period of time. Although students in a long distance relationship probably don’t need a holiday to remind them of how grateful they should be for one another. Being…
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Androgny: the look of the day
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Incorporating menswear into an outfit can be a bit of a daunting task but if it’s done right, it can pull your entire outfit together. It’s a refreshing trend in women’s fashion and an alternative to an easy-going, laidback look. How can you wear men’s clothes appropriately? There are many different ways. Let’s face it,…
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Leave the stress behind
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With midterm season in full swing, the Wilfrid Laurier University campus has undergone its usual unsettling changes. Sick and tired students roam the campus hoping for the light at the end of the tunnel as work continues to keep piling up. With all the stress that comes with midterms, it is easy to neglect personal…
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‘My professor is my friend’
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Let’s be honest, if you’re one student in a class of hundreds or only have massive lectures throughout most of your university career, chances are your only interactions with your professors will be momentary and impersonal. However, if you’re in a smaller class or have the same professor for multiple classes, like ones in your…
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The mechanics of working out your back
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Want to get a ripped back for next spring? It is best to start now and find workouts that will tone your back for the better. Whether you are a hard core gym rat, a workout at home type, or balancing your time in and out of the gym, the back is one muscle region…
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Cord-O-Scopes
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Libra (September 23- October 22) Birthday blackouts will cause you to lose your phone, keys, wallet and other valuables. There really isn’t any avoiding this, just a heads up. Scorpio (October 23- November 21) Everyone loves a Scorpio because everyone loves a jealous ex-girlfriend. Stop stalking your ex, the best revenge is looking hot and…
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Dating outside your year
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When it comes to dating an older man or woman, there are a ton of things that rush to mind in terms of whether or not it’s viewed by others as acceptable. Some people wonder as to why someone would want to date someone outside of their year and often formulate judgments and jokes around…
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An animal-friendly Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving is a time for families to catch up and give thanks over a delicious home-cooked meal. However, not everyone can bite into that delicious turkey leg. Being a vegetarian myself, I can understand the difficulties surrounding holiday dinners for those with food restrictions. I am lucky enough that I can usually fill up on…
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How easy is it to steal a laptop?
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What would you do if you saw someone stealing a laptop on campus? With people all over campus with their noses in their textbooks studying, it’s a miracle that people notice anything that is going on around them. That certainly would seem to be enough incentive for anyone to steal an available laptop. Two years…
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Cocktails for fall
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Royal Washington Apple 1 ounce of Crown Royal and a quarter ounce of Smirnoff Green Apple Vodka. To be enjoyed with ice for your pleasure. It’s the kind of beverage that you need to take your time with. I don’t usually mix liquors, which is why I found the Royal Washington Apple a bit strong…
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