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Street style: keeping it cool in the cold
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Kate Terrio Schooling: Third-year communications. Style Described: Definitely elegant and chic but I keep it simple. I usually go with solid colours instead of patterns. I always try and build my outfits around city-urban wear. Shops: Zara, H&M and, of course, Aritzia. Fashion Tagline: Always be chic. Fashion Don’t: Bright coloured bandos. Celebrity Inspiration: Kim…
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‘I chose to be here along the way’
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Carson Kolberg may have just graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University, but he and his business are preparing to take off. Kolberg, along with his co-partner Irene DiVaris, sells mason jars full of salads and entrees as a means to promote portion control and maintaining a healthy lifestyle at various locations in the Waterloo Region. The…
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Cute Valentine’s Day date outfits
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The most romantic day of the year is approaching and whether you’re spending it with a beloved valentine or celebrating with a group of your closest friends, it’s always fun to dress up and get those heads turning. With the bone-chilling temperatures we’ve been having these days, finding a flirty outfit can be challenging. Here…
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Alone and glad
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If you tell anyone you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone, they’ll look at you as if you’re about to eat a kitten. What’s so weird about spending some quality time on the holiday of love with the person you love the most: you? Nothing, that’s what. Being alone on Valentine’s Day can be more fun than…
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What men really think about lingerie
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Ever wonder if your boyfriend notices your carefully put together matching bra and panties combo? Or how about that $89 baby doll or corset combo you picked up from Victoria’s Secret to wow your man, think he notices or even cares? Then look no further because this quick read will answer all your questions about…
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Seeking out a Reading Week alternative
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For many people, reading week is a time of travel. They rub together whatever pennies they’ve managed to hold onto and head to wherever it’s warm. Canadians look to warmer pastures during this time of year; we’re all pretty much tired of the cold and snow. I will be braving colder weather and flying out…
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Bulimia: factor of chemistry, not character
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The first time I ever made myself throw up, I said that it would be a one-time thing. That “one-time thing” became something that took over my life. Bulimia occurs when there are fits of extreme overeating, which is then followed by self-induced vomiting or fasting. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and…
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Tanorexia: the new addiction to tanning
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There is no question that today’s media influences the way that people act and look. People ignore the way that they were meant to look and give in to this constructed idea of what beauty is. It is normal for people to want to fit into these standards, but it can sometimes become a dangerous…
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Signs your ex just isn’t over you yet
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This article is comprised of actual stories of real ex-boyfriends. This is specific to ex-boyfriends because we all know girls can handle exes better. However, do keep in mind that these signs can be applicable to girls as well. I am just writing based on the experiences of my friends and myself. The passive aggressive…
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Unsettled undergrads
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Here at Wilfrid Laurier University, we’ve got some pretty hard workers. Whether you’re in science, music, arts or business, you or someone you know is working extremely hard. From the late night assignment completion to the Saturday morning library excursions, people at Laurier put in the hours they need to be successful. With almost 14,000…
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