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The Trailer Park Boys reach new heights with animated Netflix series
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On Sunday, Trailer Park Boys returned to Netflix by kicking off their new animated series of the original show. The series begins directly after season 12 of the live-action series. Trailer Park Boys began in 2001 and ran on the network Showcase until 2007. In 2014, Netflix picked up the show again after Robb Wells (Ricky),…
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The aftermath of the Mueller report
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On the night of Mar. 22, Special Counsel Robert Mueller finally handed in his over 300 page report on his investigation into the Russian collusion with the 2016 election. Two days later on Mar. 24, Attorney General William Barr released a four page summary basically saying there was no collusion between Russia and the Trump…
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The psychology behind kinks and seeking pain in the bedroom
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As Valentine’s Day comes to Laurier this week, love is in the air. While some people like to celebrate with a romantic dinner, chocolates, flowers and a passionate night of lovemaking, there are some people who like to get more adventurous than some. This may include such activities as spanking, choking, using hot wax, various…
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When is it too early to be playing Christmas music?
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There are a few things in life that are inevitable: death, taxes and endlessly playing Christmas music around this time of year. Since the end of Halloween, most people who like Christmas music have dusted off their Apple Music and Spotify playlists and have been blasting Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey non-stop. From Dec. 1…
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There is no better time than now to impeach Trump
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Last Tuesday the midterm elections took place in the U.S. When the dust settled, there was a massive recount needed in some races in Florida, the Republicans took more seats in the US Senate and the Democrats took control of the US House of Representatives. That last one is a major shot at Donald Trump…
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The role of vigilante justice in Whitey Bulger’s death
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Last week, something incredible happened that may have missed the eyes of most people. James “Whitey” Bulger, the former mob boss of the Boston affiliated Winter Hill Gang, was murdered in prison on Tuesday, a day after being transferred to a high-security prison in West Virginia. According to the New York Times, two inmates at…
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Bohemian Rhapsody dazzles audiences with its depiction of Queen and Freddie Mercury
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Growing up, I used to listen to the “Greatest Hits” album by Queen. I would rock out to classics like “We Will Rock You,” “Don’t Stop Me Now”, and “Another One Bites the Dust.” I would bring the CD to school and listen to it on a portable CD player. So when I heard that…
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Merely reinventing the 80’s on the small screen
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I was watching TV last week, procrastinating doing homework, when I saw a commercial for the upcoming Magnum P.I. remake. It stars Jay Hernandez as the lead role and kicked-off this past Monday. I have two problems with this. First, Jay Hernandez can’t even grow a moustache. In the preview he has a little bit…
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Why family paying for your tuition shouldn’t matter
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One of the biggest problems in university, aside from balancing course work, your social life and work obligations, is paying for tuition. While many people rely on grants, bank loans, OSAP and scholarships, some students are more lucky than others. I’m obviously talking about students whose parents pay their tuition for them. This can include…
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Colin Furlong signs professional contract with European team
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Long time Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawk goaltender Colin Furlong has joined HC Pustertal Wolfe, a professional European hockey team that’s part of the Alps Hockey League. Furlong signed a professional contract with the Italian side earlier this summer after spending four years with the Golden Hawks. For Furlong, playing at a professional level was always…
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