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Handwriting Notes vs Computer Note Taking
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Is handwriting your notes truly better for understanding and retention of a subject, or have computers made handwritten notetaking obsolete? Jonathan Finn, an associate communications professor, assisted me in understanding the subject. “It’s not about what I believe but about what the research shows. A substantial body of research shows that students learn more and…
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Ten books to read to forget about that midterm
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Everywhere I go on campus, I see people studying. Whether it be Lazaridis Hall or the food court, students have their laptops out, papers covering their desk and their heads lowered in concentration. To get yourself out of the midterm slump, consider taking a look at these ten novels. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugou This novel…
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Gryphons take down Hawks in OUA semi finals
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After moving up to fifth in the National Coaches Poll, and defeating the Waterloo Warriors in the OUA quarterfinals, the Golden Hawks men’s rugby team had a challenge ahead of them in the Guelph Gryphons; a rematch of last season’s OUA finals. From the first whistle to the last, the Gryphons poured pressure on the…
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New developments for the faculty of music
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New developments working to diversify and expand the department of music are currently underway. The renovations are spurred by the Making Space for Music campaign. This newly renovated space will allow faculty and students to teach, practice, and perform together in an updated environment. Members of the community will also be able to enjoy and…
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Laurier Wellness Centre hosts thrive week
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The Laurier Wellness Centre hosted their fall semester Thrive Week Oct. 23 to Oct. 27. Many post-secondary institutions have adopted Thrive Week with the goal of promoting wellness on their campuses. “Post-secondary mental health is in crisis right now. Post-secondary students are facing challenges and I think mental health and physical health play a huge…
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Why does music within video games matter?
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Video games are as popular as they’ve ever been, but what makes them so great? Is it the world building? The characters? The story? Could it be the setting? Development of game mechanics and the function of music throughout games is extensive. Andrea Austin, an Associate Professor in the English and Film Studies department at…
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Remembrance Day returns to Waterloo Region
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11:00 a.m. on Nov. 11 marks the formal ending of the First World War. With heavy hearts, we remember the soldiers that fought for our freedom 105 years ago. On Nov. 11, wear a poppy with pride, have a moment of silence or visit a local cenotaph to pay your respects. The Royal Canadian Legion…
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Mozart, Salieri and Amadeus
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In collaboration with the Grand Philharmonic Choir, Kitchener’s Apollo Cinema showcased Amadeus to promote the choir’s upcoming performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem. Known as Mozart’s last work, Requiem was left incomplete – Mozart unable to finish writing the piece before his death at the age of 35. However, does the film truly portray Mozart (and…
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Goat Yoga Helps Students Relax
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On October 17, right beside the library, a small pen was erected to contain the tribe of goats and the students who performed yoga with their assistance. Over the last several years, goat yoga has gained prominence as a more rural alternative to puppy yoga. The goats on campus ranged from adulthood to merely a…
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