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New Year, New Semester: Tips for Student Success
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The New Year is always such an exciting time, as it brings new beginnings and experiences to look forward to. Especially for students, the beginning of a new semester presents an opportunity for a fresh academic start, allowing
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A Guide to Better Habits: What Atomic Habits Gets Right
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In 2018, James Clear released Atomic Habits, an award-winning self-help book on how to build good habits, break bad ones, and combat procrastination. Atomic Habits gained an
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This Old Dog…Returns to Ontario
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After a six-year wait, indie rock artist Mac DeMarco has finally returned to Ontario to play and promote his latest album dubbed, “Guitar”. Massey Hall hosted the indie prince as well as the opening Australian
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Let’s Make: Taylor Swift’s Chai Cookies
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In many ways, September is a time of transition. This month not only marks the beginning of a new academic year, but also the
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The Art of Romanticizing Nothing (and Loving It)
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This summer, I mastered the art of doing nothing, and somehow, it became everything I needed. Between a busy internship and the pressure of
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Exchange student expectation versus reality: is it worth it to decide to study abroad?
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To commit to an exchange program abroad is not always as easy. Things do not always go the way you expect. I talked to
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Editors Note: What’s it all about anyway?
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As the winter stretches on and the days (slowly) get longer, I find myself having too much time to reminisce on past moments I’ve
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How to Destress During Exam Season
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The exam season takes a mental toll on everyone. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce stress and relax during this busy time. “Feeling prepared
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The best study spots on campus
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Laurier’s campus is a busy place, so where is the best place to study? To solve this issue, I asked a bunch of different
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Swifties Invade Football
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Football and Taylor Swift. Two subjects that typically exist in separate universes, the only exception being when she rejects participating in the Superbowl halftime
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