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  • Jan. 20, 2010

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    Dear Life, What is the deal with this Owl City song called โ€œFirefliesโ€? The guy singing sounds like a wimpier, 17-year-old version of Justin Bieber singing about his unhealthy obsession with bugs. Whatever happened to good new music? Sincerely, Donโ€™t Even Get Me Started on Ke$ha Dear Life, I recently had to buy a $120…

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  • Jan. 13, 2010

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    Dear Life, Does being a university student require you to look like you just crawled out of a ditch, or is this strictly a Laurier-style? Unkempt hair, track-pants and Ugg boots?? Apparently looking homeless is now a fashion statement. Sincerely, Taking Pride in my Appearance Dear Life, Am I the only person who doesnโ€™t give…

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  • Vocal Cord: Jan. 13, 2010

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  • Vocal Cord: Jan 5, 2009

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    What was your New Year’s resolution?

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  • Jan. 6, 2010

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    Dear Life, I am disappointed inf the Cordโ€™s Top Ten Worst Films of the 2000s. Twilight or New Moon should definitely be on there. I am deeply ashamed to admit that I did in fact see New Moon with a group of people, against my will. It was the worst movie I have ever seen.…

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  • Cord-o-scopes: Jan. 6, 2010

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    Scorpio (Oct. 22 to Nov. 21): Welcome to Waterloo, located in the snow belt. Hopefully you had the good sense to ask for a pair of snowshoes for Christmas. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): This winter break you were a little bored and now youโ€™re looking forward to heading back to your exciting life…

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  • Dec. 9, 2009

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    Dear Life: Harvey’s needs to get their shit together. I waited 20 minutes for my order. I know your life sucks because it’s exam period and you’re working your stupid job, but frig off with your shit. Everyone else’s life sucks too, and we ALSO have exams. You just get paid. Sincerely, I’m Failing And…

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  • Have you heard?

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    Overheard @ WLU has become a recent phenomenon for Laurier and university-wide students alike. As part of this Facebook group, students subject themselves to constant updates of their peersโ€™ moments of stupidity. Over 4800 members are constantly joining in and submitting what they have โ€œoverheardโ€ on campus and where they have heard it, making this…

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  • The people behind Foot Patrol

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    Laurierโ€™s Foot Patrol walks home more students per year than any other university in Canada. With over 153 active volunteers, Foot Patrol boasts an involvement of over 1% of the undergraduate student body. The Cord took a deeper look at what happens behind the scenes at the Foot Patrol office in 24 Lounge. This year…

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  • Dec. 2, 2009

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    Dear Life: Why does every other faculty hate on business students all the time? Itโ€™s not our fault if we make up the majority of the school. Itโ€™s not our fault that we use up space because we actually do work.ย Itโ€™s not our fault if we know what we want to do with our lives.…

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