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The dangers of extreme diets
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For those of you thinking of losing those extra Thanksgiving pounds by dieting, I can offer you one piece of advice: don’t. Dieting is one of the most detrimental things you can do to your body. It not only slows down your metabolism, but it can really mess up your emotions, mindset and ability to…
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Finding the meaning of Thanksgiving
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This past Thanksgiving, I welcomed the opportunity to go up to the cottage and see my family. Since starting university, I have become grateful for these times to talk and catch up with family and friends, something that I didn’t appreciate years ago. Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to go back home and remember…
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Boot-iful or UGG-ly?
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Shoulder pads, parachute pants, Crocs… a lot of ridiculous fashion trends have come and gone over the years. However, there is one fad that seems to have decided to stick around season after season here at Laurier: the UGG boot. Whether you love them or hate them, many girls seem to love them and insist…
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What’s the point? Vegetarianism
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Vegetarian Cows were once wild animals that roamed free and took care of themselves. Now, many centuries later, the thought of a wild cow is absurd. How could a cow possibly fend for herself? They have become domesticated animals that rely entirely on humans to take care of them. And torture them. And eat them.…
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The top four: Fun things to do on campus
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1. People watching: Maybe it sounds lame, but the art of people watching has entertained people for centuries. Why not sit in the concourse and stare at the Laurier community in action? 2. Stealing DH dishes: Nothing gets your blood flowing like some good ol’ fashionned theivery. It’s not immoral if everyone does it and…
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Vocal Cord: Oct. 7, 2009
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Understanding your credit rating
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Do you want to own a house in the future? Have your own car? Qualify for a mortgage or consumer loan? Have your own credit card? All of these things and every other major purchase you make in your life will be dependent upon one number: your credit score. Chances are you don’t know your…
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Wisdom disconnect: Oct. 7, 2009
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Holy moly: Mole Day, commemorating the chemistry mole, 6.02×1023, is celebrated on Oct. 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. This year the theme for Mole Day is “The Molar Express”. Past Mole Day themes included “Celebrate the Molennium”, “Pi a la Mole”, and “Mole Madness”. Tutti Frutti: Fruitarianism is an extreme type of vegetarian…
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Cord-o-scopes: Sept. 30, 2009
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Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): After arriving at your business club meeting an hour early, you’ll be horrified to discover that it’s actually a pagan cult, sacrificing students to their heathen god Adam Smith. And you’re next. Scorpio (Oct. 22 to Nov. 21): After taking a much needed break and sleeping in you’ll finally…
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Vocal Cord: Sept. 30, 2009
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