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Beauty Beyond Vanity: Makeup as Expression and Identity
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Makeup has long been framed as a symbol of vanity rather than a form of expression. It is often dismissed as something superficial, reduced to appearance alone. For many people, however, makeup is not about hiding flaws or seeking attention. Makeup is a language. It allows individuals to express identity, emotion, and creativity without speaking. In a society that often defines beauty in narrow and limiting ways, makeup became a way to reclaim…
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Laurier researcher finds COVID-19 has increased the correlation between intimate partner violence and brain injury
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Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of assault and relationship violence. A new study by researcher and Ph.D. candidate Halina (Lin) Haag found the risk of brain injury resulting from intimate partner violence (IPV) has drastically increased in rates and severity since the beginning of the pandemic. Haag has worked at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lyle…
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