makerspace at Laurier
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Looking at what the used bookstore in KW have to offer
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Despite the best efforts of the digital world, physical books refuse to go gently into that good night. Honestly, I’m glad. I tried the whole Kindle thing and, to me, nothing beats the feeling of holding a book in your hands. The tactile feedback of turning the pages, the ability to easily check your progress…
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Kitchener Christmas Market dissapoints local shoppers
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On Saturday, Nov. 24 the Kitchener Market, located on the corner of King Street and Cedar Street in downtown Kitchener, hosted a “Christmas Market.” I put that phrase in quotes not only because it is a direct quote of their Facebook advertisement but also because it is a stretch to give that name to the…
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Businesses should leave 90s gimmicks in the past
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As I exited the cold exterior of Queen Street and entered the elegant interior of The Walper Hotel, the sound of EMF’s ‘Unbelievable’ flooded my ears. I walked up to the second floor lounge and was greeted with the sight of 11 people: A group of five people sitting at a table who appeared to…
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Netflix film review: The Package
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Have you ever been scrolling though Netflix and see something that makes you go “Hmm, I wonder if that’s any good,” but then you just end up rewatching The Office for the fifteenth time? Well that’s what I’m here for. Not the part about The Office, but to tell you if things on Netflix are…
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Library makerspace aims to let students create and innovate with various tools to become makers
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This year, Wilfrid Laurier University implemented the library makerspace: a facility with a purpose to encourage students to engage in hands-on learning and be able to simply create something with the great variety of equipment and materials made available. The Cord sat down with Darin White, the makerspace’s primary coordinator, the library’s communications and cultural…
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