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Exploring Waterloo’s top spots
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Best dance club: Pearl (runner up: Phil’s Grandson’s Place) If there is one thing Wilfrid Laurier University students like to do to let loose,
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The ‘summer of false starts’
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When The Cord asked me to share my experiences working for an independent magazine this summer, and as a contributor to a New York
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Our ‘journey to the light’
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Life is often thought of as a journey to the light. As a metaphor, light has been rich and informative. Whether it be “the
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How to thrive in your first year
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Starting university will bring a lot of changes to your life. You’ll meet new people and perhaps lose touch with older friends. You’ll notice
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Saying no and meaning it
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Elementary and high school taught most of us to expect what is referred to as “peer pressure.” This intimidating type of behavior can be
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Uptown getting brew pub
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This fall, local beer fans will have a unique spot to visit when Abe Erb opens in uptown Waterloo. Waterloo locals Tony and Rob
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An introductory guide to school traditions
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Starting university can be tough. The classes and work load are more challenging than high school and you are living on your own for
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Waterloo’s five best hidden gems
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Moving to a new city is always a little nerve-racking. I remember when I first moved to Waterloo for school two years ago, I
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Tips to set yourself apart
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Attending university for the first time can be scary and exciting. It is a moment filled with anticipation and can be overwhelming as you
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Incoming recruits ready to play
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks men’s hockey team was provided with a talented recruiting class this season and a boost of confidence in net.
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