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The importance of radical publishing
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Critiques of ‘mainstream media’ have been consistent and implacable for a significant amount of time. The biases of news outlets perceived as trustworthy seem
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First lecture of Laurier’s Milton Lecture Series sheds light on homeless encampments
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On Jan. 11, the first lecture of the year as a part of Laurier’s Milton Lecture Series was held at the FirstOntario Arts Centre in
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Toronto Zoo’s new Name-a-Roach campaign
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This Valentine’s Day season, the Toronto Zoo launched a new Name-a-Roach campaign. Facilitated by the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, the campaign ran as a
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Political cancel culture: Canada’s anti-Islamophobia advisor faces calls to back down after controversy
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Recently appointed to the new position of Canada’s anti-Islamophobia advisor by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, journalist and human rights activist Amira Elghawaby has already
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Winter blues and the Wellness Centre
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This winter season, programs and services provided by the Laurier Wellness Centre can help students combat the winter blues. The winter blues, also known
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Galentine’s Day ideas
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Just because Valentine’s day is the day of love, does not mean it requires a significant other to be enjoyed. If you’ve decided
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Dating apps beyond the romance: finding platonic connections online
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I’ve always had a prejudice towards online dating. Maybe I’m an old romantic, or maybe I’m just cynical about today’s hookup culture. Either way,
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The effects of 2000’s diet culture lingers today
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Almost every magazine cover in the 2000s showed thin models with bold fonts cheering on the next fad diet that will guarantee the fastest
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Outside the binary of doom-scrolling and oblivion
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The mid-50-year-olds in my life always say that they doom scroll as soon as they wake up in the morning. It’s a habit that
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Classic love songs that still hold up
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Love songs don’t need a special time of year to be listened to, but as Valentine’s day rapidly approaches, some classics deserve extra recognition.
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