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Memes 101: Introduction to Meme Culture
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I think a large majority of people are familiar with what a meme is, but it’s doubtful many of us could define what exactly
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Kathryn Bigelow was the wrong choice to direct Detroit
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The reception of Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit, which dramatizes the 1962 Detroit riots, has been thus far split between white and black film critics. While
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Horse race journalism doesn’t belong in politics
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At the end of July, the political equivalent to Comic-Con, rightly called “Politicon,” took place in California. Events ranged from movies, to guest speakers,
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Expanding your mindset through podcasts
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My relationship with the ever-expanding phenomenon of podcasting has thus far been defined by me seeking out and voraciously downloading programs which speak to
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Keep your eyes ahead so you don’t end up dead
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September is by far my favourite month. It’s getting cooler, the seasons are beginning to change and there’s that newfound excitement to begin another
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Beverage recipes that will keep your summer refreshing
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It is finally summer and while you may be dreaming of music festivals, cottage with the family, or weekend getaways, your work schedule could
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The trouble with toxic relationships on TV
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On modern TV, romances are not frequently depicted in a healthy manner. Audiences are fed inorganic, unhealthy relationships that, heterosexual people especially, lap up
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The best summer films to help you unwind
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Have you ever found part of your summer to be lacking? Is work sucking too much out of your life? Have you tried film?
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Broadway you can enjoy without breaking the bank
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It’s no secret that musicals – while infinitely enjoyable – aren’t always entirely accessible. Pricey tickets and out-of-town shows mean that often times you’ll
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The ups and downs of increasing minimum wage
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I got my first job when I was 15-years-old. It was at the Tim Hortons in the small town I grew up in, Virgil,
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