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LaFlamme shares experiences
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“Sleep is something you’ll get when you’re dead,” said CTV National News chief anchor Lisa LaFlamme, speaking on the lifestyle of a journalist. Discussing the challenges of her career and the memorable stories she has covered, LaFlamme shared with an audience of Wilfrid Laurier University alumni, faculty and students her path from being a Kitchener-Waterloo-based…
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Adventure Club makes it to Turret
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After exploding onto the dubstep scene in recent months, with tracks “Crave You” and “We Don’t Eat” generating hundreds of thousands of YouTube views, Montreal natives Leighton James and Christian Srigley are taking full advantage of their new found star status. Last Saturday night, the charismatic duo played to a packed crowd at the Turret,…
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Laurier’s worst Christmas gifts
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It’s almost here. We’ve been dreading its return, hoping that maybe, just maybe it wouldn’t happen this year. Maybe our stockings would stay un-stocked; maybe the Grinch would take the presents right out from under our trees; maybe we’d even get the wonderful, practical gift of coal. Yes, Christmas is almost here, and with it,…
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Edgar’s sexuality contended by FBI
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When releasing a film about a memorable political figure like John Edgar Hoover, you can expect that you’re going to generate some scrutiny from those who aren’t pleased with the film’s depiction of such a figure. What one doesn’t expect, especially in this day and age, is protest and disdain shown towards the movie for…
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Drag dominates at WLU
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Glitter, pink cocktails and gender-bending performances filled the Turret last Saturday night along with the large, enthusiastic crowd who came out to support Drag Domination, a second annual event organized by the Rainbow Centre. The all-ages event is one of the largest drag events the tri-city area has to offer. The returning Miss Drew and…
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In review: The Muppets
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From the moment the reel started rolling, there was a smile plastered on my face. It didn’t leave until the lights came up. The Muppets are back. Starring in their first movie since 1999, the rag tag team of felt stars return in arguably their best, most endearing effort on the silver screen to date.…
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Waterloo Region Museum now open
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For many Wilfrid Laurier University students, a trip to the Waterloo Region Museum might not be forefront in their minds when planning their weekend. However, the museum recently unveiled their newest exhibit – “What Makes Us Who We Are?” – and it is definitely worth checking out. “What Makes Us Who We Are” traces the…
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Community and the art of the sitcom guest star
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The television world would be lost without Community. The antics of the Greendale study group has kept the hearts of millions of loyal viewers warmed and ablaze with weird comedy peppered with genuine pop culture fanaticism. It’s a show that heeds no bounds as far as style and content go and is without question the…
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Ex-model declares standard for beauty harmful
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It used to be that fashion models strived to maintain a size six or size eight frame to conform to the standards of beauty perpetuated by the media. Now, the standards have shifted, to expectations that models be a size zero, or even double zero, as ideas of beauty change. This isn’t the only negative…
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And the award goes to …
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Standing ovations are usually reserved for arenas or stadiums. But on Monday night, Laurie Strome brought a council chamber to its feet. Strome was presented with the Waterloo Award, the city’s highest civic honour, to thunderous applause at Monday’s Waterloo city council meeting, honouring her extensive volunteer work within the community. “Wow. I’m still overwhelmed,”…
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