Mindy Kaling
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Reminiscing about life at Laurier
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As exam season is rapidly approaching, so is the end of my undergraduate career. While I’m ready to leave Laurier and move onto the next chapter, online learning has made things severely anticlimactic and given me an incomplete feeling inside. I remember the excitement I felt when I received acceptance to my schools of choice,…
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Being an advocate for others in today’s world
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In May 2020, we saw individuals and communities from around the world unite with the Black Lives Matter movement while marching in various cities to protest the police brutality involved in the death of George Floyd. And recently, anti-Asian bias has been used to describe the murder motive in the Atlanta spa shootings. This past…
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Alternatives to partying on St. Patricks Day
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Another Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to fester during its celebrations. Our beloved street party on Ezra Avenue will not be taking place for a second year, but that doesn’t mean St. Patrick’s Day is a bust altogether. Whether you are celebrating with the members of your household or…
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Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral
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As demands for inclusivity go viral, companies and brands are forced to make their products suit the interests of consumers. In February 2020, Hasbro toy company announced a rebranding of the iconic Mr. Potato Head to be more gender-inclusive. By dropping the “Mr.”, Hasbro will be selling a new toy kit featuring two large potatoes…
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Indian farmers continue to protest, but why is no one talking about this?
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Back in December, I was standing in the Starbucks located on University Avenue and King Street, waiting for my order. Looking out the window, I saw a tow truck blocking the green-light traffic for a series of cars adorned with colourful posters and flags, honking their way through King Street. At the time, I knew…
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NASA Perseverance rover safely touches down on Mars: What do the aliens think of us now?
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On Feb. 18, 2021, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) celebrated a successful landing on Mars with its largest and most advanced rover, Perseverance. After a seven-month-long journey, Perseverance begins its two-year mission of analyzing the Red Planet’s geology, climate and astrobiology. Being the size of a car, Perseverance will roam the Jezero Crater…
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I’m not mad, just disappointed: Why my final semester of university has been a letdown
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After four years of ruthless studying, building lifelong friendships, and insightful self-development, I will be sad to leave my undergraduate experience behind as I anxiously enter the working world this spring. Don’t get me wrong; I’m very excited to graduate and start the next chapter, but my dreams of impatiently waiting with thousands of other…
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How to shoot your shot this virtual Valentine’s day
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Whether you’re a romantic or lone wolf, Valentine’s Day is never an easy holiday. When you’re single, you may feel unloved and loneliness is emphasized by couples posting their V-Day celebrations on social media. When you’re in a relationship, there’s pressure to conform to the holiday traditions and do something special for your significant other. …
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GameStop, WallStreetBets, and the Big Wigs: The internet makes its mark on the economy
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Peaking at a value of $470 USD, GameStop stock has risen dramatically over the past few weeks in response to the internet movement organized by the subreddit, WallStreetBets. Home to the world’s two largest stock exchanges, the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, Wall Street has been rattled to its core by a Reddit army…
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Maintaining healthy relationships near & far: Reflection, then action
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As COVID-19 lockdowns attempt to separate the infected from the healthy, they have also divided people from interacting with their friends, family, and neighbours. Abiding by the stay-at-home order, people are limited to in-person interactions with their household and rely on technology to connect with the outside world. COVID-19 has had an overt impact on…
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