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Ellen missed the mark on her apology…again
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Back in 2018, I read an article published by The New York Times titled “Ellen DeGeneres Is Not as Nice as You Think.” The article documented a rare series of interviews with the comedic star. It seemed to highlight her subtly expressed personal aversion to the mantra of positivity associated with her since her daytime…
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The sad realities surrounding the missing Saudi Arabian journalist
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For as long as there have been people to criticize those in power for their misdeeds, there have been those with power who wish to silence their critics. In the last three weeks, the story of Jamal Khashoggi thoroughly demonstrates this. Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi Arabian-born journalist who has been critical of Mohammad Bin…
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Meow! Boutique in uptown Waterloo closes its doors for good
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Meow! Boutique, the beloved uptown Waterloo vintage fashion retailer located at the corner of King and Bridgeport, recently announced that they will be closing at the end of October. In an Instagram post published to their page on Oct. 2, the store addressed their customer base — fondly referred to as their “Cat Club” —…
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