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Is dating to marry a healthy concept?
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With the modern day hookup era we are in today, dating to marry seems like a concept from the Stone Age. Apps such as Tinder or Bumble have revolutionized the dating scene, particularly among young adults. It is just as common, if not more, for people to seek casual relationships as opposed to serious committed…
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New Years’ resolutions don’t make for realistic goals
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As we go into a new year, a popular question asked is “What are your New Year’s resolutions?” A resolution can be defined as a decision to do or refrain from doing something for the upcoming year. This idea is instilled within our society to categorize years into separate chapters of our lives, which is…
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The Drink in uptown Waterloo makes headlines for sign displayed at the bar
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The Drink Uptown, a popular nightclub in Uptown Waterloo, has recently come into the public eye and faced scrutiny due to a video posted on social media of a sign with concerning content displayed at the establishment. The video, which was posted to Facebook on Dec. 29 by Spencer Harrison, showed a group of people…
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What is cancel culture?
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Within the past few years, the idea of “cancelling” someone over things they have said or done has grown exponentially. Cancel culture is no longer supporting individuals who are regarded as problematic or unacceptable. It’s quite prominent with celebrities and influencers through the rising popularity and dominance of social media. The first form of cancel…
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Kitchener Public Library joins the Period Project in order to make menstrual products more accessible
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Kitchener Public Library’s (KPL) main branch in Downtown Kitchener recently announced that they are joining The Period Project, an initiative designed to make menstrual products more accessible to those who need them. The library began offering these products in their washrooms for patrons to use on Nov. 4. “We are trying to provide more inclusive…
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