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Are New Years Resolutions Really Followed?
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The days following Christmas contain the most buzz — celebrations linger; the party continues, yet the focus adjusts to the new year. A time where loved ones are called, food is finished, and resolutions are made. From improving piano playing to renewing relationships these resolutions vary in difficulty and magnitude, yet they all beg the same eternal question: Will they be followed? Most answer yes feeling confident in their abilities to perform yet skepticism prevails. While the number of Canadians who are making resolutions continue…
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Gambling Virus: Reducing Canada’s addiction in Sports Betting
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In today’s sports-viewing experience, you’re bound to encounter an array of aggressive gambling sponsors. Commentators will reference point spreads, FanDuel will have its logo everywhere, and if you’re lucky you’ll even get a sponsored parlay. On social media, posts sponsored by betting sites are ingrained into sports content. The online sports betting industry in Ontario came about to regulate an unenforceable industry, but now their presence has become ingrained into the sports-viewing experience for everybody. The extensive marketing strategies these online casinos and sportsbooks employ are beginning to get out of hand—and it’s undermining the…
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Giving Classic Literature a chance.
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Classic literature is often referred to as boring or stuffy, with many young readers today choosing to step away from this period of literature. However, this reputation is unfair. Beneath their age and formal language, classic books are filled with humour, emotion, and deeply human experiences that remain relevant today. Far from being “stuffy,” classic literature can be heartfelt, surprisingly silly,…
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Discussing Indigenous Cultures with Filmmaker, Dr. Michael Doxtater
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In the upcoming episode of Cord’s very own film podcast, Cord En Scène, we had a great opportunity to talk to Indigenous academic filmmaker, professor, and writer Dr. Michael Doxtater. Dr. Doxtater comes from the Six Nations of the Grand River territory, 100 kilometers south of Toronto, Canada. A descendant of Mohawk leader Joseph Brant, Michael comes from the Mohawk turtle-clan family of Satekariwate.…
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New Year, New Semester: Tips for Student Success
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The New Year is always such an exciting time, as it brings new beginnings and experiences to look forward to. Especially for students, the beginning of a new semester presents an opportunity for a fresh academic start, allowing many to rebrand academically and become an “academic weapon”. However, often when we enter a new semester, we have grand ambitions and start new habits in the beginning, but as the semester continues, motivation can fade and following through with those habits that were initially set can become a struggle. In this article, I will discuss ways to maintain…
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Wake Up Dead Man sharpens the mystery?
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Released in late November, Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man (2025) is quite possibly the best film in the Knives Out franchise. With outstanding performances, a satisfyingly complex plot and stunning cinematography, the third installment is bound to captivate audiences from start to finish. The film follows the familiar Knives Out formula, introducing audiences to a suspicious,…
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A Guide to Better Habits: What Atomic Habits Gets Right
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In 2018, James Clear released Atomic Habits, an award-winning self-help book on how to build good habits, break bad ones, and combat procrastination. Atomic Habits gained an immense following, went viral on social media, and has sold 20 million copies worldwide as of February 2024, with Slate hailing it as the “self-help book ofthe decade”. The impact of Atomic Habits is undeniable, but does Atomic Habits hold up seven years later? For many, January is a…
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Tips For Beginning Your Reading Journey
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Reading outside of school has not only given me a great pastime away from screens, but has also shaped my personality, perspectives, and future. It has led me to my career path, and has uncovered my passion for writing, languages, and literature. Through reading, I have become the person that I am today—and it could…
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January: A Beginning That Asks Something of Us
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January arrives quietly but firmly, like a clean page that still smells of ink. Page 1 of 365 pages that you are going to write your goals and ambitions on. It carries the symbolism of beginnings resolutions, fresh calendars and the hopeful idea that we can start again. Yet January is not only about optimism. It is also a…
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Is Apple’s Value Proposition at Risk in the Next 10–15 Years?
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When the iPod launched in 2001, it wasn’t just another MP3 player, it felt like a cultural awakening. Apple offered not simply a hardware device, but a new relationship with music: 1,000 songs in your pocket, delivered through a beautifully minimal interface that felt intuitive, personal, and almost magical. This mystique carried into the 2010s, where Apple launches…
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