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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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