romance
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Dating apps beyond the romance: finding platonic connections online
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I’ve always had a prejudice towards online dating. Maybe I’m an old romantic, or maybe I’m just cynical about today’s hookup culture. Either way, I refused to download any dating apps for the longest time. Let me preface this article by stating that I haven’t had any drastic changes of attitude…but I’m less skeptical about…
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Three great romance movies to watch for Valentine’s Day
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I woke up the other morning and looked out my window with a smile. The sun was shining, the beautiful birds were chirping, love was in the air! I’m lying of course; the sun doesn’t exist in Waterloo during the winter and there are no beautiful chirping birds, only infuriating honking geese. Nevertheless, Valentine’s day…
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The best anime husbandos for a Valentine’s Day date
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With Valentine’s Day approaching, many who are chronically single will be feeling alone. Luckily, there are many films and television shows available to watch during this tumultuous season. If you are a fan of anime, you will know of the many romantic options available to you when it comes to these swoon-worthy anime husbandos. Of…
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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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The importance of creating and maintaining boundaries in a relationship—romantic or otherwise
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It’s time to be brutally honest. Have you ever: taken on more club responsibilities than you could handle; gave out unsolicited advice because some people just need to be helped; or been afraid to say anything other than “yes”? As someone who also struggles with navigating boundaries in any relationship, there have been some realizations…
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Valentine’s Day traditions around the globe
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Have you ever wondered how holidays are celebrated around the world? In Russia, they eat pickles for Christmas. In Japan, they celebrate with Kentucky Fried Chicken on Dec. 25. But what about Valentine’s Day? What can we take away from the traditions of those around the globe? Well, here are just a few examples of…
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Online romance has scammed a Waterloo resident out of over $1 million
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Two Waterloo region residents have been scammed out of a combined $1.5 million after they were lured in from online dating profiles, the Waterloo Regional Police Service has been investigating these two instances since last week. The female victim was scammed out of $1 million alone over a four-year period, while the male victim’s $500,000…
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Laurier women’s curling eliminated from playoff contention
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KELOWNA, B.C. — Chelsea Brandwood knows that in a competition like the Canadian Interuniversity Sport curling championships, all the teams are hard. The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women’s curling team was eliminated from playoff contention after a 9-4 loss to the Alberta Pandas on Tuesday afternoon. The Hawks finished the tournament 2-5 after their second…
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Women’s curling split first day of CIS championship
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KELOWNA, B.C. — Consistency was the key for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women’s curling team as they went 1-1 on day one of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport curling championships. The rink lost to the Brandon Bobcats 5-4 before redeeming themselves 11-6 against the Univerity of New Brunswick Varsity Reds. “It’s a good start,” head…
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Hawks still perfect after day three of OUA curling championships
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GUELPH, Ont. — The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks are on a mission. After day three of the Ontario University Athletics curling championships on Saturday, both Laurier teams remain undefeated and picked up two wins each. The men’s rink picked up two crucial wins, first in the morning against the Trent Excalibur 10-1 and then in…
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