Sibling Symbiosis
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Laurier International’s Coffee Club Programs Help New Students Adapt
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Coming to a new country can be an exciting experience, but it can also be a very nerve racking one, because there’s a lot of change. Laurier has approximately 1300 international students right now, so there’s no shortage of students on this campus who find themselves having to adapt to an unfamiliar environment. Laurier International…
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Balzac’s grand opening celebrations
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Balzac’s Coffee Roasters in Waterloo recently hosted their grand opening in celebration of their newest cafe, located at 256 Phillip Street. The Waterloo location, which is found in close proximity to the UW plaza, opened up almost a year ago. “We just did a very belated grand opening. I think it was almost a year…
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Appreciating your siblings more as an adult
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My relationship with my older sister has never been perfect. It was a bit of a rollercoaster when we were young, but since I’ve progressed into adulthood, I’ve realized quite a few things about this relationship. We often neglect or ignore sibling relationships when we transition from children into teenagers and then into adults, instead…
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From the grounds up: understanding the appeal of coffee
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Coffee is a staple of my every day routine. There’s something gratifying about brewing coffee each morning or entering a local coffee shop that’s filled with the aroma of coffee. However, I’m often left wondering what it is about coffee that is so appealing. Being that coffee has little nutritional value — and I’m sure…
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