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When foreign becomes familiar
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On Dec. 22, Michael Koziura looked out at the familiar form of Toronto’s CN Tower from the window of his plane as it dove into landing. There was a comfort at the sight of its spectacle, as there was in the casual greeting of a customs agent who welcomed him home with habitual Canadian regard…
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USS: ‘A giant campfire after-party’
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Blue-tinted lights illuminated the recent album cover art for Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker’s—better known as USS—latest EP USS Approved as eager audience members waited for the Friday Feb. 1 concert to begin. Consisting of friends Jason “Human Kebab” Parsons and Ashley Buchholz, USS humbly describes their sound as “campfire after-party.” Parsons controls the turntables and occasionally…
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Lagonia returns overseas
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When she was growing up in Kitchener, Alyssa Lagonia didn’t know it was even possible that the sport she loves could be her full-time job. But that’s exactly what the former Laurier soccer star finds herself doing now. In late January, Lagonia joined the second professional team of her young career, earning a spot with…
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LMT takes audience to New Jersey
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From Thursday Jan. 24 to Saturday Jan. 26, the Theatre Auditorium was transformed into Hoboken, New Jersey circa 1956. After months of rehearsals and hours dedicated to perfection, Laurier Musical Theatre (LMT) proudly unveiled their production of Once Upon a Time in New Jersey to the general public last week, and the public loved it.…
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K–W takes the plunge
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“There’s nothing like publically embarrassing yourself for a cause,” joked Laura Geddis minutes before plunging into an icy pool of water in Uptown Waterloo public square. Geddis was participating in the second annual Polar Plunge, a fundraiser which took place on Jan. 26 to support local organization KidsAbility, which helps children with special needs. Approximately…
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When fad diets become complicated
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Fad diets have come and gone, each with the promise of shedding the weight and gaining a healthier lifestyle for those who embark on them. The majority of these well known diets have since been dismissed and forgotten. Yet, something new has been brought to the attention of the masses, which has celebrities swearing by…
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Swimmers prepare for provincial competition
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Fourth-year Renee Dijk will be patiently waiting to see who will accompany her at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championship in late February. After Sunday’s preview of the potential, the Wilfrid Laurier swim team will look to have more athletes qualify at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championships Feb. 7-9. “So far we’ve had…
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New football coach makes immediate impact
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In a mere two weeks since being formally introduced as Laurier’s new head coach and manager of football operations, Michael Faulds has already exceeded expectations. “People are thinking that we’re rolling the dice … not a chance,” said Peter Baxter, director of athletics and recreation at WLU. Faulds steps into the position at the young…
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Coca-Cola comes clean in new ad
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There’s always a sigh of relief that comes when the truth is finally revealed. It uncovers the darkness that resides within the lies and, besides, being fooled is a humiliation that no one wants to go through. Living in a world where our choices are enhanced by the products we choose to purchase, our eyes…
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AC construction deals with minor delays
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Wilfrid Laurier’s Athletic Complex (AC) has been under construction for the past six months. Despite minor issues and a few inconveniences with students, the project has slowly moved toward completion. Peter Baxter, the director of athletics and recreation at WLU, explained that five million dollars has been invested in reconstructing the AC. Construction started in…
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