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Bottle ban faces obstacles
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Students at the University of Waterloo (UW) have committed their time to helping the environment and making their campus less plastic. “It’s important to practice what we preach,” said Allison Bawden, a prominent member of the Ban the Bottle coalition. The coalition was formed by pre-existing clubs on the campus, Students of the Water Institute…
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Impaired driving sees rise in 2011
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For the fourth year in a row, the frequency of impaired driving incidences in Canada is on the rise. Numbers recently released by Statistics Canada show that 90,277 impaired driving incidents were re- ported in Canada in 2011, which is about 3,000 more than in 2010. These statistics include both drugs and alcohol when referring…
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Students build independent businesses for course credit
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You’re a student and have this great idea for an app that calculates how busy the Athletic Complex will be based on the time of day and the proximity of the current date to New Year’s. What many students at Wilfrid Laurier University are unaware of is the Innovation and Entrepreneurship initiative that is run…
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Measuring climate change with backyard hockey rinks
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Glaciers are melting, polar bears are dying and migratory behaviours of birds are changing. These are all interesting aspects about climate change, but Robert McLeman, a geography and environmental studies professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, worries they will only be regarded by the general public as more relatable facts rather than the harsh reality. “When…
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Stylish ruts
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The phrase “new year, new me” is possibly the most overstated phrase between December and January, because in most aspects, nothing changes especially the weather. I’ve noticed that Waterloo’s climate is in a constant flux between terribly cold and deceptively warm, which is bad for my wardrobe and my immune system. How is it possible…
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Finding the “cool” in Waterloo
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Waterloo has an arts problem. At least, that’s what they say. People seem to believe that cool, fun things aren’t happening in this city, and it’s hard to convince them otherwise. Why? Is the populace too old? Is the focus on tech and science, the lifeblood of the city, too all encompassing? Or does the…
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The Golden girls
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As a general rule, it’s unwise to get caught up in Hollywood hype. All too often, that which is highly anticipated ends up falling flat. Enter 2013 Golden Globe hosts Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler, kick-ass comedians and real life BFFs. If anything, the duo exceeded expectations; delivering a relaxed, brash and above all, charming…
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Turret gets ‘Loud’
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After a month of hype, Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller finally graced the stage at the Turret Nightclub this past Monday night. With the 400 ticket pre-sale selling out in under three minutes, the show, presented by the A-Team, was almost sure to excite the all-ages crowd. Opening the show was Canadian hip-hop duo SonReal and…
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The Academy gets it right
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Kathryn Bigelow. Ben Affleck. Quentin Tarantino. Tom Hooper. Four directors who have been in the Oscar conversation all awards season, and who backed that praise up with very worthy films. But, as if a running theme this year, there were just too many other notable contenders, and they were bumped from the final five. As…
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Got Veg?
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A new year has begun and this is the time when we might make a resolution or two. For many, one resolution is to eat healthier. It’s why more and more people are asking themselves: To be or not to be vegetarian? It can be a daunting choice but don’t despair. I’ve gathered some information…
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