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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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Editor’s note: Studying from home
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Students are gearing up for a new school year and with classes being delivered remotely this fall, it’s safe to say that the university experience will be drastically different. Namely because students will be required to study from home and if you’re anything like me, you’re already dreading it. While I only have one class…
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Time management resources available to students on campus
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Midterm season is in full-gear and with all the assignments, essays and midterms due this week, it’s not always easy to stay on top of things. Although Reading Week has just passed, you might feel as though you didn’t get enough work done, if any. Academics are easily the largest cause of stress for students,…
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Geo’s Anticafe offers a unique experience for students
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With midterms fast approaching, the Laurier Library and nearby cafés will soon be filled with groups of students looking to cram in some extra study time, which means that finding a quiet spot to look over your notes might become a bit more difficult as the semester progresses. Geo’s Anticafé promises to provide an alternative working…
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Downtime leads to better productivity
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When leaving for university, my parents stressed to me that I needed to prioritize school work. While I agree that this is good advice, I would also advise every student entering post-secondary to prioritize downtime where they focus on self-care. In high school, I found that I always had enough time to work on projects…
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