The Lord of The Rings
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Diversity in “The Rings of Power” shouldn’t be controversial
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Prime Video’s new series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has sent many fans into a racist backlash frenzy over the series’ casting of several Black characters. While the show’s diverse representation has indeed made headlines and fired up new interest in JRR Tolkien’s universe of noble quests, evil powers and magical…
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Leçons du “Seigneur des Anneaux” pendant le confinement du COVID-19
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Traduit en français par Chelsea Zamfirescu, Julia Baverstock et Filip Cabrilo. Il est indéniable que la santé mentale des gens a souffert à cause du COVID-19. Il est facile d’avoir peur, ou d’être en colère, face à ce qui se passe dans le monde depuis quelques années. La peur de la mort a été le…
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Lessons from “The Lord of the Rings” during COVID-19 lockdowns
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It’s undeniable that people’s mental health has suffered as a result of COVID-19. It’s easy to get scared, or angry, about what’s been going on in the world for the past several years. The fear of death has been the focal point for some folks, while others have been resentful about their lack of social…
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Hear what’s on The Cord fall playlist
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“Revenge Song” – Corbin Kurtis Rideout – Editor-in-Chief “Know you have it in you girl/Don’t hide, you’re a god tonight” It’s always really hard to pick one song but I feel like it’s easy if you can pin it to a mood. Thankfully I’m starting to get fall vibes, so the debut album from Corbin (FKA…
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Being critical of diet without criticizing others
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We are fortunate to live in a day and age where we are given seemingly endless dietary options that can fit specific eating restrictions and overall preferences. Opportunities to consume unnervingly specific foods catered to the needs of — what would once be considered — niche health groups are becoming more and more popular with…
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