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Editorial: Learning to be a good critic
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As students and academics, we are familiar with critically evaluating scholarly sources. However, the role of criticism in the workplace and in everyday life is often misinterpreted and rarely employed to its full capability. The confusion lies within Western cultures’ relationship with criticism. For example, in entertainment and social media there is a fictitious middle-aged…
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Editorial: Experiential learning in the world of dating
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For the first time in a long time, I’m seeking casual experiences with new people instead of a serious long term relationship. In the process of doing so, I started reading articles about dating and meeting new people. Out of all the articles I’ve read from magazines targeted at men and women, I’ve come to…
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Finding positives to help you stick with a workout routine
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I have never intentionally stuck with a fitness plan. Growing up I played a lot of sports but outside of organized exercise I can barely make it through two weeks of my own workouts. I’ve always found the feeling of being a newbie at the gym or on a field kept me from feeling good…
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Finding ways to stick to your fitness routine this September
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I have never intentionally stuck with a fitness plan. Growing up I played a lot of sports but outside of organized exercise I can barely make it through two weeks of my own workouts. I’ve always found the feeling of being a newbie at the gym or on a field kept me from feeling good…
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Rejecting toxic masculinity
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One of the responsibilities I put on myself is to look for opportunities where I can use my gifts and positions of influence to help other people and magnify their stories. However, while writing this editorial, I found that it only felt right to speak to something close to my heart. I have been very…
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Get him to the Greek restaurant!
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In case you missed the most recent renovation in the little building between Phil’s and the King St. residence, there is a new Greek restaurant, Olive Tree, near campus. After getting the most conventional Mediterranean dish (lamb souvlaki) I could think of, I am optimistic that this place can do well by having captured a…
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Men’s hockey continues strong start by beating York
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s men’s hockey team is off to a strong start this season with a big win last Thursday against York Lions. The 6-2 win over the Lions is an example of the team’s offensive strength. Defensively, goaltender Colin Furlong stood on his head to keep the Golden Hawks ahead despite being outshot…
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An unfortunate end to an exciting season
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The Wilfrid Laurier University men’s varsity soccer season came to an unfortunate conclusion this Sunday. In a match that determined whether or not they would continue into the postseason, the Hawks tied with Brock Badgers 0-0 despite creating scoring chances up until the final whistle. The audience at University Stadium could hardly go a few minutes without a cheer or exclamation – and rightfully so. The box score was littered…
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Golden Hawks make a fast start to the season
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The Wilfrid Laurier University men’s varsity hockey team had a great start to their season this week, defeating Lakehead in both games of a doubleheader. The Hawks finished their preseason with one win and six losses. However, with three out of six exhibition games being played against non-OUA teams, the pre-season does not seem…
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P!nk’s Beautiful Trauma makes a disappointing splash
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In her latest album, Beautiful Trauma, iTunes advertises P!nk as attaining perfection. Unfortunately, the writers at iTunes music, not the truth. P!nk, to me, represents an underrepresented version of girl power that really resonates. She doesn’t have to be a traditional blonde bombshell to get her message across and to be remembered. She’s strong and…
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