The best uses of music in television

Photo Contribution by Serena Anagbe There have been some pivotal moments in fictional television that have struck the cultural zeitgeist in significant and unexpected ways. Ross and Rachel’s first kiss, the Game of Thrones finale, the candy factory episode of…

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She’s back: A Review of SOS

Photo Credit to WikiCommons It has been five long years since SZA released her acclaimed debut album, Ctrl, and established herself as a defining voice of the 2010s. That’s one reason why the immediate success of her newest release, SOS—it…

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Some tips to pick yourself back up this exam season

As we approach the end of the Fall term here at Laurier, students tend to share some common anxieties across the campus: with exams coming up, tests, essays and etc., it can be nerve-racking and stressful. Outside of school, we…

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What is a ‘sellout’ anyways?

I’ve had several conversations about what it means to be a sellout with different people. It doesn’t surprise me when people turn against those they once looked up to. These people can be recognized as famous individuals such as athletes,…

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2017’s most anticipated records

With the inauguration blues that have been rolling around, we can find solace in the treasures that await us for the rest 2017. Here are the top 10 anticipated albums of 2017: 1) Schoolboy Q   2016 was a successful year…

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Arkells to rock the Sanderson Centre for O-week

O-week is back! And not only does that mean that new-comers get to get situated with their programs and roommates, but it also means they get to see some killer bands. The organizers behind Laurier-Brantford’s o-week have gained a reputation…

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Around the world in two days for ten bucks

This past weekend marked the 41st annual Brantford International Villages Festival. 15 villages were scattered across Brantford, enticing people with their exotic dances, traditional dress, and mouthwatering delicacies. Among the most popular villages, judging by the crazy lines, were Latin…

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Cultivating local music, Brown Dog style

The first rain of spring was spitting on the sidewalk and my hair as I entered Brown Dog Bootleg Café last Wednesday night. As I walked in the door I couldn’t help but notice how the raindrops softly struck the…

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What to put on your exam playlist

What kind of music should you listen to while studying? It is not an easy question to answer, mostly because it does not necessarily mean one type of music over another, but more or less deals with the person you…

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