VOL. 12, ISSUE 12
SEPTEMBER 2024
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A SUMMER OF FESTIVALS IN wATERLoo region
KW Onam Carnival KW Buskerfest Far East Asian Night Market Caribbean Carnival Read more ›
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TCE’S SEPTEMBER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Many of us are out of school now, but we continue to learn and grow. As September arrives and our students return to their own schools, we would like to… Read more ›
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KITCHENER RANGERS KICK OFF SEASON WITH SHOWCASE
If hype was the goal, the Kitchener Rangers certainly brought their all this weekend, where both players and fans felt the energy as they welcomed the 2024-2025 season ahead. On… Read more ›
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THE ELEPHANT: UW REPORT MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS STUDENT HOUSING CRISIS
Last month, I wrote about how the unsustainable rate of enrollment of international students by Conestoga College has resulted in international students finding themselves in precarious housing situations. The article… Read more ›
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A GUIDE TO STARTING YOUR VOLUNTEER JOURNEY IN WATERLOO REGION
Volunteering with a local charitable organization does more than provide support to community members in need. From working a shift at a food bank to helping seniors and adults with… Read more ›
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NEW TUNE REVIEW: THE PORCH ORANGE (2024)
Housecat’s 2024 EP, The Porch Orange is an indie pop reverie. It calls back to a cusping era of alternative music that firmly rooted its signature twang and breathy vocals… Read more ›
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A WALK IN THE PARK: WILLOW RIVER PARK WITH PHI DOAN
The early August heat had just broken when Phi Doan and I met for an evening walk in Kitchener’s Willow River Park. The destination was their choice, a green space… Read more ›
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COLUMNS
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THE ELEPHANT: UW REPORT MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS STUDENT HOUSING CRISIS
Last month, I wrote about how the unsustainable rate of enrollment of international students by Conestoga College has resulted in international students finding themselves in precarious housing situations. The article… Read more ›
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NEW TUNE REVIEW: THE PORCH ORANGE (2024)
Housecat’s 2024 EP, The Porch Orange is an indie pop reverie. It calls back to a cusping era of alternative music that firmly rooted its signature twang and breathy vocals… Read more ›
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A WALK IN THE PARK: WILLOW RIVER PARK WITH PHI DOAN
The early August heat had just broken when Phi Doan and I met for an evening walk in Kitchener’s Willow River Park. The destination was their choice, a green space… Read more ›
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COSMIC RELIEF: SURRENDERING TO THE COSMIC WAVE
Riding the cosmic wave is like being on a thrill ride—no matter how ready you think you are, the universe always throws a plot twist. This past summer has been… Read more ›
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THE ELEPHANT: THE UNSUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF WATERLOO REGION’S ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
With the city expecting an influx of new and returning students in both of our universities and Conestoga College, as well as other private colleges, the competitiveness and urgency for… Read more ›
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NEW TUNE REVIEW: THERE’S A NEW RIPPER IN TOWN, JACK!
You can claw your way into Rag Ripper’s March 2024 self-titled EP on all streaming platforms. Rag Ripper plays a unique blend of technical skate-punk that will ignite your rebellious… Read more ›
FEATURES
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MEMOIRS OF AN INDIAN: SARAH SIEMBIDA ON WRITING AND HEALING
Sarah Siembida has always been compelled to tell their story—since they were a child, they dreamed of sharing their experiences with the world. As a person whose experiences and opinions… Read more ›
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DISKO COFFEE: A HAVEN FOR MAGAZINE LOVERS
Disko Coffee sits tucked into half of 63 Dickson St., next to community staple, Phidon Pens. The cafe provides the basics—coffee, cold drinks and some baked goods—but has a… Read more ›
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STUDENTS OCCUPY GRADUATE HOUSE GREEN; DEMAND UW DIVEST, DISCLOSE, BOYCOTT
University of Waterloo students nailed down tents outside of the Graduate House on campus May 13, 2024, joining a global mobilization where students set pro-Palestinian encampments on university grounds. … Read more ›
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JENNIE EGERDIE LOOKS AT CLIMATE ANXIETY AND OTHER ISSUES THROUGH THE EYES OF HUNDRED-ACRE WOOD RESIDENTS
Life can be tough. From anxiety about increasing climate change to inflation driving prices to unaffordable levels, we struggle to find our own ways of dealing with the ups and… Read more ›
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KIEFER SNIDER FROM RAINBOW CENTRE SPEAKS ON PROTEST AGAINST HETERODOX ACADEMY
On Mar. 6, 2024, Kiefer Snider, coordinator of the Rainbow Centre, and their team organized a counterprotest to the Heterodox Academy’s visit to the Laurier campus. Heterodox Academy is… Read more ›
OPINION
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EDITOR’S NOTE: THE ART OF GIVING AND TAKING CRITICISM
What a wonderful thing it is that we have art in this world. Whether it be painting or poetry or pottery– the ability to express ourselves and share ourselves with… Read more ›
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TCE’S SEPTEMBER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Many of us are out of school now, but we continue to learn and grow. As September arrives and our students return to their own schools, we would like to… Read more ›
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DROWNING IN THE JOB MARKET
Jobs are difficult to find in competitive and saturated markets, especially on job search sites like LinkedIn, Workopolis, and Indeed. Because of this, job hunting has become stressful for people… Read more ›
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ANOTHER LOOK AT FIREWORKS: IS THE CHAOS WORTH IT?
On the first Monday of July, the sound of fireworks accompanied the holiday some would call the beginning of summer for Canadians. However, this year saw numerous incidents involving fireworks… Read more ›
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