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How everyone is falling for con man Trump
BY MIKE STROMME Donald Trump is the biggest con man in American politics and everyone is falling for it. Whether you feverishly support or protest his efforts to “make America great again,” it works...
View ArticleBad days are OK
BY JOSEPH WEPPLER Charlie Chaplin once said, “You’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down.” But is it necessary to spend every day of your life looking for a rainbow? From the Latin word...
View ArticleStop spoiling your children
BY EMMIE SIROKY Kids are being spoiled without anyone realizing it. Public school teachers give children stars on a wall for good behaviour or for completing their classroom chores. I understand that...
View ArticleTeachers need feedback as well
BY ASHLEY NEQUEST As students we receive feedback on a fairly regular basis. Our teachers constantly tell us how well we are learning the required material and how we are doing on assignments and...
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There’s a lack of respect in class
OPINION BY MELODIE LARIVIERE I was born in pretty much the middle of the millennial era. I remember when I was growing up, everyone, not just your elders, were treated with nothing but respect. Paying...
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City council wasn’t chicken
BY SCOTT BLINKHORN The decision by Kitchener city council to allow residents to keep chickens in their backyards is a step in the right direction. When the average person sits down in the morning to a...
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Racism is still rampant in U.S.
BY WENDY HUENUL-VALDES For four years now, ever since the death of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of the man who shot him, racial tensions in the United States have been high. With the help of social...
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Wynne’s not a winner
BY JAMES WELLS Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne took responsibility for soaring hydro bills on Nov. 18, during her speech at the Ontario Liberal annual general meeting in Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin...
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Cellphone addiction rampant
BY MELODIE LARIVIERE It’s rare these days to see someone without some kind of electronic device. Technology has become part of everyday life. I got my first cellphone when I was in Grade 7 and I only...
View ArticleFantastic Beasts lives up to expectations
By Meghan Weatherall Saying it was magical may seem a bit cliché, but that’s what Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was. As the Waterloo theatre lights dimmed and Hedwig’s Theme filled the room...
View ArticleGood vibes and good music
By Wendy Huenul-Valdes It feels like floating on a bed of twinkling stars. Donald Glover’s new song Me and Your Mama takes you into a different time and space. The song was released Nov. 10 and is to...
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Pregnant women ‘often treated terribly’ in Canada
BY ANDREW BENNEY A kind, polite bedside manner is what all patients should receive from their doctor. This is Canada and that is simply expected. When you entrust someone with your health and...
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Millard’s girlfriend gets off easy
BY CASSIDY FOULDS The Dellen Millard case has kept Ontarians on their toes for years. The case has been just as gripping as the Robert Pickton or Paul Bernardo cases, and is shrouded in mystery and...
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Cups cause controversy
BY DEEANNA ROLLINS Since 1997 Starbucks has had a different design for their holiday cups. Last year, they had the plain red cups, which were apparently too subtlety inclusive of other religions and...
View ArticleVictory at Standing Rock – for now
By JAMES WELLS They did it! Protesters at Standing Rock, North Dakota, have finally gotten through to the U.S. federal government, putting a halt to the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. The...
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Don’t make a resolution
BY ROBERT JANES Is it safe to assume that you have given up your New Year’s resolution yet? This year my New Year’s resolution was not to have one. Instead, I promised myself I would make small changes...
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New abortion pill a great option
BY ANDREW BENNEY Women across the country will soon have another choice in terms of abortion, with the long-expected arrival of an abortion pill.. This new non-surgical option for Canadian women, which...
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Have we all become nerds
BY SCOTT BLINKHORN There has never been a better time to be a nerd. Gone are the days when the label could mean bullying or harassment. Now it is a label of pride for millions and elements of geek...
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Romanticizing zombies
By CASSIDY FOULDS There have been many theories as to what the future has in store for the human race. Just looking back through the decades, it’s easy to see the trends. All we really did was take the...
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Vegas Knights are far from gold
BY ANDREW BENNY The National Hockey League (NHL) will be up to 31 teams for the 2017-2018 season with the addition of the Vegas Golden Knights, a team that is going to end up being anything but...
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