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Shifting the narrative around laziness: The value of rest and leisure
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Shifting the narrative around laziness: The value of rest and leisure

While people have different views on what constitutes laziness – refusal to go above what is required, not using leisure time to pick up a new hobby or an alternate source of income, or taking the easier way out of a problem – it is certain that on a collective level, laziness

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Why I fell out of love with the Oscars
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Why I fell out of love with the Oscars

There was a time when I would eagerly wait for the Oscars every year. It was the ultimate prize in cinema, akin to the Nobel prize in the field of cinematic arts. There was a sincerity to it, but in recent years it has become more of a moralistic popular

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Artistry vs. Algorithm: The Willy Wonka Experience and AI Ethics
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Artistry vs. Algorithm: The Willy Wonka Experience and AI Ethics

The Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow was marketed with dazzling visuals of edible gardens and candied wonderlands, offering an immersive event inspired by Roald Dahl's beloved novel. Families eagerly bought tickets priced at around $60 each, excited to interact with Oompa Loompas and witness a real-life chocolate

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The TikTok ban: What it means for America
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The TikTok ban: What it means for America

If you haven’t heard by now, the American Government is once more trying to ban TikTok in the United States. They tried in 2020 during the Donald Trump Administration but were stopped by the Courts, and Joe Biden mandated that the app is not allowed on any Government devices

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Putting a paywall on official academic documents only testifies to an inconsumable greed
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Putting a paywall on official academic documents only testifies to an inconsumable greed

The University of Calgary has recently elected to partner with MyCredsTM – a firm that offers an official credential wallet to post-secondary students and graduates – to deliver all official student academic documents. According to the university, this move serves as an assurance to the receiving organization that the documents in

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Why I think reading fiction is superior
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Why I think reading fiction is superior

As an avid reader, I can often be found with a minimum of one book in my possession at all times. This book is highly likely the latest piece of fiction I’m obsessing over. In combination with being a woman in STEM, has led many people to ask me

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What is mewing and why do people keep saying it?
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What is mewing and why do people keep saying it?

To answer the question — mewing is holding your tongue to the roof of your mouth to get a more defined jawline. It is one of the many forms of looksmaxxing and one of the simplest, being an exercise you can do while you’re sitting at a laptop or in

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Pets as property or family members? Rethinking our relationship with animals
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Pets as property or family members? Rethinking our relationship with animals

In a world where over 250 million animals reside in American households, the narrative surrounding pet ownership is often one of joy, love and companionship. However, a darker reality emerges as we delve deeper into the ethics of keeping pets. From physical abuse to neglect, many domesticated animals face challenges

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Weighing the pros and cons: Should voting be mandatory?
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Weighing the pros and cons: Should voting be mandatory?

The question of whether or not Canada should make voting mandatory has been in debate for many years. Countries such as Australia, Austria and Singapore are part of several countries that have made voting compulsory and the rates of voting have certainly been higher as opposed to when voting is

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Greek life: Unveiling the layers of tradition, progress and controversy
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Greek life: Unveiling the layers of tradition, progress and controversy

Starting university is a lonely time for many people. It is difficult to make friends on a large campus in a new place and it is equally difficult to maintain relationships with conflicting schedules and countless obligations.  Greek life offers a promising solution to this problem. However, it is also

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A new era for the Gauntlet

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