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Book Review: A Walk Across the Sun by Corban Addison

May 9th, 2012

“A Walk Across the Sun” is an unforgettable story of success, failure, fear and immense courage. It is “a novel that is beautiful in its story, and also important in its message.” (John Grisham)

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Who Are “They”, Anyway?

April 28th, 2012

Written by: Keerthana Raveendran

Don’t touch anyone on the shoulder. They will not grow.
If you touch someone on the shoulder, touch them on the head immediately afterward. Then they will grow.
Don’t exchange items on the stairs.

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Tamil Heritage: What makes up Tamil Heritage?

January 12th, 2012

LANGUAGE is Tamil, the mother of all modern Dravidian languages, vibrant, serving to this day as the medium of communication by which this heritage draws its sustenance to exist.

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“Why This Kolaveri Di”, X-cluzive 2wist, and WessTigga Version

December 25th, 2011

Written by: Athavan Anpalagan

A long awaited collaboration between X-cluzive (York Huskies), 2wist (Waterloo Warriors), and WessTigga (Waterloo Warriors). A unique take to the recently trending song, “Why This Kolaveri Di.”

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ISAI WAR – Returns

December 9th, 2011

Music can change the world because it can change people. – Bono
Calling all young musical artists!!!
Deadline to Enroll:December 20, 2011
$500 worth of gift certificates for the winners!

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The Power of Media: 7am Arivu

November 18th, 2011

Written by: Mathusan Mahalingam

How many of us knew about Bodhidharma before watching the movie? Probably very few if any. How many of us know who he is after watching the movie? All of us.

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Personal Excellence

November 3rd, 2011

By: Janarthan Sadacharalingam

Any athlete knows the effects of positive thinking and focus. It pushes them to achieve great short and long term goals. Staying positive and pushing out the distractions and obstacles to attaining your goals is part of confidence building.

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Steps and Hurdles

November 2nd, 2011

Written by: Shayanika S.

Every day is filled with small steps.
Every step is a learning hurdle.
Every hurdle can be overcome.
Every hurdle that is overcome makes you a stronger person.

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“What did one BBM say to the other? NOTHING!”

October 12th, 2011

By: Nirusha Maheswaran

Technology is amazing! In reality, it allows us to take pleasure with a high level of solace in our day-to-day activities, enhancing the circumstances of our working, functioning lives. But don’t you think we’re pushing it? Don’t you feel that our dependence on technology has gone a little bit too far?

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“The time is always right to do what is right”

October 12th, 2011

What’s the most common excuse for not doing something? “I don’t have time.” We’ve all used this excuse for legitimizing our inaction.

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