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Today begins a new Blueprint year with a new team. We’re so excited to get started!

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The Technology Issue Cover by Cat Yang On stands now!

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Mum draws the faces, daughter draws the bodies.. Lovely blog post about collaborative art here

Their print shop here

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Illustration by Stephanie Lesdow The Education Issue, Blueprint Magazine September 2013

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Front & Back cover of September's Education Issue! Art by Diego Jeri

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Illustration by Fiorella Morzi X

The Body Issue, Blueprint Magazine

November 2012

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Waking Up Fat

I love the way the sun shines through my blinds and onto my skin when I wake up in the morning.

The light latches onto each stretch-marked curve in a way that says “I love being close to you.”

I move my fingers from freckle to freckle.

Connecting the dots, I see my self-image.

I love the way my body spreads, claiming a space for its own.

I revel in the warmth at the meeting of my inner thighs.

I yawn, stretch, and feel the way my body moves with me.

I am malleable, but strong.

I am the physical embodiment of my comfort.

My tousled hair falls over my left shoulder onto my chest, framing me.

There is so much of me to love.

I trace the shy blue vein through the pale skin of my arm.

I am present.

I lay my hands flat against my sides, running them down the width of my hips.

I feel at home in my offensive softness.

I love waking up fat.

  - Taylor Chapman

The Body Issue of Blueprint Magazine

(November 2012)

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from The Nostalgia Issue of Blueprint Magazine (March 2013)

Photography by Liz Smith

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Ethels Lounge, The Nostalgia Issue of Blueprint Magazine

Photography by Nick Lachance

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Blueprint Magazine is still currently looking for the right people to be the 2013-2014 Radio Manager and Literary Editor. If you are looking to get involved at Laurier next year think about applying to Blueprint.

Literary Editor The Literary Editor position should be held by someone who can submit at minimum one original piece every issue but also has a critical and comprehensive eye for others writing. In charge of the written content within Blueprint, the Literary Editor should have strong interpersonal skills, as they will be tasked with communication with contributors and encouraging others to contribute. Also, strong reading and writing skills are highly important, as editing, proofreading, and critical examination of text are part of this position.

Radio Manager

In connection with Radio Laurier, the Radio Manager will host Radio Blueprint, aired around the current issue. The Radio Manager will be in charge of hosting a show on the theme of the current issue, selecting music and promoting the theme, scheduling contributors to participate on air, and providing Blueprint with another promotional aspect. Skills in working independently, organization, and an ability to be an effective and affective radio personality are important for this position.

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The Nostalgia Issue Cover by Brendan Devine On stands March 13, 2013

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The Lust Issue Cover by Octavio Contreras On stands February 13, 2013

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The Truth Issue

Cover by Gizelle Panton

On stands January 23, 2013

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The Body Issue

Cover by Tommy Ward

On Stands November 21

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Inspiration for The Body Issue. 

"P.L.U.M.P" - a student video put together for the 2009 WLU Imagyn film festival.

Submissions for the Body Issue are due November 9th to [email protected] . Submission Guidelines

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The Danger Issue

Cover by Alcina Wong

On stands October 17

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Interested in attending HAWKTOBERFEST?

WLU Student Publications presents the second annual Hawktoberfest.

Come out and support Blueprint, our other amazing publications, as well as other non-profit groups including Planned Parenthood and the Kitchener Waterloo Multicultural Center.

WHEN: Thursday October 11th at the Lion's tent on Frederick Street in Kitchener (conveniently located on the 7 bus line).

Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased by contacting Blueprint (either drop it in the Ask Box or e-mail to [email protected])! If you buy a ticket from us, you are directly supporting Laurier's literary magazine. 

Guaranteed admission until 8pm.