With our love for the holidays comes an equal amount of love for festive songs that aren’t usually approached from a critical perspective, ones which often have the potential to perpetuate problematic notions regarding consent around the holidays. Baby It’s Cold Outside — originally written by Frank Loesser, but popularized by singers like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, John Legend, Michael […]
As students, we often ask ourselves how we can apply our education in challenging, yet meaningful ways. One option is getting involved with various on-campus clubs. Co-op internships are another way to secure work experience while completing your degree. Given my academic background, I was interested in exploring the policy side of economics, but — like many other students — […]
This article, although it outlines my personal vulnerability regarding aging, can echo the insecurities of anyone who is unsure of their future. Lately, I have been having difficulty wrapping my mind around being two decades old. I am less than a week away from entering my twenties, which are said to be the most influential years of an individual’s life, […]
1. Hop Along Hop Along, originating out of Seattle, is one of the best indie rock bands on the scene today. Lead singer Frances Quinlan brings a raspy yet delicate head to front the band. In their song “How Simple,” Quinlan writes about her realization of aging and healthy relationships coming to an end. “Don’t worry we’ll both find out. […]
It’s safe to say that a lot of new things are cropping up in the Star Wars universe. On Oct. 21, the trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released, much to the excitement of many fans. This film will be the ninth and final instalment of the series and is set to premiere in Canada on Dec. […]
1. The overworn costumes There are countless costumes that have simply been exhausted by the masses, deemed unoriginal, tacky and sad, yet each year these ensembles seem to reappear. For a generation of millennials in need of constant recognition — people dying for attention — I’ve always found it difficult to grasp the completely homogenized, almost uniform costume trends. Your […]
When an average person imagines a witch, it’s likely that either the historical account of Salem or medieval Europe would come to mind. In a pop culture-based stereotype, it would probably be an evil old lady similar to the look of the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz. Although, today there can be “witches” found within […]
Reading week consists of little reading and productivity. I can confidently say I haven’t even considered academia since early October. Who has time for studying when you’re shoveling turkey down your gullet anyways? Reading week is a time to spend with family, a time to get just a little too drunk in front of your mother to the point of […]
Midterm season is in full-gear and with all the assignments, essays and midterms due this week, it’s not always easy to stay on top of things. Although Reading Week has just passed, you might feel as though you didn’t get enough work done, if any. Academics are easily the largest cause of stress for students, but whether you’re in your […]
Harry Styles has returned to the music scene after a two-year hiatus with a new song as he dropped the single “Lights Up” last Friday. Styles’ debut solo album was known for its alternative-indie sound that had influences of John Mayer, Pink Floyd, Coldplay and The Rolling Stones all in one, a contrary to the boy band hits he had […]
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