I’d seen avocado pits with toothpicks poked in them in passing but had never had thought much of it. At the end of March this year my boyfriend was about to go back to Australia due to COVID-19. While he was still in Vancouver I half-joking asked him to “do the toothpick thing on this…
Great for students on the go, this jam-packed mix has electrolytes, vitamins, and lots of greens. You’ll feel energized like you just drank a coffee and may feel full until lunchtime. This is a twist on Reese Witherspoon’s recipe, who says it helps with her skin and energy for the day. Her version calls for…
The Michelle Obama Podcast is an extension to her 2018 memoir Becoming that allows readers to peek into her life after the White House. In the podcast, she shares her aspirations for herself, her immediate community, and projects various calls to action (mainly for Americans) to see the humanity in each other. In a…
Blind date enthusiasts rejoice! The Netflix original series, Dating Around, has returned with a second season choc-full of awkward moments (and a deep connection or two) for your viewing pleasure. If, however, blind dates make you cringe, then viewer discretion is advised. If you have yet to indulge in the first season of Dating Around, you may…
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for services provided by charities and not-for-profit. The new Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) encourages community service by rewarding hours worked with a financial grant at the end of the summer. Students and recent graduates aged 30 or under who volunteer with a charity or not-for-profit organization may…
Mother’s Day has been around for more than a century, and its celebration is a little bit different for everyone. The message at the core of any Mother’s Day celebration is to say thank you to the maternal figures that we value in our lives. It’s a way of reminding them that we love and…
By Vishal Pillay Lil Wayne has finally released the awaited follow up to his 2018 album Tha Carter V. This is his 13th album and features artists such as Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Jay Rock, Adam Levine, and the late XXXTentacion. Funeral brings us back to his usual spitballing and freestyle. However, it felt inconsistent…
By Lauren Edwards I’ve never been one to drink casually but after starting as a full-time student, I’ve definitely come close. During the COVID-19 quarantine period with ample time to cook a nice dinner, I treated myself to a nice bottle to go with it. Okanagan label Conviction Wines (Sandhill Winery, Kelowna) knew what they…
How You Can Take Care of Your Liver words Nick Empey If you’re anything like me, the last few months have not been the best for your liver. You went home for the holidays, then came back to catch up with your friends, and have been spending Friday nights out in the embrace of the…
It’s March, and spring break is on the horizon. With St Patrick’s day (March 17) and International Waffle day (March 20) falling so close together, I decided to experiment and make some green waffles. They are just a subtle green with the matcha powder, so you may want to add a bit of green food…
St. Patrick’s Day—a day where every Irish pub in town is filled to the brim with drunken laughs, bagpipes, and green beer. This clover-coloured beverage has been a symbol of the holiday for nearly 100 years. There’s irony in how the term “green beer” has turned into something positive. It hasn’t always been the…
Attention food, culture and comedy lovers! Chef and restaurateur David Chang is back with another tantalizing Netflix original series—Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Fans of Chang know of his first Netflix creation—Ugly Delicious, which celebrates mouth-watering dishes in all their hideous glory. This new follow-up bears some resemblance; however, the focus of each episode is…