Summer is fast approaching these days and that means one thing: festival season is coming! You’ve been studying hard—and as the end draws near, you might be wondering what to do with your free time this May and onwards. But wonder no more because we’ve found four great festivals happening in BC this summer that…
Note: Please take this commentary with a grain of salt—the narrative is limited due to a lack of relevant evidence. Thought to have arisen from governmental decisions made around 50 years ago, the housing crisisin BC has continued to spiral. You’ve probably heard stories of people, including post-secondary students, living in unconventional ways to get…
When it comes to finding love and romance, more and more people are relying on newer, easier ways to connect, with an increasingly popular tool being dating apps. If you’re looking to use one this season, read on for a brief intro to what they are—and what to be wary of. The rise of dating…
The final scene of Brokeback Mountain shows the aged Ennis Del Mar walking over to the closet in his trailer and opening it. Inside, the two shirts belonging to him and his beloved Jack Twist hang next to a photograph of Brokeback Mountain, serving as mementoes of their love. This scene has been widely praised—the…
Due to the 2020-onwards event that you may be trying to forget, the world had to move everything to digital platforms, allowing (or, if you prefer, forcing) many people to become technology-savvier. For example, many Canadians started participating in internet culture more than they ever did, like playing video games during lockdown to pass the…
In the blink of an eye, we’ve arrived in February. For many, the end of 2022 likely felt a little bittersweet. Heading into a new year always feels fresh and exciting, but year-end reflections on our growth can leave us discouraged—like we didn’t have enough time to achieve our personal goals. We tend to begin…
Winter is here! As music by Mariah Carey hits the streets, it’s time to be ready for the holiday season. Even if the wind is blowing right in your face or you sprained your ankle thanks to that one icy spot on the sidewalk they forgot to throw salt on, there are many things you…
Illustration by Nazanin Hosseinmardi Note: This article is not to be taken as medical advice. As winter comes, the city is clothed anew: a white dress coloured with city lights. The change of season is a new beginning for many people. But for some, this beginning is not a happy one. Surrounded by chilly weather,…
I also explored various design styles, my favourite being japandi, a combination of Japanese and Scandinavian design elements that includes all the qualities I love about residential spaces. It has a lot of clean lines, wood with warm tones, and a natural, neutral palette. The minimalist style evokes a feeling of Zen and peace, seemingly…
Dennis reveals that the biggest challenges in North America are related to infrastructure. “There is a huge lack of public transportation virtually anywhere […] when compared to Europe.” Another challenge is about connecting esports teams to fans, making it, as Dennis says, “harder for people to go to events and get to actually meet their…
We all have the power to make a positive change in this world, which is what Andrew Peirson’s lion-sized heart tries to instill in others.
1. Discover or revisit a hobby Have you ever thought about learning to bake, but never got to try it? Now is your chance to make a warm, cozy batch of cinnamon rolls and indulge in the product of your productivity! Or maybe you have been debating whether to get back into reading for fun,…