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New Music Friday
September 8, 2017By: Neil MacAlister, Rachel Cobbett, and Jenna Beetstra [embed]https://open.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/0iZsr7IGF8bdv5FvnUV7f6[/embed] “Dusk Till Dawn” – ZAYN, Sia Neil MacAlister: This sounds like just about every song Sia's done since “Chandelier.” Zayn's had the best post-1D career, but this isn't doing much for me. Rachel Cobbett: If I didn’t already know Zayn Malik was from One Direction, I wouldn’t have been able to guess from this song because it’s such a deviation. Even though I’m not the biggest Sia fan, I think everything in this song blends together well. It’s not fun, but it’s not meant to be. The lyrics are still a…
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The Hitman’s Bodyguard: terrible plot, amazing actors
September 8, 2017By: Yelin Gemma Lee The Hitman’s Bodyguard is pretty bad — it’s the kind of bad where you don’t want to admit you really, really enjoyed it because it’s embarrassing. Which is why I’m here in my nighties, eating a vegan…
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Why Game of Thrones season 7 is both the best and worst season yet
September 4, 2017By: Alex Bloom First of all, I’m a huge fan of Game of Thrones and I read all the books, so I really wanted to love this season. Second of all, spoiler alert: I will be discussing many events from…
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Book of the Week: Make Strange the Dreamer your last summer read
September 4, 2017By: Gabrielle McLaren If you can squeeze in one last read before the weight of a thousand textbooks knocks you down, consider Laini Taylor’s latest release Strange the Dreamer. The novel follows Lazlo and Sarai, two orphans — one a…
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Let your Fringe flag fly
September 4, 2017By: Tessa Perkins The Vancouver Fringe is an opportunity for independent theatre to shine in all its unique glory. It’s also the place to find the best one-person dramatic monologues. There are silly shows, funny shows, and serious shows. There…
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New Music Friday
September 1, 2017By: Rachel Cobbett, Jenna Beetstra, and Neil MacAlister [embed]https://open.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/4Q7EmTAAIQRg1ccDYW2n2v[/embed] "Crybaby" – Paloma Faith Rachel Cobbett: Such a relaxing song. It also points out how the phrase “man up” kinda sucks, and I love that. Jenna Beetstra: I quite enjoyed this…
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Oath-Midnight Rain, Best of F-O-R-M, and Logarian Rhapsody: Dancing on the Edge 2017
August 29, 2017By Tessa Perkins Oath-Midnight Rain | Beijing Modern Dance Company A bird, a fish, a mosquito, a blade of grass, and a flower make their way into the audience. One woman is in tears; she has been so moved by…
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Album reviews
August 9, 2017By: Neil MacAlister and Winona Young Lust For Life by Lana Del Rey In 2012, Born to Die introduced the world to Lana Del Rey, an artist who embraced nostalgia as much as innovation, who mixed small-town Americana with Hollywood…
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Harambecouver is a celebration that seeks to enrich the Downtown Eastside community
August 8, 2017By: Ayesha Habib Harambecouver is a multicultural celebration and parade taking place from August 25–27 in the Downtown Eastside. The event aims to focus on the diversity of people of African descent and Indigenous communities while promoting reconciliation and is…
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This is Our Youth is an authentic glimpse into the lives of three troubled teenagers
August 7, 2017By: Tessa Perkins An impressive directorial debut from SFU alumnus Beau Han Bridge and his new theatre company Midtwenties Theatre Society, This is Our Youth pulls you right into the chaotic lives of three teenagers in New York City. …
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