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Indie jangle pop lives on in Vivian Elixir
June 5, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Dripping in carefully curated melodies and groovy sounds that culminate in an upbeat yet relaxed tempo, The Sylvia Platters’ new album Vivian Elixir represents a “range of sounds and feelings.” It’s a guitar-strumming, tambourine-rattling, drum-thumping culmination of the band’s musical experimentation and a mix of their personal likes. Formed in 2014, the Fraser Valley-based band consists of brothers Nick (lead vocals, guitar) and Tim Ubels (drums, vocals), guitarist Alex Kerc-Murchison, and bassist Stephen Carl O’Shea. Their music revolves around jangle pop (raw, dreamy melodies emphasized with guitars), which falls under the indie rock umbrella. [caption…
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Films to look out for at this year’s Vancouver Short Film Festival
June 3, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor The Poem We Sang (2024) Content warning: mentions of genocide. Photojournalist, cinematographer, and filmmaker Annie Sakkab unearths the emotions and memories behind forced migration. The documentary delves into a family’s flight from Palestine…
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Hidden Gems: Dessert spots around the Lower Mainland
May 30, 2024By: Prerita Garg, SFU Student Ninja Bubble Tea x Poké 2972 Glen Drive, Coquitlam Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. and Friday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Ninja Bubble Tea x Poké provides an extensive selection of beverages and lunch options to cater to…
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Unveiling the festivity of the Sikh Nagar Kirtan in Surrey
May 30, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate As a Surrey civilian, I wanted to shed light on one of the greatest celebrations that Sikhs share with the community, the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan parade. This parade takes place annually in the month of…
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Explore the “ajeeb” in life with Asian Heritage Month at Morrow
May 27, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer On an unassuming street in Vancouver, I found myself at Morrow, a hidden art studio. I went in on a Wednesday just to check the gallery out, but little did I know, I’d stumbled into…
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Asian businesses to check out this summer
May 25, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor As Asian Heritage Month is nearing its end, we need to remember that even though we celebrate certain cultures during certain months, that doesn’t mean we stop once the month is over. We…
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Creative Corner: Baking in a new country
May 25, 2024By: Prerita Garg, SFU Student When I was eight years old, I moved to Canada from India. Everything felt new and foreign, but the one constant in my life these first few years after moving was my affinity for cakes.…
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Create and Enter: Free summer opportunities in the arts
May 22, 2024By: Prerita Garg, SFU Student The Small File Media Festival Deadline: June 15, 2024 Entry fee: none Website: https://smallfile.ca/ Film enthusiasts and creators can showcase their talent in The Small File Media Festival. Hosted by The Cinematheque (a partner of…
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Food for Thought: Unveiling stories of Kimchi
May 22, 2024By: Sangwoong Choi, SFU Student There are various types of kimchi with diverse flavours and forms, such as kkakdugi (cubed radish) and oi sobagi (cucumber), many typically refer to kimchi as a fermented red cabbage with chili peppers, garlic, and…
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I don’t know how to feel about Kung Fu Panda 4
May 16, 2024By: Jin Song, Peak Associate It’s hard to understate the impact of Kung Fu Panda (2008) on pre-teen me, along with many others. The scene revealing the truth behind the secret ingredient is something I still think about to this…
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