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Shoebox is an ode to queerness and cultural identity
July 19, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Content warning: mention of intergenerational trauma. It’s been a while since I’ve listened to an album in one sitting, but Kimmortal’s new release, Shoebox, had me doing so with ease. Kimmortal is an established and well-loved “queer non-binary Filipinx rapper” based in so-called Vancouver, BC. They’ve received widespread acclaim for their creative soundscapes, visual art, and music. Released on July 7, Shoebox brings together an innovative blend of rap, hip-hop, pop, and electronica in a feel-good yet emotive collection of songs. Themes of diaspora, settler-colonialism, and queerness permeate their lyrics and make for a meaningful…
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The benefits of joining your neighbourhood Buy Nothing
July 14, 2023By: Petra Chase, Art & Culture Editor What does the jar of candied ginger on my shelf have in common with the framed painting of lilacs hanging on my wall, or my thriving potted monstera plant? They were all gifted…
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A book’s journey from draft to award-winning design
July 14, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Have you ever wondered how chicken scratch drafts turn into colourful, award-winning hardcovers? Until August 31, you can find out at W.A.C. Bennett Library on SFU’s Burnaby Campus. Two free exhibits, the 2022 Alcuin Society…
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New app lets you take Indigenous-guided tours at your own pace
July 12, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor I’ve spent plenty of hot days biking along the seawall, exploring Xwayxway’s (Stanley Park) lush forests, and spotting salmon berries and squirrels by the lagoon. Even so, I realized I’ve only scratched the…
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This Place is a tender exploration of “home”
July 10, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor This Place (2022), directed by v.t. nayani and written by women of colour, weaves together the stories of two women as they find themselves and one another. We are first introduced to Kawenniióhstha (Devery Jacobs),…
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In Case You Missed It: Demon Days by Gorillaz
July 7, 2023By: Hana Hoffman, Peak Associate I want to bring you back to May 11, 2005, when Gorillaz released their second studio album, Demon Days. This album will take you on a journey to a fictional world that mirrors our own.…
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Klondike is an introspective look into the Ukrainian war’s beginning
July 5, 2023By: Emilio Gutierrez Content warning: mentions of war. On February 22, 2014, the Ukrainian parliament voted to remove then-president, Viktor Yanukovych, from office in response to months of Euromaidan protests over government corruption. Not soon after, armed insurgency at the…
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Songs to listen to when you’re going through it
July 5, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_125701" align="alignnone" width="300"] PHOTO: Courtesy of Cult Records[/caption] “When You Were Made” by The Growlers Best lyric: You were the reason, they stuck around / But you’re old enough now The vibe: You’re…
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A summer of fresh air and fun
July 4, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer One of the best things about summer is spending time outside. Whether you’re hiking, enjoying the water, or taking in local art, there are plenty of options for outdoor activities in the Lower Mainland. If…
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Need to know, Need to Go: July
June 29, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Fusion Fest Where: Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Rd, Surrey When: July 22–23, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m Eat around the world with over 50 vendors offering delicious samplings of authentic delights from countries including Jamaica, Vietnam,…
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