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Monday Music: Songs for potion brewing
October 25, 2021By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor October — the month of goblins, ghouls, and ghosts. As someone who almost exclusively read fantasy novels as a kid, I like to think of this season as something magical, rather than scary. For those of you who also like to feel suspenseful, I have the perfect blend of magic and mystery to quench your thirst for thrills. “Dreaming” by Bruno Coulais [caption id="attachment_119568" align="alignnone" width="300"] Image courtesy of Koch Records[/caption] From my favourite autumn film, Coraline, this track feels like a long set of nails slowly running through your hair. The slow humming, children’s…
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Japanese horror movies: the essentials (and some hidden gems)
October 24, 2021By: Lester Leong, SFU Student Japanese horror movies are a different beast than their Western counterparts. While most Western horror movies usually employ cheap scares encased in clichéd narratives, East Asian films emphasize dread, atmosphere, and slow-building tension within supernatural…
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Trick or treat? Find out which sweets are good to eat
October 24, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor When I think of Halloween, my mind immediately goes to candy — specifically, the Nestlé chocolates I used to get in my trick-or-treat bag. But this year I wanted to try something new.…
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Ariel Hudnall discusses marketing Vancouver Writers Fest and other publishing industry experiences
October 23, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor I was in eighth grade when I attended Vancouver Writers Fest (VWF) for the first time. It was with my honours English class, and that day became one of my best memories from…
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Monday Music: Songs for living out a twisted fairytale
October 18, 2021By: Cristina Liao, SFU Student From heartbreak to insecurities, this playlist includes songs about a fairytale life gone wrong. ‘Tis the season for spookiness, and twisted fairytales definitely fit into that category. 1) “Moral of the Story” by Ashe [caption…
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Perfect Fit: midterm study essentials for university students
October 18, 2021By: Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer 1. ProSimpli reusable index cards — $8.99 Index cards can be a great tool for memorizing information and quizzing yourself to see what you’ve retained, but using them once and recycling them can feel a…
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“Rebellion’s Daughter” is a captivating tale of courage and resilience
October 17, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer In her historical fiction work Rebellion’s Daughter, author Judi Coburn depicts the struggle of being an outspoken woman in 19th century Canada. The novel encapsulates the journey of Eunice Whiting, who participates in a revolt…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Oct. 18–24
October 16, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Why the Arts Matter . . . Especially Now | Oct. 18, 5:30–6:45 p.m. | FREE | Online This interview event features Sirish Rao, co-founder of Vancouver’s Indian Summer Festival (ISF). Led by…
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Venture into the audio archives: an interview with SpokenWeb
October 13, 2021By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Listening to a story read out loud can engage your emotions. SpokenWeb is a podcast program that presents archival recordings of stories and talks listeners through those feelings. It’s is a network composed of multiple…
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Perfect Fit: Spooky essentials
October 12, 2021By: Sherine Jeevakumar, SFU Student That time of year is fast approaching where ghosts and ghouls begin lurking around your neighbourhood. I’ve always enjoyed decorating my space to reflect changes in seasons as I find it helps me change with…
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