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New Music Friday
November 17, 2017By: Jenna Beetstra, Edna Batengas, Courtney Miller, and Natasha Tar [embed]http://https://open.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/3jjK7pTR0aknbvAWtYREYF[/embed] “Boa Me” – Fuse ODG, Ed Sheeran, Mugeez Jenna Beetstra: I absolutely love Ed Sheeran. His music, his voice, everything. So I was excited to listen to this song. It’s not bad, but I wish he had more singing in it. Edna Batengas: All my favourite artists on one track. I freaking love this song! Downloaded it and I’ll play it on repeat. Yes, yes, yes, Ed Sheeran you have definitely won my heart. This is our wedding song, haha! Courtney Miller: Catchy guitar riffs. Don’t know who anyone…
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Director’s Spotlight: Denis Villeneuve
November 16, 2017By: Adrienne Blas Denis Villeneuve is a French-Canadian filmmaker who discovered his passion for film while in university. He first began making a name for himself by directing independent films, and now Villeneuve has gone on to win the Canadian Screen…
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Album Review
November 16, 2017By: Adam Madojemu and Neil MacAlister Fenn by Tom Rosenthal If you told me a year ago that a song about pasta would make me emotional, I probably would’ve stopped taking music recommendations from you and a large portion of…
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Medicine Walk is a well-crafted story that examines the nuances of family
November 15, 2017By: Jennifer Russell Richard Wagamese’s Medicine Walk is almost guaranteed to be one of the best modern novels you’ll ever read (and that’s coming from an English major). One of the main reasons this book is such a success is that…
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Thor: Ragnarok is an action-comedy thrill ride
November 13, 2017By: Jonathan Pabico Are you looking for a worthwhile film to watch during the cold, frigid weather? If you are, I suggest you watch Thor: Ragnarok. Taika Waititi (co-director of What We Do in the Shadows) crafts an entertaining sequel…
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New Music Friday
November 10, 2017By: Edna Batengas, Neil MacAlister, Courtney Miller, Natasha Tar [embed]https://open.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/06b0QfzKmvzPLNoWJ4ttzB[/embed] “No Peace” – Sam Smith, YEBBA Edna Batengas: Sam Smith, constantly dropping romantic ballads. Love this one, downloading it as I type. I approve! Neil MacAlister: I've heard nothing but…
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Busty and the Bass’ Alistair Blu discusses origins, inspirations, and the artistic process
November 6, 2017By: Alex Bloom Busty and the Bass is a Montréal-based band composed of nine members: Scott Bevins (trumpet), Mike McCann (trumpet), Chris Vincent (trombone), Nick Ferraro (alto saxophone and vocals), Louis Stein (guitar), Milo Johnson (bass), Julian Trivers (drums), Eric…
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Canzine returns to Vancouver with art, pizza, and witchcraft
November 6, 2017By: Natasha Tar Two hours before the doors to Canzine are opened to the public, vendors are bustling about and choosing their tables. The woman beside me is arranging her seaweed-inspired zines made from chiffon fabric. Another vendor nearby is displaying…
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Album Reviews
November 5, 2017By: Eva Zhu, Rebeka Roga and Neil MacAlister Visions of a Life by Wolf Alice Every once in awhile, a female-fronted, guitar-prominent rock band will burst onto the scene and enchant the entire music community with their talent. Wolf Alice…
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The Vancouver International Film Festival in review
November 4, 2017By: Tessa Perkins and Winona Young Sweet Virginia – directed by Jamie M. Dagg Three men play Texas Hold ‘em in a bar after hours. A stone-faced man sits at a booth and demands the early bird special after being told that…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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