Christmas

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The perfect stocking stuffers for your loved one going through a quarter-life crisis

Kyla Dowling November 30, 2020

As the snow falls, we too fall under the weight of the self-awareness of Christmas and its exploitative, capitalistic nature hidden behind a happy bearded man in red. Are you crying into your overpriced emotional support holiday throw pillow already? Sure, it says “Merry & Bright”, but you’re neither. That’s alright — being a self-aware adult around Christmastime just promises gifts you’ll actually need instead of ones that spark any real joy while your parents are still half-assedly pretending Santa is real (even though you’re 21, mom.) Who knows what Santa might bring you? Here are some possibilities! Hand sanitizer…

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It won’t be a happy holiday unless we all do our part

Devana Petrovic November 30, 2020

The holidays are just around the corner, and while I’m sure everyone is just itching to dive into festivities after this shitshow of a year, it’s important that we keep a grasp on the current state of the world. Before…

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Holiday cookie recipe roundup

Maxwell Gawlick, Gabrielle McLaren, Sakina Nazarali, and Natasha Tar December 1, 2018

Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookies (from Ben & Jerry’s) Traditionally added to ice cream raw, this fabled recipe also produces some of the softest and most flavourful baked cookies you’ll ever have. Plus, there’s the added benefit of asking…

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Board Shorts

Amneet Mann November 27, 2018

  Board approves motion to extend subleases with CJSF and SFPIRG on a month-to-month basis The original expiry date on the subleases allocating the Simon Fraser Campus Radio Society (CJSF) and the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) space…

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The broke-ass student’s holiday gift guide

EIC November 27, 2016

Jessica’s present picks: $30-Netflix gift card For the poor student Every student needs Netflix. Let your favourite starving student continue to procrastinate without the cost. $30, Best Buy A collage photo frame For your parents If there’s one thing your…

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The 10 best Christmas movies

EIC November 27, 2016

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) I love this movie. The songs are on point, and it’s also a multi-holiday movie, which is a big plus — especially since most places barely get the Halloween decorations put in the clearance section…

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The five best and worst Christmas albums

EIC November 27, 2016

Best Christmas by Michael Bublé – The man is a Canadian treasure and his voice is angelic. His Christmas album is the only thing you need all December. Christmas of Hope by various artists – This is the Christmas album…

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Holiday guide to Metro Vancouver

EIC November 21, 2016

Enchant Christmas Light Maze and Market Promising to be the world’s largest light maze, with hundreds of thousands of LED lights, illuminated sculptures, and a giant Christmas tree at the centre, Enchant has something for everyone — especially with the…

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ALBUM REVIEWS

EIC November 7, 2016

A Pentatonix Christmas – Pentatonix The trailblazing, internationally celebrated a cappella group Pentatonix has released new music in the fall every year for the past four years — and they’re not about to break that streak. You most likely have…

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: TIM’S BIT — Tirades on our stupidest things

EIC January 4, 2016

Tim's Bit is a brand new web-exclusive column, featuring Tim Mottishaw's comedic tirades on some of humanity's dumbest problems, with regards to culture, society and politics. Check back frequently for new content! ____________________________ [dropcap]H[/dropcap]ave you ever had one of those friends…

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