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Don’t be ‘that one’ in the audience

EIC February 1, 2016

Mid-January I saw a Dave Brubeck tribute at Anvil centre in New Westminster. I learned two things that night, the first being that I don’t like jazz music, the second being that everyone has forgotten how to be a respectful audience member. Whether you’re at a movie, play, dance show, or just watching some local artist light all of his belongings on fire outside of a Starbucks in some poetic revolt against capitalism, there are some guidelines you should follow. Let me remind you of a few. 1. Take your feet off the back of my chair.   I don’t…

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Five spooky video games to try this Halloween

EIC October 26, 2015

Forget horror movies and Stephen King novels — when it comes to scaring yourself silly this season, it’s all about video games. Whether you’re a fan of top-down roguelikes, point-and-click shockers, or atmospheric RPGs, there are an impressive number of…

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Five horror comedies that scare and entertain

EIC October 26, 2015

During the Halloween season, it’s all about scares and lots of candy. But amidst all the fear, Halloween has plenty room for humour. So for those of you who prefer a bit of comic relief with your fear, here are…

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Button options Facebook should consider adding next

EIC September 21, 2015

Pessimists everywhere rejoiced, “I guess it’s better late than never” last week when Facebook announced it would soon be introducing the much-demanded “dislike” button. On the one hand we’re all one step closer to being able to publicly shame amateur…

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Five albums to get you through the semester

EIC September 8, 2015

5) Earl Sweatshirt — I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside Earl Sweatshirt has always displayed a dazzling mastery of the english language through his exceptional lyricism, and I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside is no exception.…

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Five fall films to look forward to

EIC September 8, 2015

This summer has presented its share of outstanding blockbuster films such as Jurassic World and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. The upcoming fall film season is sure to provide lots of action, giving moviegoers something to enjoy during the cold nights…

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My predictions for the SFU 50th Anniversary Campus Kickoff

EIC September 7, 2015

Assemble an outfit of your finest SFU swag and get ready to school spirit like you’ve never school spirited before: this year, our fair university turns 50 and the coming months are chock-full of events to celebrate the milestone. Starting…

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The Peak‘s guide to making the most of your summer

EIC August 4, 2015

The end of summer is fast approaching, and my feelings on this transition can only be described as bittersweet. Frankly, I’m a colder weather kind of gal and I’m happy to welcome fall after the relentless reign of the hot…

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Summer Soundtrack

EIC August 4, 2015

#5 The O’My’s A Humble Masterpiece The O’My’s are an up-and-coming band from Chicago who seamlessly blend blues, jazz, soul, and rock together to produce an eargasmically organic sound. Their latest offering, A Humble Masterpiece, compliments summer days and nights…

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Five films to see this summer

EIC July 13, 2015

Sun’s out, guns out — that’s the summer movie motto. While Jurassic World, Terminator: Genisys, and Magic Mike XXL have flaunted their junk to wide audiences, these five upcoming films, which don’t feature time travel, strippers, or dinosaurs, unclothe all…

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