review
Little Fires Everywhere is the perfect, albeit unconventional, summer read
July 31, 2018Written by:Samantha Manalac With summer winding down, there’s only a little bit of time left to get the last of your summer reading done. If you’re still looking for a book to fill that void, this might be the one for you. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng is a character study with a fast-moving plot and a whole lot of depth. Maybe not the summer read you’re used to, but once you start, you won’t want to put it down. The book deals with weighty topics like race, class structure, and the true selfishness behind altruism. It…
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Eric Lindstrom’s Not If I See You First features a relatable and rule-driven protagonist
July 30, 2018Written by: Louise Ho From the cover to its writing, the intriguing book Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom takes a spin on how we read and see people, both figuratively and literally. This contemporary young adult…
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Album reviews
July 29, 2018Written by: Courtney Miller Pray for the Wicked by Panic! at the Disco Oh, Panic!, Brendon Urie’s vocals always need ample room to wow an audience, and you came so close this time. The latest from one of everyone’s top…
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The newest Steven Universe episodes will leave you starstruck
July 28, 2018Written by: Winona Young This article contains spoilers. Everyone loves a good wedding. That, and a pair of matriarchal alien overlords crashing one. Meaning, Steven Universe is back with five-episode “Steven Bomb” (a noun that the show’s creators use to describe…
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Looking at John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars six years later
July 26, 2018Written by: Geron Malbas If you’re curious as to why I am reviewing John Green’s incredibly popular young adult book from 2012, The Fault in Our Stars (TFIOS), you can chalk that up to my curiosity on how well it…
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Director’s Spotlight: J.J. Abrams
July 25, 2018Written by: Jonathan Pabico J.J. Abrams is one of my favourite filmmakers. His bold direction and enthusiasm shape his movies into fun, captivating, and intriguing adventures. In addition, Abrams demonstrates an undying passion for science fiction, which is ingrained in…
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Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is an unsatisfying yet intriguing experience for any Potterhead
July 24, 2018Written by: Courtney Miller Having been a Potterhead for the majority of my life, I desperately wanted to like the new mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. However, after several months of playing it, I must admit defeat: I can’t…
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Most Instagrammable finds at the Richmond Night Market
July 21, 2018Written by: Muhammad-Ahad Ghani The Richmond Night Market can be a chaotic experience for those who want to sample everything but can’t for lack of time or money. The yearly market shines a spotlight on street food, and runs Friday…
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Movie versus movie: Camp Rock and High School Musical
July 18, 2018Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor Camp Rock (2008) Camp Rock is here to remind us that Demi Lovato once had bangs and that the Jonas Brothers were real. It follows Mitchie, a girl who dreams of stardom, but can…
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True to his name, Karemaker weaves empathy throughout Feast of Fields
July 15, 2018Written by: Kate Olivares At the most basic level, Feast of Fields is graphic novelist Sean Karemaker’s love letter to the protagonist’s mother, Hanne. After a bad day at school, timid and lonely Sean finds comfort in listening to his…
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