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Album reviews
July 29, 2018Pray 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 three favourite emo groups of the 2000s expands upon the success of the previous album, Death of a Bachelor, by continuing to showcase Urie’s Frank Sinatra influences. While I would argue Death of a Bachelor did it better, Pray for the Wicked is no slouch. “(Fuck A) Silver Lining” showcases a crazy falsetto and a “fuck it” mentality that I’m sure we’re…
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The newest Steven Universe episodes will leave you starstruck
July 28, 2018This 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 the scheduled release…
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Looking at John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars six years later
July 26, 2018If 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 has aged. When I…
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Director’s Spotlight: J.J. Abrams
July 25, 2018J.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 all of his projects.…
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Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is an unsatisfying yet intriguing experience for any Potterhead
July 24, 2018Having 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 like it. …
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Most Instagrammable finds at the Richmond Night Market
July 21, 2018The 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 to Sunday from 7…
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Movie versus movie: Camp Rock and High School Musical
July 18, 2018Camp 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 only attend the prestigious summer camp…
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True to his name, Karemaker weaves empathy throughout Feast of Fields
July 15, 2018At 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 mother’s childhood memories, taking…
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Album Reviews
July 14, 2018Liberation by Christina Aguilera After six long years, Christina Aguilera is finally back with her studio album Liberation. The powerhouse vocalist has always been known for producing solid music, and her new songs continue to exhibit her strong sense of…
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Playland Nights is great for the adrenaline junkie, but not so great for the budgeting student
July 13, 2018For $31 in advance, or $34 at the door, you can enjoy five hours of children-free fun at the Pacific National Exhibition’s Playland Nights events. Running from 7 p.m. until midnight on Fridays in July, if you’re an avid amusement…
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