reviews

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Finding food trucks

EIC May 28, 2018

Written and photographed by: Courtney Miller Graphics by: Krystal Shiu Wakwak Burger Location: Granville Street at West Pender Street Walking time from SFU Harbour Centre: Four minutes The food: I couldn’t not try the infamous $2.85 burger, and it was actually really good. It’s pretty basic, with just a patty, mayo, lettuce, and onion on a bun, but the onion was shredded really thin, and it was sweet as opposed to overwhelming, which was a great plot twist. The overall package is a bit smaller than your average burger, but for its price, it’s hard to beat. Plus, you can put some…

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Album Reviews

Youeal Abera and Eva Zhu May 26, 2018

Joyride by Tinashe Tinashe is a rare artist. As her ability to produce music is self-taught, Tinashe has been able to make music that pushes the traditional outlines of R&B. With Joyride, she does just this.      The album…

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A Tale for the Time Being is a story of personal growth and the path to happiness

Meghan Light December 1, 2017

A Tale for the Time Being, a novel written by Ruth Ozeki, takes the reader into an emotional spiral, and it’s an unforgettable experience.      The book centres around two main protagonist’s perspectives: Ruth, who is an author living…

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My Friend Dahmer is a chilling, honest, but relentlessly non-romanticized portrait of a serial killer

Winona Young November 20, 2017

My Friend Dahmer is the adaptation of the same-titled graphic novel by Derf Backderf. The film depicts the true events of the high school years of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.      It begins when a lone, blonde teen…

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The Vancouver International Film Festival in review

Tessa Perkins and Winona Young November 4, 2017

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 the bar is closed.…

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Lesser-known must-see movies

Aaron Richardson September 30, 2017

Man on the Moon (1999) — A story so strange, it’s hard to believe it’s true Based on a true story, Man on the Moon tells the story of the life of Andy Kaufman. In an astoundingly accurate performance —…

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The Vancouver Fringe Festival in review

Tessa Perkins September 25, 2017

Scientist Turned Comedian False Creek Gym Armed with a PhD in ecology and evolution, Tim Lee infuses his comedy with scientific concepts while applying them to everyday life. Both educational and hilarious, Lee’s dry brand of comedy was refreshing. Using…

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Book of the Week: Make Strange the Dreamer your last summer read

Gabrielle McLaren September 4, 2017

If you can squeeze in one last read before the weight of a thousand textbooks knocks you down, consider Laini Taylor’s latest release Strange the Dreamer. The novel follows Lazlo and Sarai, two orphans — one a self-proclaimed fairy tale…

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Oath-Midnight Rain, Best of F-O-R-M, and Logarian Rhapsody: Dancing on the Edge 2017

Tessa Perkins August 29, 2017

Oath-Midnight Rain | Beijing Modern Dance Company A bird, a fish, a mosquito, a blade of grass, and a flower make their way into the audience. One woman is in tears; she has been so moved by their performance. The…

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Contemporary African authors you should add to your reading list this summer

Jackline Obungah June 26, 2017

  1.Taiye Selasi Ghana Must Go Ghana Must Go is a deeper illustration of Selasi’s “afropolitanism.” A fresh breath into the diverse realm of African literature, the book weaves through cultural complexities whilst tackling themes such as migration and family.…

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