Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noël! Frohe Weihnachten! Merry Christmas! School is out and you can finally relax with friends, family and some fun Christmas movies! Christmas is a time for many traditions that families participate in. As someone who likes to travel and see the world, it is often interesting to see what other countries do…
Approaching the one-week mark since its release, Spider-Man: No Way Home has already made its mark on the film industry. By breaking records within hours and reaching an audience far beyond the MCU’s pre-existing fans, the film is already thriving and even being seen as a historical cinematic event. Considering the success of previous films…
The very first American Olympics marked itself for its distinction. However, rather than being groundbreaking, this Olympic event was simply bizarre. August 30th, 1904, Francis Olympic Field Held during the 1904 World Fair, this marathon was not the spotlight at the event. Primarily due to poor management and planning, this marathon established its reputation due…
With Christmas fast approaching, it’s important to get into holiday spirit. What better way than to warm up by the fireplace with a cozy, steaming mug of gingerbread latte? Gingerbread latte is a classic Christmas time favourite, and for good reason too. The perfect blend of sweet and spicy– what could you want more? Well,…
There’s something characteristic about Russian literature that I love. I can’t fully describe it. But I feel it has a lot to do with the nation’s complex history and—in my mind, at least—some stereotyped notion of its culture. Regardless, there are four authors I want to highlight here. They have produced some of the most…
The holidays, or any time of year really, are the perfect time to help others. It is a great way of giving back to the community and you can spread smiles on people’s faces. Doing good deeds are also good for your mental health. They clear your head and help you see things from a…
When buying a house, realtors will tell you it is either the seller’s market or the buyer’s market. What they mean by this is that either one is in control, and right now, the seller has the power. Even though Covid-19 plunged the world into a recession, the housing market boomed. Due to supply, and…
German scientist Rebecca Weiss presents the future of contraceptives, in the form of a modern “testicle bath”. Odd opening isn’t it? However, it’s all true. “Coso” is a male contraceptive that is hormone free and reversible. The industrial design graduate made this device as a part of her master thesis. Furthermore, the device won top…
Students from all around have entered winter break; a time to relax, recharge and prepare for exams. Although it’s called a “break”, this time can be some of the most stressful for individuals. Especially with the uprise of cases in relation to the Omicron variant, and people panicking to start some Christmas shopping, the thought…
The greatest gift we can receive is to have the chance, just once in our lives, to make a difference. – Stephen Strange Making a difference. There are about 8 million people on this planet, and we’re each just one out of the crowd. Even comprehending such a ratio may be beyond the capability of…
It probably sounds quite strange to say this during winter, but this is a PSA to open your windows. But why should you open your window? The winter season indicates that you’re likely going to stay inside for extensive periods of time. This implies concentration of indoor pollutants such as dust particles. The United…
We live in a world defined by an abundance of information. Our phones and computers continually collect data about us. Similarly, posts and photos and videos—all of which have to “exist” somewhere in the real world—flood the internet. We call it the cloud, but the actual information up in the cloud ultimately still has to…
Studying can seem super time-consuming and difficult to students. Especially if you spend hours studying, and still flunk your test. In reality, It isn’t as hard as you think it is. Everyone has different preferences. What might work for others, might not work for you (and that’s completely fine.) Finding the “best” way to study…
What is League of Legends? In 2009, the world was introduced to League of Legends; an MMO battle arena. Unknowingly, League would eventually become one of the world’s most played games, averaging 4.2 million players daily. Ultimately, League of Legends is pretty well known now. My first interactions with the game, came from the non stop…
With society slowly taking steps to going back to “normal”, or before the COVID-19 pandemic, many concerts have been taking place. Personally, I love concerts. The noise, the people, and the atmosphere– what’s not to love? After being in lockdown for almost two years, I am definitely feeling withdrawal from not attending concerts. Luckily, many…