The Internet has been blazoned by the somewhat phenomenon of The Interview starring Seth Rogen and James Franco. The comedic performances have done more than shake crowds with laughter; it has shaken the global community in a less pleasing way. Despite mixed reviews, the effect that this movie has been able to generate is perfectly summed…
Jasmine K. Imagine a cold winter breeze rushing past you as you glide down a steep hill you know is bound to have loads of obstacles and adrenaline waiting for you. This is the sensation drawn from two thrilling winter sports: skiing and snowboarding. Although many may not enjoy the stress on one’s ankles and…
With the disappearance of AirAsia Flight QZ8501, the concern over the capability of commercial airplanes becomes more pertinent. 2014 has seen its share of tragedy in the skies, including another Asian flight, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Although, 2014 has reported a significant decrease in the number of crashes than previous years, the fatalities paint a…
Jasmine K. “I want to excel in my academics this year and achieve ninety-five and above for every subject. “ “I want to learn how to program and write codes so I can create an app. “ “I want to participate in science fair and create an invention for my project.” These are all…
The Russians actions on Ukraine and other countries in its vicinity has put us at the brink or within the next cold war. We are all aware of the recent crisis which sparked tensions between the west and the east. This was Russia’s annexation of Crimea in Ukraine. This act by Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin…
{Original Image} The colder months are a time when avid coffee drinkers rejoice, but it is also a time for us tea lovers to celebrate. If you are like me, the thought of a warm mug of fruity, herbal or milk tea makes you melt. Although one can drink tea at any time in the…
In the wake of the siege taken at a Sydney café, it is clear that Australia will not succumb to intolerance. The #illridewithyou social media campaign corroborates the unity that Australia wants to portray, as a country embracing its diverse collective and solidarity for its residing Muslims. The hashtag arose to affirm the position of civilians…
The USA is the largest superpower in the world. What would be the consequences of its decline? The inevitable truth is that The United States of America is the biggest superpower in the west (and the world at the moment) and this nation is declining as a superpower. The US acts as the international police fighting…
We’ve all seen one, talked to one, and perhaps fallen for one, but in the end once a jerk always a jerk, right? As a member of the female gender, I find that we always tend to fall for the “bad boy” or at least the vast majority of teenage girls. A lot of the…
The chorus is a total earworm, Taylor Swift looks like a queen in every single shot, Sean O’Pry’s bone structure is quite possibly the greatest thing evolution has ever blessed us with, and Joseph Kahn has again impressed with his gorgeous visual imagery and flawless cinematography. I fell in love with the music video of…
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me, “Why are you a vegetarian?” I would probably have enough money to pay my university tuition. Now, all jokes aside, there isn’t one simple answer to this question; there isn’t a simple answer for anything in life. Today, I will try and present some…
Last week, the internet was hit with a new viral sensation, “Alex from Target.” The joke depicts an attractive teenage cashier named Alex bagging groceries at a Texas Target store. Snapped by 15-year-old Brooklyn Reiff, the image took Twitter by storm and was retweeted more than 800,000 times, not mentioning the countless recreations…
From a very early age, we are bombarded with standards of physical beauty that are impossible to achieve. Plastic is a short film that deals with the obsession of body image. While Anna is preparing for a first date with Henry, a man she has secretly loved for years, everything goes wrong until she discovers the…
In the past few decades, humans have taken to a more sedentary lifestyle. This has not only lead to the over consumption of disposable items around the household, but has also had an impact on the amount of waste we produce. We have substituted products such as cloth diapers, plates, utensils, and more for their…
{Original Image} Miss Representation is a documentary directed and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom which tackles the representation of women in the media and the effects on both male and female perspectives. The documentary focusses mainly on the roles of women in America and what being powerful can mean or cost. I am a bit of a documentary junky,…