At what point can we say technology will go too far? Every single day, everywhere we go, we are surrounded by computers, electronics, and the internet. Smartphones and laptops are so common they are practically a necessity for individuals to own. We store our documents in the cloud with Google Drive, and we find our…
Exam break is ending soon, so as our time of freedom (and laziness) quickly disappears and a new semester begins, it’s important to begin catching up on amazing TV shows we might not have time for later. To help you catch up on some amazing series that you may not have heard of, or ignored temporarily…
We’re all aware of people who stay up past 3am for no other reason than one, yes Netflix. Most of the population, or at least my entire social circle, does something known as “binge watching.” The art of rapid firing TV episodes all night may usually results in tardiness, eye bags and a feeling of…
Source Often when I scroll through the available choices on Netflix, I’m at a loss regarding what to choose. I’ve seen everything from The Walking Dead to The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants (a very enjoyable movie I must add). As I scroll through my list of movies I’d saved under “watch later”, I can’t bring…
Think Netflix offers everything you wanted to watch? Well think again. Here are 5 classic movies that totally should be on Netflix. Winnie the Pooh Remember the good old days when Eeyore was always too sad, Winnie the Pooh wanted to spell love and Tigger was always bouncing? The other day, I was…
The Big Bang Theory follows the lives of Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper, two physicists working at Caltech as well as their friends, Penny, Howard, Raj, Amy and Bernadette. It features witty references to comic books and films that keep you laughing. Whether or not you’re into comic books, I recommend you check this show out.…
4. Grimm Grimm is a horror/action/mystery TV show that follows Nick Burkhardt, a Portland detective who lives a very “different” life. As a Grimm, he is able to see creatures that many cannot see. Many people in Portland are vesen, meaning that they are able to turn into different creatures. Nick, alongside his fellow detectives work to…
Ah Valentine’s Day. The dreaded day for singles everywhere. The time where your couple friends are away with their beloved ones and then there’s you: sad, alone, hysterical maybe. Over the years, however, I’ve learned to appreciate Valentine’s Day for other moments. Be it the smallest or the biggest of venues, there’s always something to…
O R P H A N B L A C K I will never regret picking this show up. I was skeptical (I always am) but the more episodes I watched the more I became a fan. It grabbed my attention from the very beginning with it’s creative and compelling story line. Now, if you haven’t heard…
Exam break is a great time to binge watch some Netflix if you aren’t writing any diplomas, but sometimes it’s not too easy to find something worthwhile to watch. I recently discovered the wonderful movie that is Liberal Arts. It is an independent Rom-Com starring Elizabeth Olsen and Josh Radnor, and a great way to spend…
Official Summary: ” Bo Burnham was a precocious teenager living in his parents’ attic when he started posting material on YouTube. 100 million people viewed those videos, turning Bo into an online sensation with a huge and dedicated following. Bo taped his first of two Comedy Central specials four days after his 18th birthday, making him the…
Since this is your last weekend of freedom from school, I know a lot of people that would love to stay in bed all day to watch Netflix and just relax the mind and the body! However, it has being an issue to find amazing TV shows to watch. So, I’m going to recommend you my…
I have recently started watching the kooky and hilarious sketch-comedy show Portlandia, although it is still on the air and is being renewed shortly for it’s fifth season, you can also find all of the old episodes on Netflix. The style of a sketch-comedy is great because it means that you don’t have to watch…
As Youth Are Awesome’s Section Editor for Current Events and November’s Blogger of the Month (BOTM), it is apparent that Eddy Gu continues to make an impression through the way he articulates and affirms his opinions. From online controversies like Facebook’s new messaging app to interviewing youth for their perspective on the Honk Kong protests, Eddy innovates…
One of my favourite things to do in October is have a horror movie marathon. I love these kinds of movies and can recommend some pretty good ones for you to enjoy as well. Horror movies encompass a wide variety of things. For most people, the first things that pop into their heads would be intense murder scenes,…