Mitski at Massey Hall By: Siya Vallabh Overall Rating: 9/10 It’s well past sunset on a cold February evening but the city is still buzzing. It’s twenty minutes to seven and I’m in a line around the block waiting to be let into Massey Hall. The crowd sticks out, a sea of Doc Martens, white
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Foreward from the Author By Lana Semakova The exploration of the mind is the greatest journey we will ever set out on. It is the perfect combination of imagination and jagged truth. Many philosophers would argue that our psychology is sterile and lawless. On the contrary, I believe that our thoughts are tameable. They are
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(Shay) Bel Sokkar By: Reem Al Sharif Welcome to Bel Sokkar, grab a warm cup of tea and snuggle close, afterall that’s what the title says. (Shay) bel sokkar, which directly translates to (tea) with sugar, from Arabic, asks you to put away the bitterness of everyday, and come have a little sweetness of knowing
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Mass Video Game Layoffs – Cause & Effect By Christian Scarlato, writer for Northern Lights – A Media Retrospective In this ever-changing economy, can there exist a thriving job economy for aspiring video game developers & creators? As a Media Production student at Toronto Metropolitan University, I’ve been fortunate to take plenty of classes taught
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Hip-Hop Giants Rumored to Join Forces for a European Tour By Nikash Ganguli Rumours surrounding the two artists, who have recently dropped an epic album and have already been on tour within North America, have arisen as the two may join forces to create one of the most extensive tours in Hip-hop history. Welcome to
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Sarah Polley and the Elusivity of the Canadian Auteur By Max von Schilling *CW: This article contains mentions of a film plot that includes sexual abuse* Much like the rest of the world, Canada has long been starved of strong Female voices in its film industry, no doubt because of the gatekeepers in place that
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You HAVE to Play Skyrim By Matthew Smith Welcome to the series “You HAVE to play this,” where I will write and break down a video game you HAVE to play each week. This week, as you can tell by the title, the game you have to play is Skyrim. This game is definitely in
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Get to Know Me with My Four Favourite Films By Chelsea Rodriguez All movie lovers can unite under the fear of answering the age-old question: What’s Your Favourite Movie? When faced with this inquiry, almost every time, my brain is wiped clean of every movie I’ve ever watched. Once titles begin coming to mind, it
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Scrappy Stash Busting Project Ideas By Zoe Lewis After a few completed crochet or knitted projects, it’s almost certain you have some leftover yarn sitting around. Maybe your piece didn’t need every inch of fiber, maybe you slightly overbought, or maybe you keep every single little cut-off end in a jar. These little pieces are
Continue readingFrom Betrayal to Triumph: Dom Vallie’s ‘Revenge’
From Betrayal to Triumph: Dom Vallie’s ‘Revenge’ By Gregor Reynolds In the vibrant tapestry of Toronto’s rap and hip-hop scene, one artist continues to captivate audiences with his raw authenticity and unfiltered storytelling. Dom Vallie, hailing from Kitchener, Ontario, has carved out a niche for himself with his introspective lyricism and bold soundscapes. His latest
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How Do Canada’s MLS Team’s Stack Up Going Into The 2024 Season? By Adam Iannetta Toronto FC John Herdman is at the wheel and Richie Laryea is back, but apart from that, one struggles to find positivity surrounding TFC going into the 2024 season. With the Italian contingent taking up a large portion of the
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Top Three Spots to Study on TMU’s Campus By Amanda Banks As we near the end of midterm season, the long study days continue into the remainder of the semester. TMU is home to many unique buildings with plenty of seating areas, perfect for accommodating all types of students. As I am in my third
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