(imdb.com) (imdb.com) (imdb.com) (imdb.com) March 8th was International Women’s Day, where we celebrate women’s achievements and aim to create a gender-equal world without bias. I celebrated by watching a few films that were made by women or feature women’s stories heavily. I realized that before this, I never went out of my way to watch movies
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Easy At-home Exercises
In the times that we’re in, it can be difficult to find things to do to keep ourselves healthy (mentally and physically), but working out can be a really good pastime. Not only will it give you something to do but you’ll be treating your body well. Working out had benefits beyond the physical ones!
Continue readingThe Best Online Yoga Classes
This is for all of those people who are currently feeling a little “cramped” during this time. We’re a couple of weeks into self-isolation right now and I’m sure we’re all experiencing some irritation, fatigue, anxiety, uncertainty, lack of motivation, the list goes on. Being stuck inside for the majority of the day certainly takes
Continue readingAn Hour With Canada’s Boyfriend: George Stroumboulopoulos
Well, folks, my final blog post is here, and I saved the absolute best for last. Back in December, during Ryerson’s winter break, I had the honour of interviewing George Stroumboulopoulos. That’s right, I sat down with Canada’s beloved long-time boyfriend. I grew up watching George on CBC, late at night, when he was the
Continue readingThe Healing Powers of Animal Crossing: New Horizons
(Image Credit: Gamespot) As the world has rapidly changed due to the COVID-19 crisis, human connection has become increasingly more difficult to come by, and when it does in small doses online, it can’t compare to the intimacy of real-life interactions and touch. However, with the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH), Nintendo is
Continue readingHip-Hop: The Greatest, The Best, And My Picks
Hip-hop is inherently competitive. Throughout its history competition has played a major role in the development of the genre, so it comes with the territory that fans will pick who they think is the GOAT. But through listening to this age-old argument from friends and people on the internet, I’ve found there is a discrepancy
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Wondering what to do in your free time? Start bullet journaling! My friend Issabella got me this amazing cute journal from Indigo, and that’s how I started bullet journaling and scrapbooking. I used to think that it’s super easy and you can just do it on-the-go, but it’s actually quite fun when you invest some
Continue readingHamilton In Review
Alright, I’ll admit it: I’m a Hamilton rookie. I’d heard of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterwork – knew of the hype, the logo, and had seen a low-res YouTube clip of My Shot (I don’t live under a rock). But that was it. I hadn’t listened religiously to the soundtrack since it came out, as one of
Continue readingAsian Restaurants You Need to Visit
With everything going on regarding COVID-19, the food and hospitality industry in Toronto along with many other industries has taken a big hit. Many Asian businesses in particular have suffered greatly the last few months because of various societal opinions regarding the virus. It’s hard enough for small restaurants to survive in big cities like
Continue reading5 Feel-Good Movies To Escape Into During Quarantine
5 Feel-Good Movies To Escape Into During Quarantine The time we live in is a wild and confusing one. There is so much worry in the world, and rightfully so. It’s not easy for us to be thrown into an entirely new schedule and trapped in the same place for days at a time when
Continue readingThe Future of Cinemas Post-COVID-19
As North American movie theatres have continued to close indefinitely over the past three weeks as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the film industry has been forced to adapt their strategies to better suit the self-isolating population. Traditionally, the Spring season is a period of blockbuster releases, and this year was supposed to be
Continue readingBest Parks in Toronto for Pick-Up Basketball
Waterfront Neighborhood Centre Located at Queens Quay and Bathurst, this is without a doubt the best spot in the city for basketball. The courts are well kept, and there’s overhead lights after dark. The competition here is always fierce, so I wouldn’t recommend getting on the main court without some skills. That being said, there’s
Continue readingBest Board Games to Play During the Quarantine
With the city on lockdown, there’s no better way to battle cabin fever and stave off the boredom than by connecting with your family or roommates over some quality board games. If you’re wondering what you should play, here’s a list of some of my favourites. Catan Number of players: 3-4 This game of trading
Continue readingMusic Menu For 2020: Jake’s Favourites
It’s been a rough start to 2020, and everyone knows it. It’s easy to feel hopeless right now, you know, with that nasty germ that’s going around and everything. But there are things to look forward to. There is some fantastic music on the menu for this year. Here’s a short list of the releases
Continue readingToronto’s Bike Scene
When in doubt, pedal it out! Biking season is just around the corner. Spring has sprung and what better way to enjoy it than to get outside on a bicycle. Toronto has an impressive bike scene with several diverse trails spread all around the city. Throughout the downtown core there are a number of great
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