The Wonderful World of Sally Rooney Posted on December 7, 2021 Like many others, over the past year the Tik Tok algorithm has led me into the depths of Book-Tok. Leaving me with countless saved videos and screenshots of books to add to my Amazon wishlist. Among titles such as The Song of Achilles and
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Everything You Need to Know About Journaling
Everything You Need to Know About Journaling Posted on December 3, 2021 When I was making my New Years’ resolutions last year, I wrote “make journaling a daily habit.” I had seen a lot of videos about it and thought I would give it a try. It has now become something that I do regularly
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An Evening With Silk Sonic – Album Review Posted on December 2, 2021 After over eight months since the release of the duo’s hit single, ‘Leave The Door Open’, pop icon Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak have come together for, ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’, narrated by the legendary 70s Bootsy Collins. If I’m being
Continue readingAn Intro To Queer Icons
How to Judge Books By Their Covers Posted on November 26, 2021 Like many other queer kids, when I was younger I was obsessed with Glee. It was the first show I ever watched that showed multi-faceted queer characters, and I remember really connecting to Kurt, Blaine, Santana and Brittany. Another obsession ensued when I
Continue readingRed (Taylor’s Version): An Album Review (Karlie’s Version)
4 Moments When Movies Turn into ASMR Posted on November 25, 2021 After months of nail-biting worthy anticipation, Taylor Swift has finally released Red (Taylor’s Version) on November 12, 2021. If you were anything like me, the release of Red in 2012 completely changed the trajectory of your life forever. While it is bittersweet saying
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How to Judge Books By Their Covers Posted on November 26, 2021 I judge books by their covers. Unashamedly. And I’m pretty sure you do too. Book covers are super important in getting readers’ attention, and once it does, you’ll find that they can tell you a lot about what’s in the book- like a
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4 Accounts of Alien Contact That Actually Seem Pretty Believable Posted on November 22, 2021 Do you believe in aliens? After reading these stories you just might be convinced…Here are four of the most believable alien abduction stories recorded in recent history. Matilda O’Donnell Macelroy’s Alien Interview Image Credit: ancient-code.com What would you say if
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Analyzing the Jack Eichel Trade Posted on November 21, 2021 Well, it’s finally over. Last Thursday, former 2nd overall pick Jack Eichel went to sleep as a Buffalo Sabre and woke up as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights. The full trade details go as follows: BUF Acquires: Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch, 2022
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Live Sports Are Back and So Is Toronto Posted on November 20, 2021 When I came back to Toronto in late August, the first thing I did was go and see a few Jays games with my friend. Finally being able to see live sports with a big crowd after well over a year was
Continue reading4 Films That Will Make You Want To Drop Everything and Travel Abroad
4 Films That Will Make You Want To Drop Everything and Travel Abroad Posted on November 19, 2021 When lockdown started almost two years ago I found myself watching a lot more movies than I had previously. Looking back now, I noticed that many of these films took place in picturesque locations like the
Continue readingThe Way We Vote Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To
The Way We Vote Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To No message could be any clearer. Posted on November 18, 2021 We came, we saw, we voted…and pretty much nothing changed. The 2021 election came and went with nothing to show for it except an almost identical parliament and 600 million dollars wasted. With polarization
Continue readingMovies That Will Bring You Back to the Cinemas
Movies That Will Bring You Back to the Cinemas Posted on November 16, 2021 How long has it been since you sat in a partial-reclining chair surrounded by its leather material, eyes facing forward with a 90x30ft cinema screen flashing back at you? Sitting in eager anticipation for the opening credits of a film you’ve
Continue reading4 Films That Are About The ✨ Vibes✨
So we’ve all watched movies that are action packed, fast paced, and move from one scene to the next at breakneck speed. Who hasn’t? The Avengers, Fast and Furious, Knives Out, and Tenet are just a few that require your attention, moving from point A to B to C without a moment to lose. There’s
Continue reading5 Restaurants on Ryerson Campus You Need to Visit
[Image Credit: @ryerson_u ] It’s safe to say that not spending time on campus at Ryerson this year has left many restaurants nearby that rely on foot traffic from students and nearby offices to thrive, in need of support. So many great spots shutdown this year, but many opened as well! If you find yourself
Continue readingJesus of Suburbia: A Metaphor for the Five Stages of Grief?
Dearly beloved, are you listening? Green Day’s 2004 rock opera Jesus of Suburbia is an explosive and cathartic nine minutes of pure punk rock angst and killer guitar riffs. Composed of 5 separate parts that all come together to tell a cohesive story, Jesus of Suburbia is about a scrappy kid trying to escape the
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