Photo credit: Instagram, Malcolm McEwan (@malcolmmcewan) If you’re anything like me, you love finding smaller artists or bands with loads of talent and the potential to grow. Meet Alternative R&B/Soul artist, sahara. Originally from Vancouver, BC, sahara moved to Toronto back in May of 2018 and “after visiting the city for the first time that January, [she] applied to York & Ryerson and was accepted to both for business. [Her] intention going into the move was to get settled over the summer and head back to school in September.” That summer was soon filled with unexpected song-writing and music became
Ever want to kill some time between classes or crave something sweet before your next lecture? Here are eight dessert spots, within a ten minute walk from campus that you need to try! I’ve listed them in order of closest, to farthest: CHOCO CHURROS This churro stand is right on campus, at 355 Yonge Street by the SLC! You can buy original cinnamon sugar churros ($5.50 for 3) or have your choice of so many toppings, including: vanilla, Nutella, blueberry, strawberry, and chocolate ($5 for 8 churros). My personal favourite, is the combination of churros topped with dulce de leche
Korean Purple Dessert – Cafe Bora Bora means purple in Korean, and this Korean dessert cafe has the most aesthetic and beautiful purple desserts made out of purple sweet potato. Purple Sweet Potato Ice Cream $5.95 | Rating ★★★★★ Purple Sweet Potato Tiramisu $9.95 | Rating ★★★★★ Cafe Bora is actually a Korean dessert chain with locations across the globe. I went to their Seoul location when I was travelling in Korea a few years ago, and I immediately fell in love with their pure and natural purple sweet potato tiramisu. So… I just had to order it
Captain Marvel is everything you’d expect from the first Marvel film with a lead female character: badass. Watching the origin story of one of the most powerful superheroes in the Marvel Universe made me even more stoked for Avengers: Endgame. That being said, I agree with the current rating on IMDB, 7.1 out of 10. Although the characters and actions scenes are captivating, the climax is basic and the humour cliché. Let me just state that my initial doubt in Brie Larson playing Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel was quickly shattered. Never seeing her play this type of role before, I
Kensington Market is one of Toronto’s most well-known and loved neighbourhoods. Many diverse cultures and unique stores call this area home, so you’ll be sure to find something you love in Kensington. Here are some of the things you can do in this part of the city, and where to do them. 1. Shop Image Credit: subrosavintage-blog tumblr Sub Rosa Vintage16 Kensington AvenueSub Rosa is a vintage clothing store known for its great style. While it may not be the cheapest, you know you’ll find some hand-picked greatness here.Courage My Love14 Kensington AvenueThis place is packed with items that make it
Ghosts, demons, clowns, and serial killers have been the staples of horror movies. It’s the basic horror movie formula that has been perfected and ruined many times. They feed in our physical fears. However, as the genre evolves, more filmmakers are looking at psychological horror, which messes with our minds and finds new horrors that are hidden in our everyday lives. Think of Get Out, Hereditary, Babadook, or The Haunting of Hill House. The new sub-genre of horror is becoming increasingly popular and the newest addition to the collection is Velvet Buzzsaw. Directed by Dan Gilroy, the Netflix film stars
So, I’m vegan. I have been for over 3 years actually! And it’s a huge part of my life. But it can also be sometimes problematic in my life too. It is sometimes hard to find vegan options when I’m out at restaurants with my friends or family who aren’t vegan. Or when I’m shopping and so many brands aren’t vegan because they test on animals. There’s a lot of non vegan things in the world. The good news is, this year so far has been MONUMENTAL in terms of the number of new vegan products. There have been huge
Matcha? Yes please! I recently discovered this hidden Japanese Uji matcha dessert place located near Chinatown of Downtown Toronto. Amausaan specializes in their limited quantity, daily freshly made matcha desserts and drinks using high-quality uji matcha. It’s like a matcha heaven with so many choices of desserts and beverages, everything from cakes to drinks to ice cream. Shiratama Sundae $7.25 | Rating ★★★★★ Matcha Milie Crepe Cake $8.70 | Rating ★★★★☆ Matcha Fading Cheesecake $8.25 | Rating ★★★☆☆ Out of all 3 of their popular matcha
The very popular 2005 band, The Jonas Brothers, had broken up back in 2013 and many fans were devastated. Brothers, Nick and Joe had mutually decided that they wanted to see what they could do by going solo, and Kevin decided that he wanted to take a break to focus on his wife and the baby that they had on the way. Both, Nick and Joe ended up being very successful in their solo careers. Nick sang solo and released songs like “Jealous”, “Chains”, and “Close”, meanwhile Joe formed a band that went by the name DNCE, who released songs
By now, you’ve probably heard of the Netflix show released a couple weeks ago, The Umbrella Academy. The show is based on the comic book series created by Gerard Way, the lead vocalist of the punk rock band, My Chemical Romance. Hence, you can already get a sense of the strangely brilliant mind behind this story. Heads up – everything I mention about The Umbrella Academy is in the trailers, so there are no spoilers. The first episode begins in 1989. 43 not pregnant women unexpectedly give birth. Sir Reginald Hargreeves, billionaire, offers a large sum of money to the
Many interactive, Instagram worthy art installations have been coming to Toronto, the most recent entitled “The 7”. This free exhibit features eight unique themed set ups: a Jurassic Park room, a wedding themed room, a ball pit, a flamingo display, a piñata room, a balloon room, a Venus de Milo room, and a room filled with pink flowers. “The 7” is located on the 7th floor of the Hudson’s Bay on 176 Yonge Street and has been open since January, with no closing date mentioned as of yet. Make sure you drop by for a visit before it leaves!
2019 Oscars Predictions and Controversies Another year of film has come and gone and if you have been paying close attention on social media, the lead up to the Oscars has been a rollercoaster. First it was Kevin Hart dropping out of the job of the host due to past homophobic comments that upset a lot of people. Next the possible introduction of the category of most popular film, offended some people because it seemed like the Academy was not taking some films seriously. Then the Academy decided they would not air the winners of important categories such as Cinematography.
At this time of year, especially since we’ve just passed the test of all new relationships (Valentine’s Day) many couples are searching for things to do. I have to say, I’m a very good planner, and that involves me planning things for my boyfriend and I to do. These ideas aren’t only for couples though! They’re also really fun activities to simply do with your friends when you’ve run out of ideas. Here are some fun indoor dates that will keep you warm while we wait for the weather to do the same! An Escape Room Escape rooms are a
Mickalene Thomas: Femmes Noires “To see yourself and for others to see you is a form of validation… I’m interested in that very mysterious and mystical line that is how we relate to each other in the world.” This is artist Mickalene Thomas’s thesis statement for her new exhibition at the AGO, Femmes Noires, which explores how Black women are represented in art and popular culture. Each work is politically charged and vibrant, with inspiration from artistic movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Dada, and the Harlem Renaissance. Each work is also shockingly different: Thomas’s exhibition ranges from paintings,
It’s never too cold for ice cream right? But why eat ice cream in a plain waffle cone when you can have it in the insta-worthy taiyaki or chimney cone! Taiyaki NYC Straight Outta Japan $8.00 | Rating ★★★★★ Mangonificent $8.00 | Rating ★★★★★ Downtown Toronto’s Taiyaki NYC is a newly opened specialty ice cream shop from New York that serves ice cream inside a Japanese taiyaki cone. Taiyaki is a fish-shaped traditional Japanese dessert that comes in red bean or custard flavour, tastes kind of like a spongy pancake or waffle. There are