Travis Scott’s Astroworld: Wish You Were Here Tour in Scotiabank Arena was my first concert in Toronto and has been one of the best nights of my eighteen years of existence to say the least. From an insane stage set up consisting of two life sized roller coasters to knowing every single one of Travis’s song that he played live, this is surely an experience I’m taking with me to the grave. It was so much more than a concert to me, it was a sign that I am on the right path with all the confusion and homesickness that […]

I continue to shape​​ — UofT Art Exhibit I have conflicted feelings about modern art. On one hand, it interests me because it’s such a different style of art compared to what I make myself. On the other hand — I don’t understand it. So when I visited the ​I continue to shape exhibit at the University of Toronto Art Centre, I was ecstatic to find a thesis statement, a clear declaration of purpose, displayed in the first paragraph of the artist’s statement: “History, like all stories, is told slant, subject to distortion by those with the power to represent […]

The end of the semester often brings stress, sickness, and snow- but something to make it better is skating! Whether you’ve never skated before, you’re a hockey enthusiast, or you’re a figure skater like I am, there’s always a great time to be had practicing your skating. Here are some rinks you might want to check out!        Nathan Phillips Square Last Saturday, November 24th, was the opening day for Nathan Phillips Square! The cavalcade of lights, an annual event, was full of holiday festivities and a great way to kick off the season! Check it out and […]

As we prepare for the greatest season of all time, we are all scrambling to get ready. No, I’m not talking about the Holidays, I am talking about Awards Season. All the film and TV lovers, are prepping by watching anything that could be potentially a nominee. On my quest to figure out the nominations this year, I decided to watch a few films that premiered and gained some buzz at TIFF 2018. Which lead me into exploring a South Korean mystery thriller called, Burning, directed by Lee Chong-dong. Based on a short story by Haruki Murakami, the film follows […]

  This year, avid fans of Strangers Things, like myself was disappointed to see that Strangers Things’ new season would not be premiering in October, but instead next year. Viewers were left trying to fill in the gap this year without their fill of the next chapter in the town of Hawkins, Indiana. Instead, this October, Netflix decided to debut their new original horror show, The Haunting of Hill House. The series is based off Shirley Jackson’s novel which explores the idea of the haunted house as a body. The series follows the Crain family in the past and present […]

I TOOK A TRIP TO ASTROWORLD AND IM NEVER COMING BACK     Travis Scott truly changed the game of performing, and he has built such a close relationship with fans over the past year that every-time he performs a show it becomes more and more personal. He continues to incorporate his fans into the performance, by inviting them on stage to crowd surf & to join him on the functioning rollercoaster he brought with him. Travis came to Toronto on November 21st and not only did he make the concert environment truly theatrical by having balloons everywhere, insanely lit up […]

Student Study Support Even though most of us have been studying for as long as we can remember, it can be really hard to find a study strategy that works best for you.  The following study tips are known to work with the many different kinds of learning that there are.  With final exams approaching, these tips might be useful to read and take into consideration. TIP 1: Keep organized.  Once you know the date of your test, make a plan on paper so that you can properly manage your time.  Odds are, this test won’t be the only academic […]

Have you been to Katsuya? It is also one of the best 100 restaurants in Canada 2016-2017 by Yelp. One of its 3 locations in Ontario is conveniently located right on the Ryerson Campus, directly across from the Kerr Hall building on Gerrard St, perfect for  students to grab for lunch and go with friends! Katsuya serves delicious and authentic Japanese fusion cutlets with a large menu selections of different sauces. Carbonara, sweet chili, curry, teri mayo and many more. The variety of sauces satisfies everyone’s taste. The best thing is that their affordable and huge size cutlet plates also […]

  ”It’s the most wonderful time of the year, With the kid’s jingle belling And everyone telling you be of good cheer.It’s the most wonderful time of the year’’ It indeed is the most beautiful time of year, and the distillery transforms itself from a typical market downtown to the most lit up and wonderful market throughout all of Toronto. They create a fairy tale land of everything Christmas, starting with the trees and Christmas lights, going all the way to the novelty that visitors can bring home many including nativity scenes and little stars. To the many lit up […]

Ten Sitcom Christmas Specials Christmas time starts early in the city. If you’re like me and started listening to Michael Bublé’s Christmas album on November 1st, there can never be enough holiday cheer. However, there’s not a lot of time to celebrate for students in the middle of exams. So, instead of spending too much time watching Christmas movies, here’s a list of some great Christmas specials from the sitcoms we love.                Friends, Season 2, Episode 9: “The One With Phoebe’s Dad.” The Office, Season 5, Episode 11: “Moroccan Christmas.” Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Season […]

“Governments can take kids away from their parents, but can’t take guns away from kids.”     The above tagline was used in the video description for Black Eyed Peas’ recent music video, Big Love. It encompasses how gun crime is increasing and encourages viewers to “speak up for those who can’t”. The music video includes a disclaimer for viewer discretion seeing as the emotional intensity is quite overwhelming as it has been shot at universal locations such as a high school locker room, a science laboratory, gymnasium, courtyard and shows the shooters coming in from the perspective of the attending […]

Who says you have to wait for Christmas to start the holiday festivities? With the annual Toronto Christmas Market in the city, Christmas is just a few blocks away from the Ryerson campus. Dates: November 15 th , 2018 – December 23 rd , 2018 Location: Distillery District Admission: Weekdays until Fridays at 5 pm are free Times: Mon-Thurs (12 pm – 5 pm) Tickets: Weekends/Fridays from 5 pm mean a $6 Fri (12 pm – 10 pm) Ticket fee Sat (10 am -10 pm) Sun (10 am – 9 pm) About the Market: This non-profit event schedules daily activities […]

I know it’s chilly out and winter is quickly approaching, but that doesn’t mean the cold should hold you back from fulfilling your bubble tea cravings. Here are the top five closest spots that serve bubble tea, but also other Asian styled drinks that you need to try! These places aren’t in any particular order, but I will begin with the most popular. Real Fruit Bubble Tea Real Fruit Bubble Tea is a franchise, the closest store recently opened inside the Eaton Centre right outside the Dundas Station entrance. They’re open every day from 10:00AM and are most known for […]

If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, I know you feel the struggle of finding good food options when you go out. Maybe you just want to try vegan food- food that’s more environmentally friendly and healthy! While the population of vegans and vegetarians is growing, and many more restaurants are popping up in the city we call home, it can still be hard to find accommodations. If you’re searching for somewhere to try that’s relatively close to Ryerson, here are some of my favourites! Salad King 340 Yonge Street Right across the street from the SLC, this spot couldn’t be […]

It has been no secret that Ariana Grande and her ex-fiance, Pete Davidson,  very recently decided to call their relationship and engagement off.  As per usual, the media took things out of context, assuming that things ended on a bad note between the couple.  Of course, no media source failed to mention that she is known to be in relationships that don’t last and are rushed into.  Ariana decided to take things into her own hands.  Ariana surprised all of her fans when she released the single “thank u, next” on November 2.  This took her fans by surprise because […]