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In Conversation with Sunny Gang, Part III

Sunny Gang is a lively thrash-punk-rap outfit based in New York, known for inspired (and inspiring) rap with a zealous rock ambience. Fronted by rapper Nasty Nate, other members include Chris Bacchus on guitar, Joe Sap on bass, and Marshal on drums. Sunny Gang just released “Godzilla“, a single off their album, Party/Animal. Recently the… Read more »

From Where I Sit – A Gift that Lasts

Have you jumped on the colouring for your sanity craze? In July I bought a colouring book as part of Hilary’s birthday gift and one for myself. Didn’t I feel special to be on the rising side of a trending curve as opposed to nearly missing the tail end? Right now you can’t take a… Read more »

The Fit Student – Combat Exam Anxiety, Part II

Are you one of those people whose mind goes blank during exams, even when you’ve prepared for hours on end? If so, you’ve come to the right article. The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne, PhD, outlines an arsenal of strategies for combating and overcoming anxiety, particularly the kind that strikes and rages… Read more »

Extracurricular – Home Brewing Beer and Wine

The interest in craft brewing and small-scale wine production at a commercial level has also led to a surge in brewing beer and making wine at home. Creating one’s own alcoholic beverages dates back centuries in human civilization. Both beer and wine are created from the simplest of ingredients, but the magic is the science… Read more »

Dear Barb – The Distance Relationship

Dear Barb: My girlfriend and I have been dating for two years. We began dating in high school and were each other’s first relationship. This year she moved away to go to university and I stayed home to attend the local college. We always got along great and rarely argued until she went to university…. Read more »

The Study Dude – Writing a Dissertation in a Snap

There is nothing more that The Study Dude wants for you than to avoid abusive faculties and advisors. Well, in these articles, as The Study Dude, I’ll try to give you the study tips you need to help make your learning easier. I’ll also give you straight and honest opinions and personal anecdotes?even the embarrassing… Read more »

Music Review – Bad Mary

Band: Bad Mary EP: Killing Dinosaurs The punk rock music genre is about to get a lot more fun. Marked by fantastic guitar playing, in your face rhythms, and vocals that shake you to your bones, punk rock music has always been a favourite of mine. So when I got the chance to review a… Read more »

In Conversation with The Naturalists

The Naturalists are a Buffalo-based indie rock trio comprised of twins Craig (vocals and guitar) and Travis Perno (drums) and Zach Russell on bass. they’re currently touring their new EP, Home Honey, I’m Hi, recorded at Quiet Country Audio and produced by Paul Besch. Recently the band’s drummer Travis Perno took the time to answer… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Only So Far

The October 19th federal election results changed the game and face of the country. To Justin Trudeau’s credit he’s bending over backwards to keep his election promises?even when conventional wisdom says slow down as in the case of Syrian refugee resettlement. Even when the promises should never have been made in the first place, some… Read more »

Extracurricular – Kite Flying

Think of dreary, grey skies. Now picture brightly coloured kites floating and flicking in those same dreary skies. doesn’t the thought alone cheer you up? Kite flying has been around in some form or another since the earliest kites were developed and used in China over 2000 years ago. Through history, kites were seen more… Read more »