I decided to make beef stew a while back. It was a rainy, cool day, and something hardy was starting to appeal to me. I followed my last recipe, but then I thought about how I could improve it. I think this could be a metaphor for life, really. The changes to this recipe are… Read more »
In a timeless instant, simultaneous and thereby immeasurable, a Queen passed away and a King occupies the throne. This instant transfer in power serves as a reminder that, lest we forget the centuries of history that have culminated in our clickbait culture, aversion to even a moment’s pause weighs heavily on many institutions. Ambiguity breeds… Read more »
Artist: Bring On The Storm Single: “Decompose” Calgary-based melodic hardcore/punk rock band, Bring On The Storm, has released a single titled “Decompose”. Stream the song anywhere you get your music and check out the official music video on YouTube. The band was founded in 2016 by guitarist Brandyn Smith, bassist Josh Wallace and drummer Clayton… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi, I recently completed first year university and I did alright, but I must learn to manage my time better. I felt very scattered and barely completed my assignments in time. I ended up feeling stressed all the time. It is not that I was partying a lot, I just couldn’t seem to… Read more »
In our heart of hearts, many of us at times feel a bit hollow about the holidays. Besides garish ads, so predictable that they lampoon their own excesses and try to have us in on the joke, the general tense, tone, and tenor of the shopping frenzy seems to first imbibe a year’s frustrations and… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column underscores and outlines various… Read more »
Album: No Bad Slays Artist: Slayloverboy Southern California alt-rapper, Slayloverboy, has released his newest album No Bad Slays. The album is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. Slayloverboy has also released music videos for several of the tracks, including “Where Do We Go,” and “My Life is a Horror Movie.” Of the single,… Read more »
Dear Barb: As Christmas Day is approaching I can feel the tension rising within my family. We rarely get along through the year, and as a result, Christmas get-togethers are not an enjoyable experience. I have tried to find an excuse not to attend the family dinner, but since this is our first year without… Read more »
As distance education students, our geography remains unchanged but our minds unfurl like flags as we play with and try out new ideas. The project of identity extends to our minds as we challenge preconceptions about ourselves and our social environment. This process allows us to glean sociological insights into how authoritarian power structures may… Read more »