The dog is his

The dog is his

by | Apr 19, 2013 | Culture

Canadian hip-hop icon k-os has always been an uncompromising artist intent on pushing hip-hop forward. On Wednesday, April 17, at Sugar Nightclub, he put on a show that was as much a tribute to the past as it was a peek into the future. Flanked by a full band that...

Don’t be safety-normative with me

by | Mar 21, 2013 | Opinions

I don’t wear a bike helmet. Ever. I don’t even own one. You may react with disapproval, and you’ll be in good company: police and grown-ups disapprove, and so too do other 20-somethings, people much cooler than I. “Dude,” they say. “You really should wear a helmet....

How much should your beer cost?

by | Jan 17, 2013 | News

Setting a minimum price for alcoholic beverages based on the amount of alcohol a drink contains will reduce harm to health and boost provincial and federal tax revenues, suggest alcohol policy researchers. Tim Stockwell, director of the Centre for Addictions Research...
Eats, chews and leaves: Nothing foul about Swans Brewpub

Eats, chews and leaves: Nothing foul about Swans Brewpub

by | Jan 14, 2013 | Culture

A large group of friends needs a place to come together each week. Why do you think so many television shows take place at restaurants? Seinfeld wouldn’t be the same with the “Restaurant.” Despite my constant doubt, Joey, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Monica and Phoebe were...
Eats, chews and leaves: Nothing foul about Swans Brewpub

Eco Tip Roundup

by | Nov 29, 2012 | Features

Every two weeks, the Martlet offers an Eco Tip for saving some bucks and the environment. Because this week’s issue is environment-themed, we’ve dedicated two whole pages to Eco Tips. From how to manage your cables with reused material to planning a whole green...