Opinion

Sydney Sweeney and the tale of the blonde bombshell 

Sydney Sweeney is Hollywood’s newest occupant of a tired old stereotype. The blonde bombshell has been done.
Musicals

God forbid we watch a musical

Movie-musicals are tricking audiences into thinking their films aren’t musicals by forcing random cameos and omitting the entire soundtrack.
Cash is king

Why cash is still king

No level of convenience will beat telling a cab driver to “just keep the change. ”I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: cash is king.

Why family vlogging needs to stop

Ruby Franke, creator of 8 Passengers, was arrested for alleged child abuse. She's just one example of why family vlogging needs to stop.
Ozempic

Ozempic isn’t the end-all cure 

If you’re lucky enough to not know about Ozempic, it’s a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes that contains the active ingredient semaglutide among others.
Bidet

Why everyone should own a bidet

A bidet — for those who don’t know — is a device that sprays water. It is used for washing your business after doing your business.
The Globe and Mail

AI is catalyzing a journalistic renaissance

On June 14, the Globe and Mail published their new policy on artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism, announcing their regulations on AI.
Titan sub

The death toll of complacency 

On June 18, the OceanGate Titan submersible lost contact with its mothership. On June 14, a migrant ship capsized with 750 people aboard.
Netherlands student housing

Could the Netherlands hold the solution to B.C.’s student housing problem? 

In 2019, I experienced a potential answer to the housing crisis facing students in B.C. — all I had to do was cross an ocean. 

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