By Paige Gordon Valentine’s Day: the one day of the year that all single girls dreads. They know that their Instagram and Snapchat feeds are going to be bombarded with bouquets of roses, candlelit dinners and giant teddy bears wearing hoodies. However, fear not!...
The Importance of Self-Love
By Caren Anderson As Valentine’s Day approaches, our focus and energy turns to our relationships and the love and compassion we have and show to our significant others and loved ones. No matter the time of year, a lot of our energy, care and concern is shown and put...
What does the fox ink?
By Morgan Noseworthy Local Edmontonian Brent Smith and two of his compatriots from Lucky Strike tattoo have struck out on their own to create Fox Runner tattoo. Located just off Whyte Ave at 10185 81 Avenue, Fox Runner has been open for just a few weeks now. Myke...
Gemma Nye, Dollie Drag Queen and the Relationships That Shaped Them
By Stephanie Swensrude Green-haired, French-speaking, trans tattoo artist Aberdeen Hill works downtown as an assistant to a 70-year-old woman. But come Sunday night, you can find them as Gemma Nye in local gay bar Evolution, performing to Carly Rae Jepson under...
Whyte Ave. Business Thrives
By Paige Gordon Christine Gaspard, better known as CC, is the manager and buyer for local Edmonton boutique The Bamboo Ballroom. CC also runs a highly successful children’s boutique called Lil Rascalz housed inside Bamboo. CC started her career in Montreal where she...
43 Years Later: “marriage is a marathon”
By Madison Gummow Edmonton couple, Carolyn and Joe Weleshuk, have been together for 43 years. They celebrate their anniversary on the day of their first date because they haven’t been without each other since. “We met in June of 1977. I was with a friend of mine, who...
PORN REVIEW: Psychology & Manipulation in Real Estate
By Elijah O'Donnell Entertainment Editor One thing every college student knows and jokes about is how awful the housing market is. This cut-throat business is expertly highlighted in the 2019 short adult film PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR ENJOYS TIME WITH REAL ESTATE AGENT....
Modern Media: Art or Porn?
By Sara Gouda Art and Sexuality in Ancient Rome The Romans had different attitudes towards the female and male body. Nudity was accepted in art due to the influence of Greek depictions of men and women. The Romans were much more comfortable with nudity in comparison...
Is College the Death of Relationships?
By Karlie Mickanuik Relationships ending at the start of new semesters is a common theme for students. It is normal to hear endless stories about how couples that had plans to get married ended things over the semester break. According to a study done by Campus...
Healing Illness Through Plants
By Chris Avery In 2018, Edmonton local and cancer survivor, Sherry Dussome, started a new life when she opened her budding plant business. “It calms me. It grounds me,” said Dussome about her growing business. As the owner of The Naked Bush, Dussome uses her newfound...