July Talk came out with their self-titled first album in 2012 and Canadians have been singing their praises since and with good reason! Not many bands nowadays capture the spirit of blues rock straight from the Delta while having synth alternative elements...
Remember to breathe
For the most part I’ve been lukewarm to the new modern horror films populating the silver screen. But when I went to The Conjuring 2 earlier this year, I was pleasantly surprised by the storytelling and it rekindled my love of the horror film. Now, I’m more prone to...
Try to go truly wireless
Last Wednesday, Apple made their annual September announcement, which I found to be overall quite … disappointing. As an avid Apple fan, those who know me best may be shocked to hear this, but it is true. And I assure you, I am not alone. Technology analysts became...
Homage to the Captain
This year marks 75 years of an icon: Captain America. Creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby felt the need to create a hero who could inspire hope, freedom and liberty during the Second World War. In 1941, the first comic book featuring Captain America was published and...
Like Civilization, only better
Endless Legend is, at the most basic level, a lot like Civilization. You choose a faction, you advance your technology, you expand across the land, you build armies, you explore. There’s diplomacy, strategic resources, a fog of war and an endgame victory you can work...
The Parlour worth a visit
I recently visited The Parlour on 103 Avenue and 108 Street. My companion and I received great service and a delicious meal. As it was around five o’clock, we expected a dinner rush but the servers didn’t hesitate to make us feel welcome. We sat on the top floor and,...
Sonic Boom delivers – again
Well, it’s that time of year again. We’re back to school and that means buying books, registering for classes and the legendary music festival, Sonic Boom! It’s the festival where we are able to have one final hurrah before summer ends. In the cramped spaces of the...
September brings new beginnings
Ahh, it’s that time of year again. The bitter-sweet feeling of heading back to school. Backpack, check! Notebooks, check! Alarm clocks that are set too early, check, check and check! For some of us, it’s a return to familiarity, the joy of seeing old classmates and...
Nest Fest: three days of music and beer
Nest Fest is coming! The NAIT Students’ Association will be hosting a three-day Nest Fest Beer Gardens welcome event on September 13-15 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on 103 Street between the Spartan Centre and L-Building. This event will be a great opportunity for returning...
Ask the Editors: Setting yourself up for success
The first week of classes is always one of the most exciting parts of the school year – it’s a new start! For our first issue of the year, our editors are sharing their advice for setting yourself up for success throughout the term. Danielle...