Sister Sarcophagus isn’t afraid to make noise and get in your face, in fact, they often embrace it. Singer Heather Macklem says she “[doesn’t] want to write love songs and [she doesn’t] particularly care about making something beautiful.” Macklem always wanted to be...
Never-ending pasta bowl
Last week, I had the opportunity to take my fiancée, Kelly, to Olive Garden to experience their never-ending pasta bowl, which ends on the 22nd. Since we went on a Tuesday evening, we were able to miss most of the crowds. On a busy weekend there can easily be 45...
Alcohol abuse is no party
I smell like a minibar DJ’s passed out in the yard Barbie’s on the barbeque This a hickie or a bruise? – From Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) Oh, Katy Perry, you make last Friday night sound like so much fun! We can forget that we have a paper due on Monday or a giant...
Good food, service – a little loud
Sometimes when I go out, I forget to check what other events are going on. Specifically, I frequently forget to factor in sports games when I make plans at casual restaurants and pubs. My friend and I went to Craft Beer Market on 100 Street and 101 Avenue for a girls’...
It’s all about setting a tone
There are very few topics that carry more weight than sex. Just that word … sex. It just sounds naughty. It’s almost as if you have to say it while slightly bending your leg and giving lusty eyes. It can be the end-all, be-all for some people but sometimes it’s that...
Interview with “TBH NAIT”
If I had asked the creator of the “TBH NAIT” Facebook page to meet me for an interview two years ago, he may have avoided me. “When I was younger I was really shy,” said the 21-year-old marketing student, who requested to remain anonymous beyond that description. Such...
It’s time to talk about it
Sex in today’s age is still a relatively taboo subject. Granted, sex is often a large part of our day to day interactions with media and entertainment but what happens when you talk about sex beyond a marketing point? Most people shy away and are reluctant to talk...
Almond milk – at home
Almond milk is a great alternative to cow or soy milk and, if you have a blender, it’s incredibly easy to make at home. This recipe can be made in about 15 minutes with some minimal preparation the night before and can be customized to suit your tastes. While you can...
July Talk takes over Nest
Keep your eyes peeled NAIT students, sometimes a little local fame drops by the campus. A successful performance by Canadian band July Talk took place at the Nest on Oct. 9 with Peter Dreimanis, Leah Fay (lead singers and guitar), Ian Docherty (guitar), Josh Warburton...
Bul Go Gi still delights
I’ve been going to Bul Go Gi House since I was a little girl and it’s always been a delightful choice for a dinner out or for grabbing takeout. I had made plans to have dinner at Cafe Bicyclette before catching a play at La Cite Francophone with a friend of mine on...