Speed kills. In this case, it has been killing it through Formula One’s recent inroads in the world of motorsports. When I was younger, my family and I gathered around the television and were engrossed with the extreme maneuvering skills displayed by former...
Is tipping culture tipping over?
You may have noticed that many places that did not ask for tips in the past are asking for tips, such as Subway. This new trend can lead to tipping fatigue. According to Jessica Dickler of CNBC, tipping fatigue is when consumers get tired of being asked to tip...
Changing the standard-ized
I’ve always had problems taking standardized tests. I do much better in project-based classes. This is the reason I took Digital Cinema and now I’m in Radio and Television. In my old program, I kept at least a 3.4 GPA at my worst. Since switching, I’ve maintained a...
Stardom or doom: Reflecting on what it takes to become a professional athlete
From kickabouts with your best buddies in local playgrounds to renowned stadiums across the world. From sipping lime juice after these playground sessions to constantly being under the limelight. This is the immense leap that athletes must make at a tender age to...
Who cares about the Cinderella story?
Billy Beane, Oakland Athletics General Manager, once said, “no one [cares] unless you win the last game of the season.” It served as the thesis of the film Moneyball, which was largely based on his time as General Manager at the Athletics. It’s a bitter sentiment, but...
Short but sweet, just like Mallow: Super Mario RPG remake review
As a child, I remember playing Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars on a chilly, rainy Sunday afternoon. My stepdad said some foolish words that I will always remember: “Go do your homework! You will never get paid for playing that game.” Well, guess who is...
Under the weather, but keeping it together
KFC is something I find myself constantly craving no matter where I am. Not a bucket of fried chicken, but bucket-loads of kindness, friendship and companionship (and cash). When we were toddlers, everyone seemed to have a great interest in us. They raved about...
Should NAIT have a week-long fall reading break?
As fall progresses, we have reached a point where students at other institutions will begin their fall reading break. But why not NAIT? This year we only got a few extra days off around Thanksgiving, but most other schools get a full week off in November. In my...
Civil hands unclean: Exploring sexual and gender-based violence on campus
Half of all students have experienced some form of sexual or gender-based violence (SGBV) since they started post-secondary education. It happened to me twice. The first time I tried to tell someone, I was met with blame and anger. The second time I told someone, I...
Why I’m not ashamed about watching kid’s shows and you shouldn’t be either
Like many others, the COVID-19 pandemic took a lot out of me. I was in the middle of a program and the pandemic added two years to it. Two years that I had to spend isolated, not speaking to anyone outside of my immediate family. I even looked forward to my classes...