Depending on what you consider politics, companies have been including them in their advertisements forever. As far back as the 1950s, advertisements took advantage of what was accepted. While these ads weren't seen as political at the time, they reinforced harmful...
Discussing the death penalty
The topic of the death penalty is both dark and controversial. While I’m personally against it and I know many others who agree with me, I’ve also seen a few people argue in its favour. We’ll discuss the morality behind the death penalty later. But first, I want to...
E-scooters: Pedestrian ally or anti-hero?
In Edmonton, there are a few signs spring has sprung. The frozen ice sheet on the North Saskatchewan River turns into floating icy lily pads. You may be enjoying a Bulldog at a popular place on Whyte Ave when you hear the sounds of obnoxious revving of motorcycles at...
Oilers burning orange and blue
There’s no doubt a club will have a good season when they have the two highest-scoring players in the game on one team. Everybody and their mom knows that Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are the best Oilers, but the team offers much more than those guys. The Oilers...
Legendary actor plays a legendary villain: A review of “Renfield”
Count Dracula has been played by many actors, from Bela Lugosi to my favourite, Christopher Lee. In new film “Renfield,” the legendary Nicolas Cage plays this infamous Prince of Darkness and he slays the role like Buffy would do to him. It is perhaps my new favourite...
The marginalizing nature of “making the first move”
Many cultures expect the man to take the first step in a relationship. This is based on traditions that have existed since ancient times. But these ideologies have grown harmful in the modern era. It isn’t just misogynistic but creates a heteronormative atmosphere...
Why you need to listen to your body, from a sub-par athlete forced to retire
One thing about me is that my bones and joints are reminiscent of a senior citizen. The first thing most people say to me in response is, “You can’t say that, you’re only 23!” Usually my answer involves how I have terrible balance and an extensive history of injuries...
Hare today, gone tomorrow: Egg-cellent and egg-ceptionally bad easter treats
There exists a wide variety of Easter chocolate, from hollowed-out chocolate bunnies–one of the greatest scams to children in history–to egg-shaped chocolate. Armed with my debit card, I went to Kingsway Mall to get as much Easter chocolate as possible to taste it. I...
A new epic fantasy: “Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves”
One of the best things a fantasy epic can do is get an audience invested in the world that’s put in front of them. Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves gives you a small, yet tantalizing, taste of the world of Faerun. And I’m saying this as somebody who didn’t...
April Shuffle: Success with disabilities
Just because you have a disability doesn’t mean you can’t succeed. In fact, sometimes they’ll help you go above and beyond expectations. Listen to the full playlist on the Nugget's spotify. "Kali 47 (Original Mix)" by Savant Better known as Savant, Aleksander Vinter...