When it comes to gaming sequels, this summer has been hotter than Link without his heat-resistant tunic in Hell. "Diablo" and "Legend of Zelda" have already had their turn to release sequels to their beloved franchises, and now a once-forgotten franchise will have its...
What the closing of TSN 1260 means to sports journalists new and old
On June 14th, at nine in the morning, an essential piece of Edmonton's sports media history came to a very sudden end. TSN 1260, along with five other local TSN radio station divisions, was taken off the air as earlier that morning after Bell Media announced major...
30 years of summer films to keep you entertained
For many of us, summer is the only season that we can make the time to watch movies. While you’re sure to watch your usual favourites, why not also give the following three films a go? The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) The Peanut Butter Falcon is a buddy comedy released...
The two-sided nature of corporate politics
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...