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...
Not fearing the reaper
Like many in my generation, I’ve come to acknowledge death rather than fear it. Many aspects of the modern age brought it to the forefront of our minds. News is more accessible than ever, so we see a mass amount of deaths openly discussed daily. We also indirectly...
Are people scared of dying?
As the absolute height of the unknown, death is undoubtedly the reason for some people's fear. Even though it is a natural process of life, many individuals become hostages to it, fearing everything related to death. “I feel sorry for dying, not afraid of it,”...
Why you should continue to listen to Rhianna even after the Super Bowl
It is very typical to indulge in a Super Bowl halftime performer's music for a few days after the big day, but when it comes to Rihanna, those few days should be dragged on for eternity. Her timeless music, from slow ballads all the way to pure party mania, should be...
Should politicians be able to block people on Twitter?
A 2019 study suggests social media has a positive effect on relations between politicians and their citizens. The study states that social media “encourages political participation of citizens.” We’re more interconnected than ever now. As such, our relationship with...
Inflation all around us
Inflation is when the purchasing power of your money decreases. In simpler words, inflation is when you can buy less with the same amount of money. For example, if two years ago, you were able to buy ten pens for 50 dollars, now you are only able to buy six pens...
How to be mindful of mindless scrolling
Many of us likely know what it feels like to mindlessly scroll. The most common example is when you go to bed on schedule, but then decide that a quick check of (insert social media platform here) will only take five minutes. This can be a dangerous way to think. Five...
From fame to infamy: the fall of the Oscars
The Oscars started as a live show for the Hollywood elite in 1929. They wouldn’t broadcast through the radio until 1930. The 1934 broadcast included the “Best Film Editing” category. The category would be a part of the broadcast for 87 years until 2021. I'm among the...