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Arts
What’s up with antiques?
How antique shopping helps us make mindful purchases while preserving a piece of history.
In today’s age of constant consumerism, merely logging on to social media results in being bombarded with aggressive advertising for…
10 must-see concerts in Toronto in 2024
Enjoy your pick of some of the biggest names in the music industry all year long.
No matter what kind of music you are interested in, there are several concerts taking place in Toronto—named the most…
Why cinema should be included in this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations
How contemporary films from China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia make for fun viewing experiences
With Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year coming up, it’s a great time to celebrate Asian cinema….
Mickey Mouse enters the public domain after 95 years
Disney’s copyright protection of Mickey Mouse has just expired, and some surprising depictions of the character may be on the way.
Ever since he breezed onto the screen in the 1928 cartoon Steamboat Willie, Mickey Mouse has been a cornerstone of…
Mikey Bloom: Mississauga rapper wins city anthem contest
Fifty years ago, Tommy Hunter wrote Mississauga’s first anthem. Now, Mikey Bloom leaves his mark in history as the city celebrates its 50th anniversary.
“This still feels surreal to me, to be selected for this. And I’m honoured,” said 24-year-old rapper and songwriter Mikey…
To all the “Barbz”: Pink Friday 2 is here
The Queen of Rap showcases her lyricism and flow in her latest album.
Nicki Minaj (Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty) released her newest album Pink Friday 2 on December 8, 2023—her 41st birthday. I’ve been…
The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down: Canada’s next craft craze
A new competition series employs pottery as an exciting form of self-expression.
People from all over the world love to engage in and express themselves through different mediums of art. Pottery is…
Authenticity redefined: the deinfluencing revolution
How the rise of deinfluencing is impacting brands, consumer behavior, and evolving the landscape of marketing
“Deinfluencing,” a counter-trend to typical influencer marketing, has amassed 730 million views on TikTok, pushing for genuine brand portrayal rather…
All aboard for vision boards!
Vision boards provide psychological benefits, sparking hope and serving as powerful motivators.
Imagine hundreds of Lego pieces scattered before you, with no clear image of what they are meant to create. Organizing…
Rockstar’s new rockstar: GTA VI
More than a decade after the release of one of the most critically acclaimed video games ever, its successor has finally been revealed.
The gaming world was taken by storm when Rockstar Games released its first trailer for Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI,…
Wonka: an overly earnest, but fun-spirited musical adaptation
The latest rendition of the classic chocolatier captures just enough of the source material’s whimsical absurdity without relying on Roald Dahl’s more problematic tropes.
Of all the classic figures in children’s literature, perhaps the most eccentric, ambiguous, and morally criticized is Willy Wonka. The…
Spotlighting the CBC Gem series How to Fail as a Popstar
A story of prevailing with failure, rather than fighting against it.
“Wow, this seems like a great project. I’d love to book this,” was Adrian Pavone’s reaction to the CBC Gem…
Mary-Rebekah Reyes upholds her love for art and family with Short Drop
The UTM graduate’s first short film is a collaboration project that delves into Caribbean folklore.
On October 25, 2023, the Department of Visual Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) partnered with the Black…
Megadeth versus Metallica: who’s the better band?
These two iconic thrash metal bands have been pitted against each other for decades. Here’s why Megadeth should be more recognized within the heavy metal genre.
As a metalhead, I like the “big four” thrash metal bands: Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. There are numerous factors…