Do brands matter?
The world of fashion today is deeply influenced by brands. Across social media, in shopping malls and even on university campuses, brand names are proudly…
Editorial
Why we should take the flu seriously
In the summer of 2023, I experienced one of the worst viral infections of my life. It started as a vague queasiness one evening, but…
Are your New Year’s resolutions really for you?
Every New Year, we hear and see the same cycle — friends and family declaring that this is the year they are finally going to…
I hate Winnipeg!
Since moving to Winnipeg, I feel like I can begin authentically enjoying the discography of The Weakerthans, a cornerstone band in the Canadian indie scene…
The cinema of cutscenes
Before I ever picked up a camera or learned the language of film, I learned storytelling, framing and emotional resonance through a unique medium —…
The importance of the local music scene in big cities
Music is an integral part of culture, in many cases even helping people define who they are, who they interact with and how they see…
The gift of being a beginner
As someone who works with clay, I can confidently say that learning how to wheel-throw was a humbling experience. I was sitting in a classroom…
Horror is the most honest genre
Stories — films especially — are hyperbolic extensions of the things we experience in everyday life. They enlarge the feelings we experience like love, fear,…
Find your creative flow
As someone who enjoys painting, drawing and photography, I would describe myself as a creative person. I, however, would not describe myself as an artist…
The merits of a beater car
Earlier this summer, I took my 2008 Honda Fit to a shop for a quote on replacing my exhaust system. It would cost $1,000, the…