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Whale and the Wolf flourish in brighter spotlight

It’s the evening of Halloween, and the Needle Tavern is exceptionally spooky. Cobwebs and jack-o’-lanterns adorn the wooden walls. A witch has taken to the stage with an acoustic guitar. Ryan Maier,

November 14, 2016

Culture

Feminism’s road to becoming mainstream

Whether they happen in the comments section of a Facebook post or in a heated classroom discussion, debates about equality (and specifically feminism) seem to be becoming more commonplace. Feminism is conventionally

November 1, 2016

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Getting a fair shake

The justice system in Alberta is similar to many institutions in that critics think it looks at the actions of individuals over the individuals themselves. If a system is built to punish those

November 1, 2016

Culture

The infinite radness

“Oh God, is there going to be a music industry 10 years from now? Is there going to be a civilization 10 years from now?” Those were the questions Tokyo Police Club’s

November 1, 2016

Culture

The unseen impacts of racism

The clothes you wear, the music you listen to, or even the food you eat are things that can seem insignificant until you consider how much they’re thanks to deliberate choices you’ve made

November 1, 2016

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Edmonton cult brings spooky stories to life

Oftentimes when people hear the word “cult,” images of a dilapidated basement come to mind, perhaps with a collection of wild-eyed fanatics chanting a cryptic hymn. Underground movements and bizarre ideologies are

October 26, 2016

Culture

The faces of downtown

Although the weather has taken a turn towards a cold, Canadian winter, local artists Layla Folkmann and Lacey Jane Wilburn can be found hard at work creating a masterpiece of colour and

October 24, 2016

Culture

The new bands of UP+DT

With Rogers Place opening its doors in September, it felt like Edmonton’s downtown revitalization had taken its first major step. But the revitalization wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t

October 5, 2016

Culture

The good, the bad, and the scary

Fall is a time of crunchy leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and back-to-school stress. But perhaps most importantly, fall is the season where we come to openly express our love for the realm

October 3, 2016

Culture

Where in the world is Canadian content?

Canadian media seems to be flourishing on the global stage. London, Ont.’s Justin Bieber and Toronto’s The Weeknd both made Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities Of 2016 list. Meanwhile, Canadian authors like Margaret

October 3, 2016

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