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Where to shop online for Black Friday

We’re already into November, and if you’re a hardcore shopper then you know what that means: Black Friday! This year, Nov. 26 is the day to fulfil all of your shopping needs. Online shopping has become one of my favourite — and most dangerous — habits over the past...

How To: Start a skincare routine

The toughest part about creating an attainable skin care regimen is knowing where to start. I asked my mom the other week what she puts on her skin and she answered, “bar soap and whatever’s on sale.” That’s when I knew I needed to write this article. As a student...

Food for thought: De Dutch

De Dutch is a Dutch-western Canadian breakfast and lunch franchise specializing in sweet and savoury pancakes called “pannekoeken.” The only location outside of BC is in the heart of downtown Edmonton on Jasper Ave. De Dutch has a unique origin story. According to...

Staying active as a student

Most of us are already aware that exercise is important. According to ParticipACTION, a non-profit organization launched by the Canadian government to promote healthy living, exercise lowers the risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, Type 2...

Seven tips to stay motivated

Staying motivated with little energy can be difficult. Whether it’s school, work, or general life that has you down, it can be difficult to find the drive to complete your tasks. Motivation can come naturally, but sometimes we can burn out, making it difficult to...

10 riveting books to read in November

Gina’s Top Five Book Picks Nadya by Pat MurphyThis book was written in 1996 and is broken up into three parts. It centres around a girl named Nadya, and it takes place in the early 1800s. Nadya has to deal with being a werewolf and not fitting into “civilized...

Yoga: A practice that any student can benefit from

Despite the fact that it was 10 years ago, I remember my first yoga experience like it was yesterday.  I went to a hot yoga studio that has long since gone out of business with two good friends and zero expectations. And zero understanding of what I was in...

How to: DIY Halloween costumes

So it’s finally October, a time to dress in cozy sweaters, take pictures with tiny pumpkins for your Instagram, and of course get your favourite skinny pumpkinspiced latte (PSL) from your local Starbucks. Let’s not forget October’s most treasured holiday,...

Food for thought: The Craft & Cork

The Craft and Cork, located on Whyte Avenue, was first built as a regular pub which featured local craft beer and a selective wine list. Just before the COVID pandemic emerged, The Craft and Cork revamped its image into a hauntingly unique horror-themed bar. The...

Recipe: Apple Turnovers

With the fall season upon us and Thanksgiving and Halloween right around the corner, comfort food is our daily dose of joy. But who has time to bake when school is well on its way, and there is just so much to do? Well, with this recipe, you do! In fact, these...

Staying cozy in the cold

The leaves are changing, the air has a certain crispness to it, football season has begun, and Starbucks has released its fall menu; if that doesn’t scream autumn has arrived I don’t know what will. Of course, with the onset of cooler weather we all want to ensure...

Food for thought: Café Amore

Café Amore derives from a long line of secret family recipes and a passion for genuine hospitality. The restaurant concept was created by Cristo and NickCrudo, and their father Giuseppe, whose family roots stretch all the way back to Italy. Café Amore keeps the...

How-to: buy a used car

At some point, almost everyone will find themselves needing to buy a car; perhaps an old hand-me-down car has finally bit the dust, a move has made it impossible to go anywhere without one, or you simply feel that the time is ripe to take this next big step. Many...

Recipe: Homemade ice cream

Ice cream is a versatile snack of the ages. With tasting notes varying from earthy mellow flavours like matcha to teeth-busting sweet flavours like dulce de leche, there might be no flavour profile this dessert can’t adopt and, dare I say, elevate. What’s better,...