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Me, I’m a Union man (Opinion)

There are picket lines and protest slogans in my bloodline. As a child, my dad would sometimes mention that my grandfather had been the head of the Boilermakers Lodge 146 union. This

December 6, 2023

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Review

Disclaimer: This review may contain spoilers. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is an intensely important prequel to the Hunger Games series, dating back to the first film in

December 6, 2023

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Tim’s, stick to what you know (Opinion)

Why the Tim Hortons in MacEwan should stick to drinks If you’re anything like me, you like a good reasonably-priced cup of coffee. As delicious Deville’s lattes are, there’s nothing worse than

December 1, 2023

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Beckham Review

About forty minutes into the fourth — and final — episode of the new Netflix documentary, Beckham, we find soccer superstar David Beckham at a welcome press conference in Los Angeles, addressing

November 22, 2023

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Opinion: Is it advisable for students to remain at home?

It’s that time of year again. You wake up with a pit in your stomach, knowing something is terribly wrong. Your nose feels congested and you immediately go into fight-or-flight mode as

November 11, 2023

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It’s vintage! Reviewing second-hand clothing culture in Edmonton

Thrifting culture in Edmonton has become quite the phenomenon, encouraging shoppers to pick up old clothing pieces. Edmonton is known for many things: donairs, nightlife, and hockey. But, why isn’t fashion on

November 2, 2023

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Reviewing the Edmonton International Film Festival films

The Griff went to EIFF, ate lots of popcorn, watched the movies, and reviewed five films that you should watch too. From Sept. 21 to Oct. 1, I had the pleasure of

November 2, 2023

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Five Nights at Freddy’s movie review

Finally, a coherent storyline! As someone who’s followed the Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) franchise since its beginning, I’m delighted to report that the FNAF movie has a coherent plot. FNAF’s early

November 1, 2023

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Review: Edmonton Short Film Festival

Nothing screams Edmonton more than the Metro Cinema in Garneau. As a transplant from Red Deer, I didn’t understand its importance. It wasn’t until I attended the Edmonton Short Film Festival’s “Red

October 26, 2023

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Are movie theatres becoming obsolete?

The experience of going to the movies is an activity in itself: date nights, friend gatherings, or a way for individuals to escape reality for a little bit. You get to enjoy

October 24, 2023

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