Harmony or Dissent: How Music Portrays Democracy in the USA
Politics have long been explored through art. Instead of grovelling at the feet of politicians and judges for change, ar…
Arts & Culture
Courtroom Artists: Relics or Gems?
There are many archaic traditions that trickle down into modern day happenings. This is often seen in governments and th…
A Lesson in Movie Marketing: Orange Blimp, Cereal, Ping Pong Balls, and All
A period film about ping pong does not immediately scream “box office success,” but Marty Supreme has managed to mold it…
All That Glitters… Is Gay!
Modern discourse surrounding queer representation in media looks more at the specifics of what makes good representation…
Hyaluronic Acid is Peace, Wrinkles are Slavery, Ignorance is Strength
Advertising may be the most annoying and unremarkable part of our day. Annoying for endlessly cushioning all the things …
Sh*tshow Not Living up to Its Name: Artists Pleased
On Tuesday the 25th, I attended the Visual Arts Course Union’s “Shitshow.” I first saw the collage styled poster donning…
The Essential Frankensteins to Watch Out For
Following the recent release of Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein, debates flared up online regarding the quality of the…
Too Much Flesh, Not Enough Fleshiness
What is up with the Film Industry?
Love to Local Art Galleries & Stores
Throughout my travels around Canada, I have seen many different small galleries and art stores. Frequently, these stores…
On-Campus Publications Want You!
As I say to many of my fellow Arts majors, having less course work than a science degree does not often mean less work. …
Chill Playlists to Read Articles to: Background Studying Sounds for Phoenix Readers
A little while ago, myself, my partner, and a friend of mine were in a café studying. We all had our respective headphon…
Academic Barriers: Jargon, Jargon, Jargon
A large majority of any kind of class comes with memorizing terms. These terms often pertain to the topic studied in the…