Calgary’s canvas of women-led art
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer Nada Khatib – Knife Painter Nada Khatib replaces the paintbrush, a tool that has become almost synonymous with painting, with an equally useful and versatile tool; the palette knife....
Category: Arts
In review: A personal take on International Women’s Day
By Cassie Schattle, Staff Writer International Women’s Day came and went a few weeks ago, and although flowers were given and shoutouts were made on social media, the amount of lasting remarks still echoing today...
Album review: Perfectionism by Hotel Mira
Perfectionism Hotel Mira Light Organ Records Score: B+ Perfectionism is the first album I’ve heard from Canadian band Hotel Mira, formerly known as JPSNGRLS. My first impression? They’re 2020s answer and salvation to the...
Album review: Hold It Together by JP Saxe
Hold It Together JP Saxe Arista Records Score: B- When I first listened to Hold It Together, I wasn’t the biggest fan. I had high expectations after hearing the single he released, ‘If the...
Embracing the evolution of art
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer Societal biases are a subconscious force over which we, as individuals, have minimal control — yet they have a great influence on our opinions. We are so heavily affected by...
Hope from heartbreak: How fashion designer Nina Kharey is making a difference
By Cassie Weiss, Staff Writer Sometimes, even the least suspecting person can be a hero, and any one thing — big or small — can change a life forever. It’s the traditional plot of a...
Album review: We’re New Again by Gil Scott-Heron, Makaya McCraven
Gil Scott-Heron, Makaya McCraven We’re New Again XL Recordings Score: A Shortly before his death, Gil Scott-Heron gave an interview to the New Yorker about his latest album, I’m New Here. The album –...
Album review: CHICKABOOM! by Tami Neilson
Tami Neilson CHICKABOOM! Outside Music Score: A- Canadian born, New Zealander Tami Neilson has returned with her latest album, CHICKABOOM!. While nominally a country artist, Neilson’s sound has less in common with what you’d...
Apparel line STRYVE supports following your dreams
By Kemi Omorogbe, Contributor Being a young entrepreneur is no walk in the park. 23-year-old Romar Duco can confirm this with his early start in creating his clothing brand, “STRYVE.” Not only is STRYVE a brand that sells sweaters, t-shirts, tanks...
A dissection of Parasite’s commentary on the wealth class divide
By Riggs Zyrille Vergara, Photo Editor Overrated or not, awards season has come and gone, and one of the many standout masterpieces of 2019 is the dark comic thriller, Parasite. Co-written and directed by South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho...
