A book a day: 7 books to read this week
By Emily Marsten, Contributor As we make the transition from outdoor adventures to being cooped up inside, what better way to spend your time than taking an adventure through a book! Get lost in...
Category: Arts
Charlie’s Place: A short story feature
Pablo Picasso once said, “The purpose of art is to wash the dust of daily life off our souls.” COVID-19 has flipped our worlds upside down — making daily life look more and more like the same day, every day. Picasso would agree that we need art and creativity to fuel our souls now more than ever. In response to this need, The Reflector is featuring the short story, Charlie’s Place. Charlie’s Place inspires readers to use their imaginations and delve into their creativity, at any and every age. If you’ve been in a COVID-19 slump, we invite you to unwind and immerse yourself in the thrilling adventures of Charline Pin.
Album Review: Heaven and Hell by Ava Max
Heaven and Hell Ava Max Atlantic Records Score: B+ American Dance-pop and “Sweet But Psycho” singer Ava Max has released her debut album, Heaven and Hell. Containing 15 songs and an overall 44 minutes...
Album Review: Alicia by Alicia Keys
ALICIA Alicia Keys RCA Records Score: A After four years, R&B and soul artist Alicia Keys has released a new self-titled album, ALICIA. With 15 songs and an overall playtime of 54 minutes, the...
The Marda Loop Justice Film Festival goes digital
By Mackenzie Mason, Arts Editor The Marda Loop Justice Film Festival (MLJFF) is back for its 15th year, but for the first time in its history, it won’t be held in a hall or...
Local artists launch online art exhibit calling for a universal basic income
By Mackenzie Mason, Arts Editor 10 artists representing communities who are most susceptible to poverty, such as deaf, disabled and mentally ill communities, are calling for a universal basic income (UBI) to be implemented...
This fall’s fashion trends you need to follow
By Mackenzie Mason, Arts Editor Fashion has always been considered an art form. From the sketches on a page to the runway, creativity and design lives in the pages, needles and fabrics that are...
Album Review: All That Emotion by Hannah Georgas
All That Emotion Hannah Georgas Beetle Bomb Music Score: A B.C. based indie-pop singer, Hannah Georgas, has released a nostalgic album full of reminiscing with All That Emotion. With 40 minutes of pure sensibility...
Album Review: IDK by Sara Diamond
IDK Sara Diamond Cyor Sound Score: A- Montreal native, Sara Diamond, has captured hearts with her second studio album, IDK. Laden with heartbreak and sentimentality, it is easy to expect the possible redundancy that...
The rise of digital artwork in a (mainly) digital time
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor Artwork has always been an important part of humanity. A piece can provoke anger, happiness, love or in some cases, even extreme despair. The more an artist can tap...
