The crunching snow at the end of their track “Echoes” is reminiscent of chilly winter nights in Manitoba.

For Hannah Georgas’ family, musical talent doesn’t skip generations.

A few blocks south of King West in Toronto lies what seems to be an abandoned warehouse.

A recent trip to Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto gave me the opportunity to learn about some amazing marine and freshwater animals. I was able to touch creatures, bringing on some nostalgia from my trips to Marineland in the 90s. After touching a horseshoe crab, my inner biology student came to life and I read the information the aquarium had on these crabs.

It can range from cellphone to suitcase size, carry anything from a wallet to your chihuahua and garner confusion from those who have never held one – it’s the ever-elusive female purse.
Here’s a glimpse at what’s in my purse for three different occasions: school, evening and a weekend getaway.
School
When it comes to school, less is more. If you find yourself hitting the snooze button on the daily, here are the essentials for an on-the-go look.

Provocation and jarring costumes came out of one fashion designer studded event.
The organizers of an ‘African disco’ themed Halloween party, called “Hallowood Disco Africa”, issued an apology over Instagram regarding their distasteful and insensitive appropriation of blackface as a Halloween costume.
Famed fashion designer Alessandro Dell’Acqua and Dolce and Gabbana’s Stefano Gabana as well as actor Julianne Hough stunted black face paint as part of a horribly misguided costume decision.

Our mobile apps are getting us places where we’re both de-stressed and in better shape. Who’s to say technology can’t improve our lives with mobile apps that can better our calorie estimates and help improve our fitness performance?
We may be nearing the end of the term, but these standout fitness and health apps will help you add a little more movement to your routine:

Although I do appreciate a good salad, people are surprised to hear that vegan food is delicious, diverse and healthy. It’s also inexpensive and super easy to make, which is good for those who don’t enjoy spending hours in the kitchen – or hundreds of dollars on groceries.
One of my favourite recipes for those quick lunches in between classes is cashew tofu lettuce wraps. This recipe is also great for sharing as appetizers.
Serving: makes six small or three large wraps

I’m not ashamed to say it: I’m obsessed with One Direction.
I sing their songs in the shower, hum them on my way to class and dance in my underwear when they inevitably pop up on my playlist.
And it’s not just my undeniable attraction to Harry, my irrational crush on Niall or my ridiculous obsession with Liam’s adorable face. Their music is catchy and it really does it for me, as well as millions of others.
Sure, I’m acting like a total fangirl of about the age of 13, but here’s my argument.

As I entered the gym at Duncan McArthur Hall last week, the clashing sounds of cold steel signalled an evening of competitive camaraderie.

After three-and-a-half hours of opening bands and intermissions, DIEMONDS finally took the stage – and they were well worth the wait.

Forget “Thriller,” because this Halloween everyone is dancing the “Transylvania Mania” from Young Frankenstein, a musical theatre production presented by
Kingston Meistersingers.

The practice goes beyond the physical by literally stripping everything away.

They recorded in the pines — literally.

Thrifting in the fall time is a great way to update your wardrobe in a budget-friendly, fashion forward way. If you have a bit of time and are feeling creative, thrift shopping is definitely the way to go!
With the “90s revival” back in style, it’s easy to channel this casual vintage look and also nab sweater-weather basics at the same time. Unlike your usual clothing store at the mall, thrifting can get a bit tricky because of the overwhelming selection. However, once you know what to look for, finding awesome pieces that are one-of-a-kind can be extremely rewarding.

RiRi seems to think she can’t do any wrong.
After performing live for a very receptive crowd in Abu Dhabi, the controversial singer stunted a photo shoot on the off-limit grounds of Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. She was rightfully asked by authorities to leave the grounds, as her behaviour violated the sanctity of the mosque.
Rihanna’s controversial decision negates any sense of cultural sensitivity – especially by appropriating religious headwear as a fashion accessory.

This past Friday night, I lost my virginity to the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ along with Janet and Brad.

With a name like Blue Rodeo, there must be a story.

Poetry, according to Bruce Kauffman, is a song that communicates passion to people.