St Patrick’s Day is nearly here, which means many of us will be heading out to the LCBO. Though Guinness is an ever-popular choice at this time of year, it can be an acquired taste.
If you want to participate in the Guinness-themed festivities this weekend, but prefer not to drink the brew as it is, consider cooking or baking with the beer, or else mixing it into a drink. It’s also worth noting that the alcohol will burn off if you use Guinness to cook or bake, so don’t hesitate to share with friends who are uninclined to drink!

A few mascaras have a following of devoted consumers who claim that these products are far superior to any other brand. These mascaras, however, are often expensive or hard to find, which limits the number of people who can access them. With a little research and experimentation, it’s possible to find a very similar product at your local drugstore, often for a fraction of the price.
With that in mind, I went to the Shoppers at Princess and Division Streets and hunted down three mascaras that are almost perfect duplicates of more expensive cult favourites.

Maple bacon cookies are something I stumbled upon through a very fortunate accident. I was scrolling down my Instagram feed when I was turned onto a delectable picture of the cookie in question from the Toronto restaurant Bannock. While this recipe isn’t the same that the fine-dining Oliver and Bonacini chain uses, these cookies will have you praising our finest Canadian ingredients: maple and bacon.

Stepping into Geneva Crepe Café Bistro evokes my more savoury memories of French cuisine. Although I may not be able to find a crepe as cheap as five euros or an authentic Nicoise salad while living in the Limestone City, Geneva is a great alternative to a trip across the Atlantic.
One of the biggest intrigues has been the adoption of locally sourced food by many restaurants, including Geneva Crepe Café Bistro. The owner, Genevieve Patenaude, adds that the smoked salmon in my crepe came from the BC coast.

A new Kingston-based stage company, Theatre Mies, makes a bold debut this week at the Artel with its production of Abi Morgan’s Splendour.

Don’t be afraid to take your first plunge into the passion that drives you.

For the past seven years, the English department has sent off graduating students with the help of a great Canadian author.

Not many undergrads get to see their professors in action.

In its 17th year, the Vogue Charity Fashion Show (VCFS) takes the stage for a study in the Art Deco lifestyle for their spring student showcase.

KC Roberts and the Live Revolution are out to make you forget your troubles.

A successful first attempt at a musical comedy, I Love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a clear indication of the quality of work that is to come this year.

The lights were dimmed and heavy curtains were drawn over the windows of the studio — I was about to step naked into a room full of strangers.

With the final stretch of the semester before us, it sometimes feels like there’s just no time for anything – let alone breakfast. If you’ve caught yourself running out the door with a cup of coffee for breakfast, it might be time to reconsider your morning routine.
Eating breakfast in the morning is a great way to wake up your body. It can help provide energy throughout the day and avoid those mid-morning cravings and regrettable snacking.

The Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) is back, and students are becoming more important to it than ever.

Colliding Scopes transforms three floors of Jeffery Hall into the Ministries of Love, Peace, Truth and Plenty for The Condition, an adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four.

Theatre is thriving in Kingston, but remains inaccessible for many.

Problem Child is a play that asks its audience to empathize with characters that exist in a moral grey area.

Travelling and self-exploration can lead to artistic inspiration.