Forget the old versions of Christmas carols. The Journal brings you revamped versions of the best holiday songs to curl up to by the fire.

Daniel Romano can sing the hell out of a ballad — and he can also vault.

Step into Erin Shirreff’s Available Light exhibit and you’ll leave with an ostentatious realization about the tricks of illumination.

The difference between hearing something through your laptop speakers and seeing it live can be heartbreaking.

During the restful, post-exam stretch of the holidays, it’s easy to be lazy and forgo making homemade treats.

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
With December around the corner, Facebook events are becoming noticeably festive. Whether you’re going to an ugly Christmas sweater party or simply looking to add a festive twist to your regular night out, split the cost of the ingredients with your friends and try out some of these delicious, holiday-inspired drinks. We’ve compiled both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options suitable for anyone looking to sip on some holiday cheer. All drinks, unless otherwise noted, serve one.

Rachel Herscovici is QJBlogs’ Pop Culture Columnist. She’s a second-year English major and one of the Journal’s Assistant News Editors. Follow her on Twitter @rachelhersci.

You know when you witness something beautiful and you don’t want to touch it because nothing could make it more beautiful? Or when you hear someone speak and they say what they needed to say so perfectly there is no need for more words?
Well, Disney didn’t get that.

By Veronica Saroli (ArtSci ’14)
Staff Writer
If the construction around the Ghetto has lead to your shoes taking a serious gravel-driven beating, the fight isn’t over yet. Winter is coming, and with it comes salt stains and soggy, wet boots. To keep your shoes in fighting form, it’s all about prevention and upkeep.

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
Annie Leibovitz, one of the most famous portrait photographers of our time, has transformed the world of editorial content with her characteristic narrative and creative approach. I find her particularly fascinating; similar to Bill Cunningham, she’s able to function in a commercial, glamorous world while pursuing her passion; take one look at her and you’d be surprised she works in such a materialistic industry.

Boris Boitsov says anyone can be taught to DJ, but I’m not so sure.

As far as rap duos go, SonReal and Rich Kidd have their relationship figured out.

The musical cocktail of Spencer Burton is one shot classic country and one tablespoon of dark humour.

It’s a cautionary tale, not one of pessimism.

With a title like Wait Until Dark!, the viewer is immediately left with an ominous feeling.

Wool on Wolves has a changing musical style to match their changing instruments on stage.

Save the tissue boxes for someone else — Chris Luedecke’s heartbreak only needed the purchase of a banjo to be solved.

Ebonnie Hollenbeck’s on the hunt and you’re her prey.

A frequent complaint of condoms is that “they just don’t feel right”. If this is the case for you, don’t abandon the idea of condoms yet, it might just be that you haven’t found a condom that fits you correctly yet! You wouldn’t stop wearing pants altogether because they were a little too tight or a little too loose, right?

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor

By Veronica Saroli (ArtSci ’14)
Staff Writer