Raven pretends to be a security guard so she can confront Cory about stealing. One Disney Channel show that was ahead of its time is That’s So Raven, because it touched on serious issues like racism, stealing and bullying, which others shows shied away from. The best part of That’s So Raven is the humour. Watching the show puts…
NBA fans whine about whoever wins championship
Many sports fans have no idea what they are talking about and spew out mindless claims to try to cover the fact that maybe their team just sucks. Whenever a team wins a championship, a flood of rival fans begins to undermine the accomplishments of the winning team. For a recent example, let’s look at…
I’m such a very good person!
Virtue not Pedigree” by Kathleen Tyler Conklin In social media, many people often post things to announce their virtue or morals, for fame or to be noticed. For example, the Black Lives Matter movement has many people adding to the outrage. Many influencers and politicians scream for justice to be done, and even demonize police…
New Year’s resolutions are a waste
New Year’s Resolutions are annoying. Every year, people have the refreshing feeling of beginning a new year and associate that with being able to create a clean slate. But why do you need a new year to do that? Because really, Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 is just another day. You can start working towards your…
The power of piercings
It seems to be a recurring theme; when students get stressed (especially females) tattoos and piercings seem to be a way to relieve it. I find myself a part of this. The yearly stress comes around and getting stabbed with a needle suddenly becomes the most appealing thing out there. It can, if done correctly,…
UncAni: Why am I in journalism?
In one of our classes, we were told about Nash 82, a journalism conference taking place in Vancouver in January. The editor of the Globe and Mail offered people the opportunity to go to the conference, all expenses paid. All one has to do is write a 250-500 word essay telling her why they are…
In the Loop with Tyler Verloop: curious case of NHL’s restricted free agent situation
The amount of high-profile restricted free agents in the National Hockey League with training camps on the horizon has never been higher. The salary cap in the NHL has been increasing incrementally over the years, but the players’ personal contracts have been increasing in a domino effect. This off-season in the NHL, there are currently…
Parkin’s Perspective: Tattoos – the new age of art
As someone who is very interested in the tattoo industry, the upcoming tattoo expo in Lethbridge is shaping up to be the biggest show yet. The Windy City Weekend is scheduled for Sept. 13 – 15 and features over 100 artists and thousands of art pieces. Along with having these artists at the event, there will also…
Mikey on the Spot: The rise of basketball in Calgary
The NBA should expand the league and give Calgary a basketball team. Calgary has quickly built a sports atmosphere that can support multiple teams instead of just the Calgary Flames and Stampeders. In 2016, The Toronto Raptors played the Denver Nuggets at the Scotiabank Saddledome. As somebody who went to that game, I can say…
T-Time: It’s not that hard to commit (to two years of school)
Re-adjusting to the hustle and bustle of college life seems like a more daunting task than getting into it for the first time. After a summer of falling back into old habits and working the kind of jobs that made me want to go to college in the first place, I am not mad that…