Constructor’s notes I got into crosswords in 2017 on a slow day at work. A couple coworkers would sit down at coffee break with the daily puzzle in the Lethbridge Herald and get solving. One day, I decided to sit down with them and see what I’d been missing. Now I can’t sleep until I…
New technology opens doors to immersive adventures
Research chair at START and VR/AR instructor, Mike McCready, checks out the Infinadeck Omnidirectional Treadmill on March 22 at Lethbridge College. It is the first of its kind in Canada. Lethbridge College’s Spatial Technologies Applied Research and Training (START) Centre had its official launch March 24. The Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) program is a…
Wick returns to the underworld
According Rotten Tomatoes, John Wick Chapter 4 has made a whopping $137 million on opening week, which is 41 per cent of what Chapter 3: Parabellum made. John Wick Chapter 4 is definitely a must watch if you are the type to get straight into the action. The movie overall was action packed and I…
College Kodiaks looking to Level up
Allyson Cikor, Kodiaks Athletics Esports coordinator, says the team likes to brag that the eSports games they stream on Twitch get more attendance than in-house games. Since its creation, esports has been gaining traction in the post secondary scene, with many institutions now having varsity teams for those who love competitive gaming. These teams even…
Begonia finds peace with ‘Powder Blue’
University student Mikaela Claypool enjoys the new album and knows that it has the power to fuel the soul, no matter where you are. With all the chaos in the world, it is hard to find a moment of calm. Canadian singer and songwriter Begonia found the calm within the chaos, giving her the inspiration…
Scream VI makes bloody splash in the Big Apple
Melissa MacKenzie was shocked during the opening night of Scream VI. She says she’s looking forward to the next movie in the franchise. Photo by Scott Holman Your parents are gone for the weekend and have left you to watch the house. Alone on the last night, less than an hour before your parents return…
How video games affect mental health
A study done by Microsoft says 84 per cent of respondents agreed gaming has positively impacted their mental health over the past year. 71 per cent said gaming helped them feel less isolated. Photo by Zach Lalin. As they treat their wounds, a timer pops up counting down from 10 seconds. Nearly getting eliminated by…
Toxic aspects of cosplay fandom ruin it for some
Maiya “Zero” Hanson (left) and Makaila “Arzen” Pocock (right), are local cosplayers dressing up as Ningguang and Beidou from Genshin Impact. Photo by Noreve Belarmino. The term Cosplay or costume and play began in 1984 by Nobuyuki Takahashi, the founder of Studio Hard. After Takahashi coined this term, people started using it in conventions and…
Students get crafty at first-ever Niitsitapipaitapiissin: Culture Craft Series
First-year nursing student Chelsea Onyia sews a ribbon on to fabric to make a ribbon skirt at the college’s Niitsitapipaitapiissin: Culture Craft Series on Feb. 8. Onyia believes it is important to have an Indigenous cultural presence on campus. Lethbridge College students learned more about Blackfoot culture through hands-on crafting workshops at the Niitsitapipaitapiissin: Culture…
Westside bar gets students singing
Mark Kalegaric, karaoke host get people excited to get up and sing. Many post secondary students in Lethbridge often find Monday nights pretty quiet for any exciting things to do in the evenings. Local business Pogo Bros Entertainment has created the perfect solution to that problem with The Duke Pub giving them a venue. Pogo…