The new year has started and with it comes new resolutions, a new semester, and new creations. Student-run small businesses have been up and coming over the last few years, and especially flourished over quarantine when many had nothing to […]
SJIWFF wins the 2020 Board of Trade award for Business Resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the arts industry as demonstrated by the many films that have been delayed so far this year. While St. John’s arts programs have also taken a hit, the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival […]
A Love Letter to Jiggs Dinner
Growing up in Newfoundland, I am a proud consumer of Jiggs dinner. I would argue that my Nanny Earle makes the best Jiggs, but every other Newfoundlander would likely argue that their Nanny also makes the best Jiggs. Jiggs dinner, […]
Taylor Swift Announces New Album – Second to Release in 2020
Taylor Swift took to social media this morning to announce a new album drop at midnight Eastern Time on December 11th. The album, entitled evermore – will be a sister album to folklore which released in July. Both albums this […]
“We Will Remember Them”: Remembrance Day in Newfoundland
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Excerpt from “For the […]
Interview with Newfoundland Filmmaker Melanie Oates
The first-time feature film written and directed by Newfoundlander Melanie Oates, Body and Bones, has arrived on iTunes Canada and On Demand. Filmed in Witless Bay and St. John’s, NL, Body & Bones is an emotional coming of age journey that follows Tess (Kelly […]
Local Artist Feature: Sidne Shears
Newfoundland Labrador, specifically the St. John’s area, is rife with artistic talent of all varieties. I believe we can all benefit from increased awareness of the local artists in our great city. I also believe that artists here are drastically […]
“It’s All Good (Unless It’s Not)” – A guide to mental health for students, by a student
If there is one takeaway message I hope you get from this book, it’s that there are people in your life and on campus who care about you and are ready to help (even if you don’t know who they […]
If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon: Review “A Powerhouse of a Thriller”
There are many ways to describe this novel however I believe the one that is most appropriate at this time would be “brilliant”. The numerous twists and turns will drive you to the very edge of your seat and leave […]
Trent McClellan Interview
Hailing from Corner Brook, comedian Trent McClellan may be best known for his role on the comedy series This Hour has 22 Minutes. He has also filmed several performances for Just for Laughs, Comedy Central, and the Winnipeg and Halifax […]