The sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman has been released. Wonder Woman 84 features the return of the Amazonian demi-god warrior Diana, played by Gal Gadot, as she covertly continues her super heroics in Washington, DC, while also working as a…
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Covid-19 Cineplex & The Empty Man: A Review
With the new guidelines for social distancing, each theatre can only fit a small number of people. Buying multiple tickets at once ensures sitting with your desired group, but the nearest person will be at least 6 seats away. Honestly,…
Retail Versus COVID
The population of retail and service workers is made up mostly of high school to university aged students, and while the COVID-19 pandemic has deemed them as essential workers, the verbal and even physical abuse against them has increased. The…
Dawson’s Creek in the #MeToo Era
(Disclaimer – I have only gotten to Season 4 as of writing this article.) SPOILERS FOR Dawson’s Creek SEASONS 1-4 Dawson’s Creek is a teen drama that began in 1999 and ran for six seasons. The show follows Dawson Leery,…
My Experience at the Student Wellness and Counselling Centre
This past year, I have done a lot of self-reflection on my mental health and wellbeing. Frankly, it has been a hard year for everyone, and we students are no exception. I am currently in my fourth year at MUN,…
OPINION: The postponement of CEQs is unfair to students and professors
In June, Memorial released this statement regarding the suspension of CEQs (Course Evaluation Questionnaires) until after winter 2021. The Senate Community for Course Evaluation (SCCE) “recommended a new purpose statement for the CEQ and the need to revisit the CEQ…
Christmas Movies To Get You In The Holiday Spirit
It’s finally December, and with that, comes the routine of settling down to write final papers, study for exams, and finally catch up on those dreaded discussion posts. This Christmas is surely a different one (with some people even calling…
Freaky (2020) Review
In a more murderous take on the Freaky Friday trope, Christopher Landon’s 2020 film Freaky starring Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton tells the story of a teenage girl, Millie (Newton), who swaps bodies with the town’s serial killer. In this…
BOOK REVIEW: “Self-Love” by Dr. Devi B. Dillard-Wright
At its core, self-love is an unconditional acceptance of andvalue for yourself—body, mind, and soul. Confidence in your decisions, appreciation for your strengths and weaknesses, and care for your physical and mental needs are all part of loving yourself. Self…
Binge Watching on a Budget
As of this year, the trend of binge watching has become extremely popular. I myself am a victim of this phenomenon, watching entire seasons of shows like Daredevil, Our Planet, and Be Our Chef in two or three days. The…
