Local musicians support each other in close-knit group The best thing about the local music scene is the ease with which bands of different genres and subgenres effortlessly come together to form a close-knit community of music enthusiasts. For this, the best example is the countless number of shows that go on during the year…
Cosplayers Suit up and gather for Anime North
The 15th Annual Anime Convention, Anime North, filled the streets with over 20,000 cosplayers, enthusiasts, and carefree conventioneers, taking part in the sensation of the largest convention in Canada. Spanning the days of May 25 to 27, the convention, held at the Toronto Congress Centre (TTC), was a gathering of guests, artists, and fans. The…
Relationships suck: Marriage is ok, sex is better
The first time anyone has sex, it’s probably not the greatest or most beautiful thing ever to happen. It is likely to be a little awkward and messy for most people (and by most I could probably say all). Obviously a great number of us place a grandiose level of importance on the first time…
Crystal clearing: Ruminations on the geese
The grounds of our celebrated institution span for miles around the city of Waterloo. Within these unexplored territories lie wonders unbeknownst to a majority of students immersed in their academic and professional lives, their concerns confined to their selected areas of study, their paths routine and known. Unnoticed by passing students and faculty alike, the…
The peaceful anarchist: Anarchy, a user’s guide
Anarchy is not a pleasant word in our society. It has associations with violence and with people generally considered as outcasts. The Guy Fawkes mask — popularized by “V for Vendetta” and used by protesters at “Anonymous” rallies — has become a modern image of civil disobedience, but civil disobedience has more in common with…
Music Review: Halestorm – The Strange Case of …
If you’ve been missing some solid hard rock to punch you in the face and make you headbang, Halestorm has your fix. With the release of their sophomore album, The Strange Case Of…, Halestorm brings a revitalized and addictive sound to the rock scene, something they started establishing with their self-titled debut album in 2009….
Movie Review: Cabin in the Woods
Cabin in the WoodsDrew GoddardLionsgate When people watch a movie trailer, they generally get the idea what the genre is and what the movie is trying to sell you about the plot. From first glance, Cabin in the Woods looks like a redundant horror film with a small twist. There really isn’t much to draw you in…
8-Track: May 4, 2012
Kuhrye-oo – “Give In (For the Fame)”Kuhrye-oo is for the cross-section of the population that likes both The Weeknd and smiling. Eternal Summers – “Millions”Ray Bans look as good on bro-fi champions as they do on post-punks. Blackbird Blackbird – “Waikiki”Sure the Hawaiian association is a stretch, but who cares when it sounds so summery? Fresh Snow – “BMX…
Love the love
As the first signs of spring set in, and the fields burst into vibrant colours, we see an issue rise above all others on campus. PDA, public displays of affection. Many people disapprove of this. I on the other hand disapprove of their disapproval and approve of the PDA. I feel that the naysayers can…
Students’ innovations are shaping the future world
Electrical and Computer Engineering design symposium Every year at this time, senior engineering students present their final design projects in the Davis Centre and compete for awards. In the past, some outstanding projects have become today’s technologies, such as BufferBox, a self-service parcel delivery kiosk that is already in use today. This year, from March…