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U of A study finds shift in Canadian attitudes to marriage [EDMONTON] – University of Alberta sociologist Lisa Strohschein, in her study of Canadian perceptions of marriage, found that matrimony is no...
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Famous Marvel anti-hero wants to be SFU’s newest mascot [BURNABY] – SFU Burnaby recently became a battlefield between SFU’s very own McFogg the Dog and Marvel anti-hero Deadpool. The two engaged in a...
View ArticleCaptain America: Civil War is about more than just superheroes
Captain America: Civil War is captivating. Moviegoers will be taken aback by the monumental showdown between Captain America and Iron Man. With its political tones rivaling those of its predecessors,...
View ArticleIndependence Day: Resurgence falls short of expectations
Independence Day: Resurgence is a block without the buster. With dry dialogue, failed attempts at comic relief, and two-dimensional characters that leave audiences wondering why they were even in the...
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[VANCOUVER] – Six sponsored student refugees will be attending UBC this fall, aided by a collaborative effort between UBC and the World University Service of Canada. This is not the first time that UBC...
View ArticleSnowden shows the human side of Edward Snowden
Snowden is a well-crafted and eye-opening narrative of issues of global surveillance and government accountability in the wake of 9/11. It recreates the overpowering surprise felt when ex-NSA employee,...
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US – Football player Mike Evans sat during anthem to protest Trump Mike Evans, a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, protested the recent presidential election of Donald Trump by remaining...
View ArticleFour films to put SFU’s snow crisis into perspective
SFU Burnaby had suffered an endless onslaught of snow. Classes were cancelled and snow and ice blocked routes that students normally took to reach their destinations. Despite the hills of white, the...
View ArticleThe cost of the Canada 150
The country is gearing up for its anniversary celebrations this week — showcasing a multitude of events funded by the half-a-billion federal dollars allocated to mark the 150th year since Canadian...
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EAST JERUSALEM – Metal detectors removed at Jerusalem worshipping site Metal detectors at a famous holy site in Jerusalem were removed, soon to be replaced by another security measure, as per the order...
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CHINA – Human rights lawyer admits to Western ‘brainwashing’ Chinese human rights attorney Xie Yang reportedly confessed during his trial by a Chinese court that he was ‘brainwashed’ to bring Western...
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RUSSIA – Hundreds arrested as city-wide protests transpire Anti-corruption demonstrations were met with hundreds of arrests after police apprehended huge clusters of protesters across Russian cities,...
View ArticleKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword features an amazing cast and visual style
By: Jonathan Pabico If you’re searching for a worthwhile summer blockbuster, look no further than King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. The film combines visual style, a talented cast, and an awesome music...
View ArticleKingsman: The Golden Circle has good action and a good cast, but not much else
By: Jonathan Pabico Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a disappointing sequel by X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn. The film is crowned with fun, stylized action scenes, but it suffers from some...
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SPAIN – Catalonia president opposes Spanish bid for direct rule Catalonian President Carles Puigdemont has voiced his opposition to a plan by the Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to invoke an...
View ArticleDirector’s Spotlight: Tim Burton
By: Jonathan Pabico One of my favourite directors is the legendary Tim Burton. Burton’s films are known for their bleak and morbid atmospheres as well as the dark and unsettling feeling they create in...
View ArticleThe Mummy fails in spectacular fashion
By: Jonathan Pabico The Mummy is a devastating cinematic blunder. Director Alex Kurtzman’s reboot of the classic monster film fails to capture the thrills of its predecessors. It buries my expectations...
View ArticleThor: Ragnarok is an action-comedy thrill ride
By: Jonathan Pabico Are you looking for a worthwhile film to watch during the cold, frigid weather? If you are, I suggest you watch Thor: Ragnarok. Taika Waititi (co-director of What We Do in the...
View ArticleWar for the Planet of the Apes is heartfelt and moving
By: Jonathan Pabico War for the Planet of the Apes is an outstanding achievement for Cloverfield director Matt Reeves. With a great start and a powerful finish, the film focuses on evolving its...
View ArticleJustice League is an entertaining but controversial superhero story
By: Jonathan Pabico Depending on your perspective, director Zack Snyder’s Justice League provokes mixed feelings or total resentment as a sequel to his other movie, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice....
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