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Tag: LIFE & STYLE

LIFE & STYLE

Fighting Fit: It’s time to duel!

The Other PressApril 7, 2015

In my last article, I extolled the virtues of martial arts practice as a complete form of exercise that addresses all aspects of physical conditioning. I was subsequently bombarded by a gaggle of SportSci students insisting that combat isn’t a weight-bearing exercise.

LIFE & STYLE

Stop HIV & Hep C now

The Other PressApril 7, 2015

Two new hepatitis C medications, sold under brand names Sovaldi and Harvoni, are now covered under BC PharmaCare to treat chronic hepatitis C (HCV or hep C).

LIFE & STYLE

Meatless Monday: Veggie burgers

The Other PressApril 7, 2015

As a treat for surviving my semester up until finals, I decided to indulge in a bit of fast-food—but finding that perfect burger and fries when you’re a vegetarian can be tough.

The Intrepid Gastronomer: The good slice
LIFE & STYLE

The Intrepid Gastronomer: The good slice

The Other PressApril 7, 2015May 4, 2015

The Lower Mainland is well-known for its proliferation of pizza shops. Everyone always seems to be on the run from one place to another, and we often don’t have time to sit down for a full meal.

LIFE & STYLE

Construction Site: Diary of a mad costume maker

The Other PressMarch 30, 2015

Last week I began discussing the importance of detailing, and I will continue with that now because it is where most first-time costume makers fall short.

LIFE & STYLE

Good books and Goodreads

The Other PressMarch 30, 2015

I’m not ashamed to say that I’m a book addict. As an English major, naturally I read a lot, but any of my friends or family will tell you that my literary tastes go well beyond that.

LIFE & STYLE

Fighting Fit: Drive-thru dojos?

The Other PressMarch 30, 2015

People misunderstand when I say I like to fight. I’m not the sort of person who’ll break a bottle over a toothless biker’s head in a seedy bar, although the thought crosses my mind from time to time.

LIFE & STYLE

L&S Listed: 10 end of semester mantras

The Other PressMarch 30, 2015

In order to avoid stressing too much, I always find it helpful to repeat a couple different mantras in my head.

Meatless Monday: Nut bread
LIFE & STYLE

Meatless Monday: Nut bread

The Other PressMarch 30, 2015April 7, 2015

For Meatless Monday recipes, I usually try to avoid doing desserts—one, because finding a meatless dessert is not hard, and two, because I don’t have much of a sweet tooth so I don’t often make them.

LIFE & STYLE

The Intrepid Gastronomer: Delightfully bland

The Other PressMarch 30, 2015

The history of fish and chips is an interesting one. Originally brought to England in the 16th century by Jewish immigrants, it was a way of preserving food over the Sabbath before the days of refrigeration.

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