Highs and lows of high-end
The popularity of high-end makeup has risen over the last couple of years, but many people still don’t know quite how to approach it. Up until two months ago, I was one of those people.
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Packing tips
Now, we all know that, though the weekends away are often a blast, preparing for them is frustrating and awful. I mean seriously, what do you bring? You have to have a little of everything in your closet so that you’re prepared for any situation.
Self-care for students
It’s finally April: the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and thanks to global warming, the days have been warmer than ever. To students, this change in the weather can only mean one thing: exams are coming.
Listed: Six useful language learning tools
There are hundreds of different language learning tools to help aspiring multi-linguists. But you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on courses and programs to be able to effectively learn a language.
‘Blade Runner’: a retrospective
Blade Runner, originally released in 1982, is a unique, artistic blend of the science fiction and neo-noir genres. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring tough-guy Harrison Ford, it is considered by many to be one of the greatest science fiction films of all time.
Feel the rhythms and energy of nature
This April, the Amelia Douglas Gallery will feature Kelowna artist Madelyn Hamilton’s nature-inspired artwork in the Rhythms and Energy of Nature exhibit. The vibrant, textural art depicts nature in a stylized way, inviting viewers to explore each piece in detail.
A traditional RPG with a unique twist
With Bravely Second: End Layer coming out this month, it seems only fitting to write a review for its predecessor, Bravely Default , a Nintendo 3DS role-playing game similar to the older Final Fantasy games with some unique elements.
Flawed by Design: Character development
The roleplaying game is one of the longest-lived genres in all of video game history. From Richard Garriot’s seminal Ultima series to the glitchy, unrefined majesty of the early Elder Scrolls titles, game designers have sought ever more detailed methods by which to mathematically represent the progression of a player character’s skill over time.
Producing and you
The hardest thing about being involved in the arts is funding projects. Everything starts from nothing in the world of theatre, so aspiring directors often have to take on the role of producer as well. This means using your own time, money, resources, and contacts to get a project moving.
‘Only Yesterday’ review
After the release of Studio Ghibli’s When Marnie Was There, it was unknown if Studio Ghibli would ever release another film. While Japan did not get a Studio Ghibli film this year, here in North America Studio Ghibli released Only Yesterday, a lesser known film that first debuted in Japan 25 years ago. It is a hidden gem about growing up and nostalgia.