Don’t be that guy: Spontaneous to a fault
Let me be clear: there is nothing wrong with being spontaneous. I do not consider myself to be spontaneous, but I admire it in other people.
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Kickstarter in the Community: We’re all in this together
When Sharon Crandall started Two Monkeys Productions in January, she founded the company on the ideal that everyone involved in a Two Monkeys theatre production would have an opportunity to explore their talents and share their opinions.
Laughter, language, and love at ‘Pearls 34’ book launch
Every year, talented creative writing students take to the podium in the Studio Theatre at Douglas College to read their works from the latest Pearls anthology.
Not your average comedy
If there’s one thing the Internet has irrevocably altered for the foreseeable future, it would be the way entertainment content is delivered. Whether you’re streaming shows on Netflix or viewing videos on YouTube
Construction Site: Diary of a mad costume maker
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.
Good books and Goodreads
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.
Fighting Fit: Drive-thru dojos?
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.
L&S Listed: 10 end of semester mantras
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
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.
The Intrepid Gastronomer: Delightfully bland
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.