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La La Land Review: The best and the worst of your first love
One of the final movies of 2016 comes as a push against everything that happened before its release. Damien Chazelle’s La La Land believes in dreamers, in romanticism, and love. It’s a reaction against the cynicism of contemporary blockbusters; a callback to a bygone era of Hollywood. It aligns itself with ...
The Strand reviews SMC Troubadours present The Crucible
Brewing with constant violence and drama, The St. Michael’s College Troubadours production of The Crucible, directed by Jeffrey Kennes, was nothing short of the relevant tragedy that has been impacting hearts since 1953. Within this truthfully macabre play, The Crucible’s cast tell the unforgettable story of unmitigated loyalty, the effects ...
The Strand reviews TCDS presents Polaroid Stories
TCDS’ Polaroid Stories showed from November 23rd to November 26th at the George Ignatieff Theatre. It was written by Naomi Iizuka and directed by Melissa Anne Fearon. Promoted as an adaptation of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Polaroid Stories replaces Ovid’s mythological world with the harsh world of street youth. Sex workers, drug ...
ROMSpeaks presents “Going Dark” featuring Jameel Jaffer
Has the shift towards government secrecy altered our society in irrevocable ways?
The Strand’s fall magazine launch party is a success!
The Strand’s Fall magazine explored the theme of “Bonds”—an idea that opens conversation to the complexities of the diverse relationships and experiences vital to human existence. Through the bonds we forge and their lasting impression, whether negative or positive, we learn more about ourselves and the world in which we ...
Local Food: The Best Spots For Pizza Around Campus
I can imagine that, like myself, many students tire of fast food chains such as Pizza Pizza, Domino’s, Pizza Nova, or Pizzaiolo, when looking for a slice or a quick pizza to go. Luckily, there are other options around campus which range widely in price, quality, and variety. Here are ...
The Beauty of Street Art
Many people like to visit art galleries and museums to enjoy artistic greatness. However, you don’t need to confine yourself to these establishments to appreciate the beauty of art. All you need to do is wander the streets of downtown, where you can discover beautiful, meaningful, creative, and inspirational works ...
The Strand reviews VCDS presents The Goat
The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?, a 2002 play by Edward Albee, deals with mature content—to say the very least. For three evenings, October 26th to 28th, director Leo Morgenstern staged this dark comedy in Vic’s very own Cat’s Eye. The cast was composed of only four main characters, with ...
ROM Friday Night Live: An Innovative Night at the Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), conveniently located across the street from Victoria College, is one of the best parts about being a student at the University of Toronto. Aside from free general entry for all students on Tuesdays, the ROM consistently makes an effort to welcome us by offering many ...
Vic Records Studio Sessions: Live-recording event continues club’s promise
Following a year of growth, Vic Records hosted a live recording session on September 28th with over twenty acts. With a full house, a comprehensive amount of equipment, and a variety of performances in a range of genres, the event provided an opportunity for students to benefit from the club ...