Making it on your own in the creative industry
by Erin Armstrong The days of partying, sleeping in and skipping class are closing in for many young University and College students as they inch closer to graduation day. A reality for many, especially in the creative field, becomes the daunting question “what do I do now?” In a world filled with competition it is...
Be Sexy and Elegant With Midi Skirts
by Samantha Del-Greco Midi skirts are back in fashion again after a hugely successful comeback last summer. These calf-length skirts are this year’s elegant choice, and even though their length might seem a little frumpy, you can guarantee a sexy silhouette as they have been made in a tight, form-fitting fashion to keep up with...
The Good and the Bad of Sugar Alternatives
by Danielle Angel With an often hectic schedule, fast food seems like an easy way to eat on the go. Even when cooking at home, the ingredients used may be just as unhealthy. The sugars in home cooking can lead to diabetes and high blood pressure. Not all sugar is white and granular – they...
The Power of Prints: The Style that Connects the Continents
by Ryan Wallace Before the innovation of bold dyes and modernistic cuts, fashion was distinguished by patterns and prints. Each region of the world with its own specific pattern, these prints had the power to start wars and to unify nations. At a point in time, what you wore reflected who you were, and thus...
Mississauga Chinese Center: Visit the only Nine Dragon Wall outside of China
by Eileen Schuelbe Bright red, green and gold, dragons, pavillons, a gentle rippling of small ponds, fair stone statues and lots of Chinese people – this must be someplace in China, right? When travelling to Toronto you might not think of visiting its huge suburb city Mississauga, especially because Toronto has so much to offer....
Chinatown: authentic Asia in the heart of central London
by Chloe Hay Trapped between the hustle and bustle and bright lights of London’s Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, lies the infamous Chinatown. The return of British soldiers from the Far East in the 1950s saw the rise of a new demand for eastern cuisine in their capital. Local Chinese immigrants recognised this opportunity and...
Interview with Toronto’s rapper Sean Leon
by Adrian Moyo Toronto didn’t stop by giving the music world Drake. If anything, they have upped the ante ushering a new generation of talented artists, especially in the hip-hop scene. One of them is Sean Leon, formerly known as J.R. Richy. This aspiring rapper is definitely someone to look out. Leon’s sense of style...
Reward your Taste Buds with some Homemade Sushi
by Céline Crespy How did a traditional mean of preserving fish become a worldwide famous dish as well as a multi-billion dollar industry? Contrary to what we might think, the original sushi were not born in Japan but in China in the 7th century. The Chinese used a natural process of rice fermentation in order to...
Update Your Legs With Knee High Socks
by Samantha Del-Greco We associate knee high socks with Japanese fashion and sports, but knee highs are becoming a statement fashion that will offer a modern alternative to tights. They’re fun, sexy and perfectly suited to the coming warmth that will be settling in over the next few months, so let’s take a look at...
B.o.B’s new album Strange Clouds to be released in May – Retrospective on his career
by Hélène Deconinck Two years ago, an ovni landed in the Hip-hop/Rap universe. With his little bomb B.o.B presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray, Bobby Ray Simmons a.k.a B.o.B, opened a new area of hip-hop. This May, the young artist will release his very expected second album, Strange Clouds; Retrospective on the career of a rapper...
Glamourous and Gritty Hong Kong
by Sandy Lai Hong Kong holds a unique place in China. Controlled by the British and handed back to China in 1997, this Special Administrative Region enjoys its own constitution, currency and near autonomy, at least for a few more decades. Residents are divided as to whether they think the city has changed since the handover,...
Spring Inspired Mini-Makeover
by Sara Rehart Spring is a time of renewal. The new season has always been marked by blossoming flowers, greener trees and a sun that shines just a little bit brighter, which in turn causes a shift in people’s wardrobe and make-up choices to colors and tones more warmer to stay in tune with the...
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