If you have ever doomscrolled on a social media app, consider yourself a victim of the attention economy. Thirst-traps, stunts, fake news and controversies — the time you spend scrolling on social media is a currency that these apps and influencers thrive on. But how much are influencers willing to risk for your attention?
The main issue: you only have 10 minutes before your next lecture begins, and you have no idea where to go for that quick bite.
I still remember the smell of a freshly made plate of pasta waiting for me at the kitchen table in my Nonno and Nonna’s house when I was a kid. Whether it was a holiday, birthday or any old Sunday visit, pasta was usually involved.
In museums, photography is often prohibited; in “Imagine Van Gogh,” it is expected.
As a curious child, you once asked an adult where the clouds came from. They probably responded with the standard answer: from water in the atmosphere, from evaporated rain — and I’ll bet it blew your growing mind.
The pounding thud of the brass and timpani that send in the beginning of Verdi’s “Dies irae” paralyzes me every time.
Upon setting foot on the UBC campus, you might notice the number of bubble tea shops.
The threat of power can often spark either a fight or flight response. In The Cunning Little Vixen, our protagonist chooses the former, finding herself liberated and returning to the forest that is a home to creatures not too different from you and I.
Recovering from your Halloweekend hangover? Us too.
The club’s name is a little misleading — if you come around, you’re more likely to be screaming, howling or even smashing old cymbals and water-cooler jugs.
Whether it's straight off the runway or the rack, an oversized blazer gives Sofia Richie old-money elegance without breaking the bank.
That feeling of taking the first sip of lemonade on a breezy summer day is just one zesty bite away. We thought a sweet and tangy snack could help you push through the dark, cold, wet days ahead, so we scoped out the best lemon bars on campus to treat your seasonal woes.
I’ve gotten very good at telling myself I’m not a writer. I sit on the couch feeling numb thinking about how I should be studying for PHYS 301, staring at a dusty copy The Art of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri, held open to the third page by a coaster, wishing I could just write.
Some areas of campus are constantly buzzing with activity, making it impossible to settle in and really get to work. Here are places to avoid at all costs if you're looking for a comfortable, quiet study space.
Sitarist, composer, activist — Anoushka Shankar is many things, but stagnant is not one of them.