February marked Black History Month, a time for reflection, celebration, and recognition of Black history, culture, and achievements. For many students, the month carries a deeply personal meaning. Earl Haig student Jayden Lee shared, “[To me,] Black History Month means [...] the communities [who, historically, didn’t have voices, being] represented.” Her words capture the importance of giving visibility to stories that have too often been overlooked.

In an excellent way to begin the 2025/26 school year, Earl Haig music students and grade 10 English classes were treated to a night at the opera on September 23rd from 7:00-10:15 PM. The Canadian Opera Company’s (COC) dress rehearsal for Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod was favourably reviewed by students, many of whom had never seen an opera production before. 

As a student, life can be pricey! Luckily, there are a great deal of discounts and offers eligible to students and young adults that will help you save a few bucks in Toronto.

MJ the Musical, now playing at Mirvish in Toronto, is a high-energy tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. With stunning choreography, powerful music, and a closer look at Jackson’s life, the show has quickly won over theatergoers and music fans.

The aspiration to accomplish more is a shared motif that fuels the masses— to create, innovate, and perfect. In the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet exemplifies this in his portrayal of Dylan’s success. Soon after the movie's groundbreaking premier, Chalamet shares his end goal of being a legend, an icon in the acting industry. In doing so, both he and Bob Dylan shatter societal norms in their pursuit of greatness.

1985: Kate Bush - Hounds of Love Rating: 97/100 Favourite Tracks: - Hounds of Love - Cloudbusting - Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) - Watching You Without Me For Fans Of: - Björk - Siouxsie and the Banshees - Tori Amos

This year’s Oscar lineup was diverse, with many incredible films from various genres and backgrounds. With heated online debates regarding the potential winners, the event sparked controversy among many. France’s movie musical Emilia Perez received an astonishing 13 nominations but many viewers felt the film did not deserve such recognition. Its lead actress, Karla Sofia Gascón, faced ridicule for past tweets, and the film’s score fell flat when compared to Jon M. Chu’s Wick

The grass is always greener when surrounded by a white picket fence. Current audiences are hooked on media depicting the everyday lives of individuals, except with the quaint backdrops of small towns.

By Emilia Vieira Newly in theaters, Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a chilling remake of a horror classic. This unique holiday film,...

Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, is one of 2024’s most highly anticipated movies. Released on November 22nd, 2024, this marks the first movie adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The story gained worldwide fame as a musical, premiering on Broadway in 2003 and becoming one of the most sensational stage productions of all time.

Since The Acolyte’s release on June 4, 2024, it has left audiences and critics divided. One review calls it “a mesmerizing blend of fantasy, and drama” that will leave viewers “craving for more,” while another claims if the show was not associated with Star Wars, no one would watch it.

The “ideal” look and behaviour for women is constantly shifting yet remains persistently unattainable. In today’s society, youth and beauty are as much of a tool as they are a burden. The Substance serves as a bloody example of the dangers of internalizing societal expectations and chasing perfection.

Concert tickets used to be easy to obtain, but over the past few years, getting a ticket to see a popular artist has become not just expensive, but almost impossible. The well-known ticket-selling platform Ticketmaster holds part of the blame for this issue. Between the service charges, ticket bots, and resale prices, acquiring tickets on the site has become a colossal undertaking.

Class as a theme in film traditionally follows the morally bankrupt and uneducated lower class while depicting the higher classes as sophisticated and thriving in every part of life. The theme is nothing new, but some modern filmmakers do better than others at depicting it meaningfully. Two recent films that come to mind when considering the corrupt depiction of the working class are Parasite, a genius movie on class conflict and social inequality; and Saltburn, a satire on c

What an era to be alive... is what Canadian fans of Taylor Swift have been saying since she announced six Toronto concert dates in November as part of her Eras Tour. However, with ticket prices through the roof and Americans seemingly buying all the tickets, many Canadian fans are questioning whether it is worth fighting tooth and nail for a golden ticket.

In an entertainment industry fueled by mass consumption, there is bound to be frequent reuse of already well-loved ideas, characters. However, modern adaptations often fall flat with the younger generation. But why? Is it because of generational differences in humour and culture? And what constitutes a good adaptation? Live-action adaptations of beloved stories are particularly prone to criticism, in part due to the limitations of the medium. Unlike literature or animation, i

The sentence “Big Brother is watching you” is coveted by Orwell fans and used satirically by political commentators alike. This phrase is arguably fiction’s most prolific example of propaganda— it's a slogan expertly crafted to advertise a belief or cause. Today, propaganda runs amok, targeting everyone. In a world of constant consumerism, propaganda, and its more innocent counterpart, advertisement, are impossible to escape. Propaganda can be incredibly similar to advertisem

With Oscar-winning director Sofia Coppola’s newest movie Priscilla just released in November, there is no better time to break down the notable trademarks that create Coppola’s distinct s SSUNS began at sunrise on a chilly Thursday morning. Some were last- minute packing; others were impatiently waiting in the cafeteria, huddled for warmth and group therapy as staff supervisor Ms. Lue attended to a troubling absence — the no-show coach bus. Due to unknown circumstances, it h

After the tough couple of movies and tv shows that MCU fans have had to sit through, the bad streak of increasingly downhill marvel productions may have finally come to an end. After an exciting first season of Loki, viewers were left wanting more, sitting on the edge of their seats as the show ended on a cliffhanger. Similarly, the finale for Season two was action packed and, for many, finishing the show may have left them confused, with more questions than answers, most of

Set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Derry Girls is a timeless and charming series that is beloved by its eponymous people of Derry. Airing on Netflix, Derry Girls was instantly a hit among viewers worldwide. Following five high schoolers and their adventures of coming of age, it aired for four seasons to see its end in 2022.

From Divergent to The Hunger Games, dystopian novels took the teen fiction industry by storm in the 2000s. Dystopia captivated young readers with riveting characters, tyrannical governments, and striking romantic prospects. The genre made reading accessible by providing teenage girls with female narrators to relate to and look up to. The industry, having discovered this new, powerful, and previously untapped demographic of readers, continued to produce dozens of dystopias spe

Rahbab Hasan Opinions The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has captivated fans worldwide for the past ten years thanks to its...

Darya Kartalaei Fashion Club Member When asked about the time period leather jackets came into vogue, many refer to the 1990s...