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Wells Gray Park: Waterfall Capital of BC!

Posted  May 23, 2013  by  Adam VanderZwan

Are you looking for a fantastic outdoor get-away this summer? Come to Wells Gray Provincial Park (my home) and experience waterfalls and other attractions that are sure to blow you away!

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Gym Memberships and Pushy Sales People: A Cautionary Tale

Posted  May 16, 2013  by  Azadeh

We’ve all been there, trying to get a gym membership is a long, painful and ridiculously funny process… (if you read about it)

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Concert Review: Sara Bareilles at Rio Theatre

Posted  May 13, 2013  by  Elizabeth Rosalyn The

“This is so f*cking weird!” exclaimed Sara Bareilles as she walked onto the stage for her sold-out concert at the Rio Theatre on May 9th. That’s typically not the greeting you’d expect from a performer, but when it comes to Sara, anything goes!

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Warm Bodies: What is Life… When You’re Undead?

Posted  May 11, 2013  by  Dulce R

Even if you’ve seen the movie, there’s nothing quite like the original novel. This is a review of Isaac Marion’s zombie novel, Warm Bodies. An exciting tale of what happens when zombie boy meets human girl.

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8 Tips to Control That Travel Bug

Posted  May 8, 2013  by  Jennifer Liu

Bitten by the travel bug, but have to stay in the city because of school and work? Here are 8 tips to help you cope with the illness until you can go on an adventure of your own!

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Is The iPod Dead?

Posted  July 7, 2012  by  Karlo Avenido

Nearly eleven years ago, the late Steve Jobs introduced what would become the most successful portable music player ever released. No one imagined that this little white device would be so iconic that it would be the poster child mp3 player: when it was first released, critics dismissed the iPod as a passing fad, claiming [...]

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The Travelling Filipino: a ‘Pasalubong’ Obsession

Posted  July 3, 2012  by  Karlo Avenido

With all the joys of keeping with traditional Filipino gift giving, problems with luggage limits and customs inspections often arise.

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Euro 2012 Final Review: Spain defends Euro title and secures place in history

Posted  July 3, 2012  by  Steve Wapenaar

Spain secured their place in soccer history after a dominating 4-0 thrashing of Italy in the Euro 2012 final. The final was highlighted by star performances from the Spanish side which proved too much for a quality Italian team who couldn’t muster enough offence to challenge the firepower of Spain.

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Music Spotlight: Idol Inspired Duos

Posted  July 2, 2012  by  Elizabeth Rosalyn The

I am a shameless fan of singing competition reality shows. While some may write off shows like American Idol and The X-Factor as overhyped karaoke contests, one cannot deny the tremendous impact that these shows have had on the music industry. Where would stars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and One Direction be today without Idol and XF? Probably not on our iPods!

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Euro 2012 Recap & Final Preview

Posted  June 29, 2012  by  Steve Wapenaar

Euro 2012 has almost drawn to a close with the final set to take place in a few days on July 1st. The tournament has displayed a remarkable three weeks of soccer at its highest level with some amazing moments by the world’s greatest players. I recap the tournament throughout its stages and preview the key points heading into the titanic final between Spain and Italy.

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