Arts & Life

By CHARLOTTE HUI Many wood carvers are embracing technological advances in 3D wood carving, despite some artists’ concerns about a shift away from traditional methods. Modern “computer numerical control” machines allow wood workers to…

By BRICIA CORTES Set designer Ryan Cormack has undertaken an ambitious project to develop a multi-purpose set for the upcoming production of FourPlay at Studio 58.  FourPlay, which features four one-act plays written and performed by…

By CHARLOTTE HUI Modern sports jacket designs are taking inspiration from the past. Recently both vintage sports jackets and sports jackets inspired by vintage designs have increased in popularity as they have found their way into the…

By SIDDHARTH TEOTIA As the price of modern video games has soared in recent years, some gamers are turning to piracy to circumvent the hefty price tag and access games for free. In the most recent cycle of new releases, video games…

​​By CAROLINE BASSO A decrease in the stigma around cannabis has led to a substantial increase in its popularity amongst Canadian youth, according to a recent Health Canada report. The Canadian Cannabis Survey from Health Canada…

By EMILY BEST As inflation and the cost of living increases, the amount that Canadians are tipping has risen in turn. Ethel Garcia, owner of Roots Cafe at the corner of 49th and Main Street, said she sees people in their 20s and 30s…

By JAMIE MAH Interest in homebrew video games for classic consoles like the Nintendo Game Boy is growing in the Lower Mainland as software tools become more accessible. Homebrew retro game development involves hobbyists creating video…

Photos and story by ROY FANG Jim Vesal caters to wargamers who prefer gaming or collecting over painting. Vesal, who received the hobby track award for his painted models in the 2019 International Tournament Circuit, paints tabletop…

By MAIYA SUZUKI UBC food experts are attempting what might be impossible: making insects seem like an appetizing treat. UBC professor Yasmin Akhtar teaches the “Insects as Food and Feed” course to reduce the squeamishness around consuming…

Photos and story by EMMA SHULAR Cluttercore, granny chic, thrifting design or grand millennium, whatever name you choose for it, maximalism interior design is growing in popularity, according to interior designers and design magazines.…