What Parasite’s Oscar Wins Mean For Film
After sweeping the Oscars by winning four of the six awards it was nominated for, Parasite has seen significant growth in box office sales globally, with ticket sales increasing 443%, according to the ticketing company Fandango. The critically-acclaimed film has also managed to maintain an incredible 99% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. ...
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On Air: The Best Podcasts For Your Ears Only
Podcasts are one of the best ways to feed your mind. Keep reading to find out about some of the best podcasts out there! These will pair perfectly and conveniently with your commute, workout, or morning cereal ritual. TED Talks Daily (inspiration central) With short talks from leading thinkers and innovators, TED Talks Daily ...
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Western Voice 2020: The Rundown
On January 30th, 2020 in Mustang Lounge (UCC, Western University), we will have 8 contestants competing for 1 championship title and for a $500 grand prize! Western Voice 2019 The 2020 Western Voice Contestants are: Olivia Zarboni, 1st year – MITSneha Kurian, 1st year – FIMSMakinna Givens, 2nd year ...
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Western Voice 2020: Meet The Fung Bros
After much anticipation, the 2020 Western Voice Guest Judges have finally been announced! Introducing: The Fung Bros! Andrew Fung and David Fung The Fung Bros are an Asian-American comedy, rap, and foodie duo consisting of brothers Andrew and David Fung. Based in Los Angeles, Washington and NYC, the pair gained a major follow...
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Western Voice 2020: Meet the Contestants
Get excited because Western Voice is right around the corner! This year’s show will be more exciting and talented than ever with our AMAZING contestant lineup—let’s get to know them a little bit more. Top: Lorenzo, Greg, Quincy Middle: Olivia, Sneha, Charmaine, Makinna Bottom: Eddie Olivia Zarboni & Sneha Kuria...
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A First Year’s Experience on CSA (so far)
Home is a feeling, not a place. Yet, home only feels like home because of people; our friends and family who shower us with support, care and love. In the past couple of months, I’ve been lucky enough to find those people; who helped make a distant, daunting and unfamiliar place finally feel like home. CSA Coffeehouse 2019 ...
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The Story of Clichés
cli·ché noun a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. If clichés were people, their lives would suck—and I mean really suck. Take for example, my friend Mr. “Actions Speak Louder Than Words”; we’ll call him Mr. A for short. Mr. A’s sole purpose in life is to remind us of the impor...
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New tunes to get through the semester!
Hey guys! I’m super excited to share my absolute favourite songs right now with all of y’all. These are songs that have been motivating me to get through this final stretch before winter break, as music really helps me to destress and relax. I love getting music recommendations from other people, so I’ve listed some of mine down be...
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What To Watch this Reading Week (and for the rest of November)
Are you sitting at home with nothing to do because all your midterms finished before reading week? Or maybe you’re just looking for an entertaining way to postpone (procrastinate) the piles of work waiting for you? Either way, CSA has you covered, with an extensive list of what to watch this month, both in theatres and in the comfort o...
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Midterm Szn: To First-Years, from a Second-Year
University is tough, and navigating through it by yourself for the first time is probably one of the toughest parts about it. Coming into my second year of university at Western, I knew (more or less) what to expect out of school, living on my own, and taking on responsibilities independently. Sure, I knew that there were going to be new...
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