The Intersection of Faith and Culture
Disney’s Frozen, loosely based on “The Snow Queen,” came out at the end of November to rave reviews. But I’m conflicted. I’m not sure if I can get behind any Disney princess, no matter how many times reviewers use the words “strong” or “sisterhood” to describe the film. I was […]
Stripped of my carry-on luggage by a trim no-nonsense stewardess, I squeeze through the aisle to find my seat, 19C. I sense alternately curious and judgemental gazes sizing me up as I scan the row numbers. My sensitivity is an old irrational tick. I shake it off. I wonder who […]
At 40, Soo Sen Sun, a Vancouver lab technician with an MSc in Microbiology, has eschewed her two university degrees and her stable science career in favour of returning to school. She’s going to become a recreational therapist. Her story is not uncommon. The workforce is crawling with career-shifting adults […]
It’s 1997. I am 17, ridiculously hormonal, lonely and aching for a relationship. Fed on a steady diet of rom-coms and R&B, I twirl around the kitchen (alone), slow-dancing with my imaginary boyfriend to All 4 One’s rendition of “I Swear.” I regularly weep over Sleepless in Seattle, spend entire […]
Over 100 years ago, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel gave a bunch of money to some Swedish and Norwegian committees in order to dole out six annual prizes. Nobel wanted to support and encourage cultural and scientific advances. The six prizes were awarded last week. And, like every year, the prizes […]
Ten years ago, cooking shows were synonymous with chubby, funny middle-aged men who uttered taglines like “Bam!” and “Kick it up a notch!” and “If Yan can cook, so can you!” But reality television has been a game-changer for the food industry. It‘s no longer just an indie thing to […]