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The rise, fall and return of Mario Party 

Super Mario Party Jamboree isn’t just the best entry the Mario Party series has seen in years — it’s proof that the franchise has regained its vision after nearly two decades of unremarkable releases. 

The birth of a musician: Local percussionist Daniel Villarraga reflects on his journey towards making his own name 

Glasses clink together, their chimes harmonizing with one another as the ambient chatter in the room fizzles out into an anticipatory silence as the band takes the stage. As the music begins, a cacophony of different sounds fill the air; horn, sax, piano, the rhythmic beat of percussion — is it chaos or a conversation?  

Divisive Linkin Park fans storm the internet with praise and contempt for new lead singer Emily Armstrong 

Seven years after the tragedy of Chester Bennington’s death, Linkin Park has returned with a new lead singer and new music — and fans’ reactions are rife with controversy. 

“Cowboy Carter:” Beyoncé’s Odyssey of American Genre 

Score: 4.5/5  The long-standing titan of the music industry masterfully sculpts the American genre from the ground-up on her ambitious opus.

Ontario gov’t pours $1.2B into post-secondary education, freezes tuition hikes amid Brock’s $37M debt crisis 

The Ontario government’s recent announcement to freeze student tuition costs and invest over $1.2 billion into the province's colleges and universities might seem like a beacon of hope, yet questions linger about its adequacy. 

David vs. Goliath: Baseball’s competitive imbalance is ruining the game

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto each signed contracts with the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason combining for over $1 billion, making $700 million and $325 million respectively, which is greater than the entire valuation of the Miami Marlins’ franchise.

Is the pendulum swinging from left-wing populism to far-right populism in Latin America?

In Latin American politics, it is no secret that the region has elected a great deal of left-wing governments since the dawn of the century. At the start of 2023 alone, 12 out of 19 economies in the region were managed by left-wing leaders, accounting for 90 per cent of Latin America’s GDP.

BUSU’s 5-year plan: A complete failure or doomed from the start?

It's unsurprising BUSU would attempt a long-term plan to guide their policymaking, but what they came up with is hindered by corporate jargon and ineffectual solutions. 

Unplugging stress, plugging into joy: how video games heal the mind

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an ever-present companion for many, contributing to a host of mental health issues. Amid the chaos, video games have emerged as a surprising ally, offering a unique form of therapy through stress reduction, social connection, cognitive enhancement, emotional expression, motivation and mindfulness.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom retrospective

I’ve never looked forward to a video game more than The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.