George Brown College (GBC) students always bring their A-game at events, and they certainly didn’t stop for star comedian Sugar Sammy, whose improv skills were tested, but definitely not defeated, by the scores of students at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts on Jan. 24.
Mike Specht The Lance WINDSOR, Ont. (CUP) — After announcing in 2011 that singer Laura Jane Grace (born Tom Gabel) was a transsexual, Against Me! began work on what would be their first studio album with Grace as front woman. The transition comes to the forefront of the group’s work as Transgender Dypshoria Blues is a ten-song concept…
A team of George Brown College (GBC) choreographers, directors, instructors, working artists, production and wardrobe interns showcased their talent in the annual event, Next Stage 2013 in December.
Jeremy Hannaford The Cascade ABBOTSFORD (CUP) — From the first frame, something has felt different about the Middle Earth of the Hobbit series.
The first Chefs of Winterlicious challenge was held on Dec. 11 at Mildred’s Temple Kitchen. Two pairs of Toronto’s top Chefs were challenged to cook with a secret ingredient and judged by Chef John Higgins, the Director of George Brown’s Chef School. and Caroline Hubberstey, Head of External Affairs & Interac.
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New ratings system challenges sexism in films Laura Mooney Over The Edge PRINCE GEORGE (CUP) — Art-house cinemas across Sweden are breaking moulds and challenging the typical film rating standards by implementing a system that determines whether a film is considered sexist or not; unfortunately, not many of our beloved Hollywood blockbusters are passing the…
Walter Acosta, a business administration student at George Brown College (GBC), has been living a difficult life on the way to his ingeniously simple talent, stone carving, that he showcased this year at Latin Fiesta held by the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) club in the Kings Lounge on Nov. 21.
Check out the bhangra fashion and dancing that was on display during Desi Night at the Kings Lounge on Nov. 8.
Plenty of jokes have been made recently about Rob Ford and his admitted alcohol and crack cocaine use. However, it’s important to remember that the reality of addiction is no laughing matter. It’s a widespread problem.
Founded after Toronto’s “summer of the gun” in 2005, Youth Day has transformed Yonge and Dundas Square in Toronto into an festival for youth attracting over 30,000 visitors and fans each summer.
New MTV show trivializes health care profession Jaclyn Brown The Sputnik WATERLOO (CUP) — MTV debuted their latest show Scrubbing In Oct. 24, following the party lifestyle of attractive twenty-something nurses in Los Angeles. The nursing community hasn’t exactly welcomed it with open arms. The show depicts nurses in a work hard, party harder sort of way. MTV has…
