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The young, bored, and rebellious Photo courtesy of Emily Marruci, SKH Gia Coppola’s “Palo Alto”  leaves viewers wondering what they have just seen. The film explores the short stories of James Franco’s novel of the same name through a slow and simple plot line. It focuses on a group of privileged Southern California teenagers as they explore …

Episode 7 – “Waterloo” Photo by jasonwhat (CC) Although much of the lingering plot lines of this season were wrapped up, this episode was about forward-thinking and moving on. Peggy aced her Burger Chef pitch, with the support of Don. Much like the previous episode, this one provided insight into their platonic, mentor-protégé relationship. Director …

Episode Six — “The Strategy” Photo by Christina Saint Marche (CC) For Mad Men enthusiasts, this week’s episode felt like a throwback to several seasons ago. It could have made a great mid-season finale, but as the second-to-last episode this year, it gives hope that creator Matthew Weiner has something better for us next week. The theme …

Episode Five — “The Runaways” Photo by Zennie Abraham (CC) This week’s episode of Mad Men was perhaps the most bizarre episode to date, beginning with Don’s “niece”— Anna Draper’s daughter, Stephanie. Pregnant and desperate, she calls him at the office, hoping he will remember her and be willing to help. Despite how he treats …

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Best Picture: The Wolf of Wall Street  Mix drugs, money, and alcohol together and you have the recipe for one of the best movies of the year. In true Martin Scorsese fashion, The Wolf of Wall Street is every teenage guy’s fantasy. Whether it’s the fast cars, endless parties, or the unbelievably attractive women that grace the big screen, you’ve definitely …

Student fashion blogger from the Caribbean writes about Ottawa fashion scene  Photo by Inta Klotins With more than 350 hits a day, Ottawa’s Wardrobe blog founder Jayda Ivy showcases student style while she adjusts to the fashion requirements of a Canadian winter. Born in Halifax and raised in the Caribbean, Ivy enrolled at the University …

Her Campus hosts second annual charity fashion show  Photos by Inta Klotins Raising the roof by raising money for charity. On Jan. 25, the University of Ottawa chapter of Her Campus kicked off its second annual charity event Catwalk for the Cure at the National Arts Centre. Nearly 300 attendees filled the room as local …

Instead of dreaming about one day owning a fashion line or working on someone else’s, he founded his line in 2010 and then worked hard to release his first collection in 2012.

M.I.A. Matangi | Interscope M.I.A.’s fourth album Matangi delivers the distinct style and socially aware music we expect from her. Compared to her previous albums, Matangi keeps you interested with its broad variation of electronic beats and samples. Although this album is short, each song and skit keeps you intrigued. One of the strongest tracks is …

New store offers trendy pieces, basics for students Photos by Inta Klotins Hundreds of shoppers lined up for the new Hennes & Mauritz AB opening—a store more commonly known as H&M—at Bayshore Shopping Centre on Oct. 17. The store features a minimalist design, allowing the clothing and accessories to speak for themselves. It carries collections …

University of Ottawa student Lydia Talajic likes to make and model clothes that are funky, comfortable, and unique.

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