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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 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 …

Reading Time: 2 minutesEpisode 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 …

Reading Time: 2 minutesEpisode 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 …

Reading Time: 3 minutesEpisode 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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Reading Time: 5 minutesBest 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 …

Reading Time: 2 minutesStudent 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 …

Reading Time: 3 minutesHer 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 …

Reading Time: 2 minutesInstead 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.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSaturday, Jan. 25 marks the 2nd annual charity fashion show hosted by the online magazine HerCampus at the National Arts Centre (NAC). The show will be hosted by comedian Jenn Hayward and features a cast of Canadian designers, with ticket proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Reading Time: 3 minutesM.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 …

Reading Time: 2 minutesUsing the dedication and work ethic he developed as an athlete, he applied his marketing knowledge as a business student to help establish his fashion line, King of Arts Clothing

Reading Time: 2 minutesNew 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 …

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUniversity of Ottawa student Lydia Talajic likes to make and model clothes that are funky, comfortable, and unique.

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