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Riley Wilcosh ’22 Contributor Halloween is my Christmas. Everything about the holiday makes me feel alive. And nothing is more synonymous with the holiday than fear, and in particular: horror movies. While being “the film guy” for the paper requires me to be knowledgeable about every genre, I take pride in being a horror movie aficionado. So,... Continue Reading →
Oscar Lavitt '23 Contributor Lately, I’ve had a problem with Marvel films. Walking into the movie theatre to see Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, I thought to myself: “I hope it’s not another cookie-cutter Marvel film.” Marvel tends to follow the same beats, using the same snarky comedy while also trying to... Continue Reading →
Alec Compton ’22 Arts & Culture Editor Blank CrosswordDownload Answer KeyDownload
Sean Ehmann ’24 Contributor For 16 years, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was the de facto ruler of Europe. As the leader of the most populous and economically powerful nation in the European Union, Merkel provided direction for the continent through numerous crises including the Great Recession, the Greek debt crisis, and the ongoing migrant crisis. ... Continue Reading →
Ade Adedapo ’23 Contributor On September 3, 2021, Canadian rapper Drake dropped his highly anticipated 7th studio album, Certified Lover Boy, for the world to enjoy. Initially expected to be released in January of 2020, just before Valentine’s Day, the rapper postponed due to an unexpected knee injury. Here is an analysis and review of... Continue Reading →
This October, the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, consisting of shorter three-hour games, is returning to the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Cricketers from across the world train and practice tremendously to represent their nation, looking to bring home the majestic trophy. The world’s finest cricket teams come together and face-off until one is crowned... Continue Reading →
Caleb Pereira ’23 Sports Editor Eight years in the making, the Tokyo 2021 Summer Olympics brought excitement to billions of fans across the world. For Canada, it was a tournament to remember as they collected 24 medals. Arguably, their most impressive medal came from Women’s Soccer as they won Gold for the first time. This... Continue Reading →
Ikem Nnadi ’24 Contributor Coming off a year plagued by uncertainty, disease, and unrest, the last nine months have been a long ‘rebuilding’ phase with no end in sight. This has been quite evident in the world of soccer. The game’s biggest clubs strengthened and re-formed, while smaller teams pulled off steals to recruit much... Continue Reading →
Siwon Jengsuksavat ’23 and Ilia Mehr Bakhsh ’22 Contributor and Deputy Editor Born in Regina and raised in Winnipeg, Kelsey Wog is a member of the Canadian Olympic Swimming Team. Kelsey’s experiences as a young Olympian may be beneficial to St. Paul’s athletes who wish to dedicate their time and efforts to a specific sport.... Continue Reading →
Patrick McManus ’22Contributor Wilderness bike trails have been growing in popularity in Winnipeg. These trails span many kilometres around the city, often along rivers and roads. One of the largest trails in Winnipeg is along Wellington Crescent. Colloquially known as “The Devil’s Dip,” this trail consists of many sharp corners and tall jumps around the... Continue Reading →
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