By Leigh Haugh on October 25, 2014
Poetry
Arts, Blogs, Leigh Haugh, Youth Voices
Even prohibition couldn’t prevent the humour from flowing from the mouths of Western’s rising stars at Wednesday’s poetry slam. “I only got this one move out on the dance floor,” mused rap/hip hop contestant Christopher Horak, in his self-reflective piece, “Me on Stage.” “While you’re dancing up the chicks, I’m probably talking to the DJ, cause […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 24, 2014
College Life, Free Education
Blogs, College Voices, Leigh Haugh, Youth Voices
If quality high education is offered to everyone with access to an Internet connection would the public respond strongly to this? The answer is relatively mixed, but for the most part, yes, but the main issue with that is the lack of knowledge about said resources. No, I am not talking about public school. There are […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 22, 2014
Days of Future Past
Blogs, Leigh Haugh, Movies
For those who have not had a chance to read Screen Rant‘s article on Days of Future Past continuity problems by Kofi Outlaw can save their time cause the article is filled with points of view you can bust holes through. Here are some of the points the writer thinks are significant. 1. Wolverine Admantium […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 21, 2014
Personality Traits, Quirky
Blogs, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Youth Voices
What is quirk? In eras past, it may have been called eclectic, eccentric, odd, or just plain crazy. As the 20th Century progressed, there was an increased acceptance of difference, starting with the counter-culture of the 60’s and reaching an all-time high here in the present day. In the era of Pinterest, an increasing interest in […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 20, 2014
Amal Alamuddin, Celebrity Weddings, George Clooney
Actors, Celebrities, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Weddings
Over 2 billion people watched the royal wedding on April 29, 2011 between Catherine (Kate) Middleton and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. The media coverage and the publicity around the wedding was phenomenal. Celebrity weddings have always had a special place amongst the public as it gives them hope, excitement, and a lot to talk […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 19, 2014
Music, Musical Influences
Blogs, Leigh Haugh, Music, Youth Voices
American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson states “New arts destroy the old” (Emerson). An illustration of this is that the music industry has grown a tremendous amount since music started being recorded in the 1800s. Music is one of the most influential arts to ever be created. While at first it was being used […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 18, 2014
Pharrell Williams
Artists, Blogs, Celebrities, Leigh Haugh
OK, so I actually never met the man, and up until a few months ago, never even heard of him. This multi-talented singer,producer, drummer, artist, writer, and so much more, has recently been propelled into the spotlight with his hit song “Happy” fromthe movie soundtrack, Despicable Me, and as one of this season’s guest judge […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 18, 2014
Netflix
Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Movies, Spoilers, TV
Netflix has launched a new spoiler site to satiate the viewers’ desire for and love of spoilers. Last month, the streaming media giant launched a new site, “Living With Spoilers,” as part of its promotion campaign that is aimed at removing the stigma of spoiling TV shows. Moreover, the site features a number of interactive […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 16, 2014
Artists, Musical Influences
Artists, Blogs, Entertainment, Leigh Haugh, Music
The 21st century is full of immense talent. New artists are coming out left and right, and those who have been around for several years now are still coming out with marvelous material. It is a testament to pop’s never-dying quest to give us the best of the best. Over the decades we’ve seen stars […]
By Leigh Haugh on October 15, 2014
Brand Loyalty
Blogs, Leigh Haugh
From an entertainment perspective, we live in an exciting time. Technology has advanced to the point where people can stream music, movies and television programs on their cellphones, televisions are ultra-thin with video quality rivaling the theatrical experience, and nearly every public location has accessible wireless internet connections. Admittedly, a lot of these breakthroughs are […]