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Revisiting the Vancouver Canucks 2011 Playoff Run

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We finally made it. The Vancouver Canucks have won their first playoff series since the 2019-2020 bubble-run (Covid playoffs), but really it’s been 11 years since the boys won a legitimate playoff series. That came back in 2011, after Alex Burrows infamously ‘slayed the dragon’ in round 1, they would go on to the Cup finals only to fall short to Boston in game 7. 

Vancouver has made the playoffs a handful of times since then, but failed to win a round until now. 

The buzz around the city is palpable, as fans get their first taste of playoffs in over a decade. With this recent wave of success, let’s revisit the 2011 cup run and relive some (not all, for obvious reasons) of those wonderful moments during the Canucks’ best shot at the cup to date. 

Round 1: Alex Burrows lands the final blow against Chicago in game 7. Vancouver took a 3-0 series lead only to lose the next 3 and needed overtime in game 7 to win the series. 

Round 2: The emergence of Ryan Kesler as a playoff superstar. Kesler is widely viewed as instrumental in getting the Canucks past Nashville, their second-round opponent during the 2011 run. The two-way forward earned the nickname “Beast Mode” after racking up five goals and 11 points in the six games it took the team to down the Predators.

Round 3: The stanchion bounce. Kevin Bieksa is the only one on the ice who knows where the puck is, and slams one home in double OT to win the series in 5 against the San Jose Sharks. 

Chills. 

Round 4: Of course, the series against Boston is one to forget. Although that series went to 7 games, the Canucks were barely in it the whole way. Each game they won was by the skin of their teeth, and Boston was handing them blowouts in their wins. Failing to even score a goal in game 7, they lost 4-0 and the Bruins took the cup back to New England. Unfortunately, Canucks fans are best known today for the havoc that ensued after the game. 

But we can help change that. We’ve been given an opportunity to show how passionate Canucks fans can be disruptive but not destructive. Cheer on the boys & if they lose, don’t burn a car. Let’s go Canucks. 

The Voice Within: Do We All Have More to Say?

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Have you ever felt like the “real you” was hiding just beneath the surface? That there were words, thoughts, or a whole personality locked away, waiting to break free? The idea of a hidden voice is something I’ve wrestled with for years.

Growing up, I was the quiet kid. In class, my hand rarely shot up. At parties, you’d find me in the corner, not the center. Was that just my nature? Or was I scared to let my true self be heard? I’ve always wondered whether everyone is capable of singing and it’s a matter of refinement, or if some people just ‘have it’?

Then came college, with its promise of transformation. I joined a debate club, forcing myself to speak despite clammy hands and a racing heart. I took a writing class where the professor praised my “distinctive voice,” a phrase I’d never heard before. Did that voice exist all along, muffled by nerves?

The more I experiment, the more I believe in the untapped potential within us, Especially in BCIT’s Radio Arts & Entertainment program. I see friends who are timid in conversation but fierce writers on social media. I meet classmates who seem reserved but come alive on stage in theater productions. Is it that we have multiple voices, or one voice that can manifest in countless ways?

It’s a question without an easy answer. Psychologists might talk about personality facets or conditioned behaviors. Artists might point to creativity and the urge to express ourselves in different mediums. My personal theory? We’re all carrying a symphony of voices inside, some bold and brassy, others soft and hesitant. It’s about finding the right instruments to play them on.

The quest for my own “hidden voice” has been messy. There have been awkward speeches, cringe-worthy posts, and those moments where I still shrink back instead of speaking out. But there have also been breakthroughs – the unexpected surge of eloquence during a first impression, the surprising wit I find when writing a funny text, the sense of connection when my words resonate with someone else.

I may never fully unlock every voice I harbor, but I’m determined to keep searching. Because I believe the real adventure isn’t about becoming a different person. It’s about discovering all the ways you can be the person you already are, just with the volume turned up a little higher.

The Rise of the “Chaos Curator”: Decoding TikTok’s Newest Trend

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Scrolling through TikTok is like getting dropped into a high-energy carnival. You’ve got your dance crazes, viral pranks, and the strangely satisfying videos that trigger your ASMR. But lately, there’s a new breed of creator taking over the FYP (For You Page): the Chaos Curator. Why they’re showing up or where they came from remains to be discovered. 

These creators don’t follow the typical polished, curated content formula. Instead, they thrive on the messy, unexpected, and often unhinged. Think: impromptu dance-offs in the grocery store, bizarre food combinations, or deliberately awkward public interactions—all documented with a chaotic energy.

Why the sudden surge in chaos? Perhaps it’s a rebellion against the perfectly filtered Instagram aesthetic. In a world obsessed with appearances and impressions, these creators offer an unvarnished and hilariously relatable alternative. You can’t help but laugh, both at them and at yourself for recognizing something familiar in their antics. There’s something about tapping into our rebellious nature by provoking and condoning what would generally be perceived as unusual behavior, many of us have a hard time being our true selves in public due to fear of perception. These videos are a glimpse into an untamed, standard-less society. With no rules to adhere to, we would witness the raw humanity of every individual.

“Cringe culture is constantly evolving as trends fall in and out of style. An example of this phenomenon is Japanese anime, which was recently popularized in the US by celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion and Michael B. Jordan.”- The Spectator

Some call it “cringey.” Others term it authentic and liberating. Regardless, the Chaos Curator is here to stay. They’re pushing the boundaries of entertainment, reminding us that it’s okay to be a little weird, a little messy, and to have a whole lot of fun in the process.

So, the next time you encounter a TikTok that makes you double-take and ask, “what did I just watch?”, remember – it might not be random. It might just be the art of chaos, expertly curated. Welcome to the age of unpredictable, unfiltered, and undeniably hilarious entertainment – and it’s only going to get wilder from here.