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Global News
2 days ago
- General
- Global News
The ultimate back-to-school supplies checklist
The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. The hunt for the best backpack, headphones, and water bottle can be a pretty big deal. Kids are looking for favourite colours, fun prints, and trending accessories. Parents are seeking function, durability, and good deals. Well, we've got the best of both worlds, with can't-miss selects for students in every age group. Get ready to check some items off your back-to-school shopping list! Preschool & Kindergarten The littlest students will need everything from an extra set of clothing to a backpack and simple pencil case, to be ready for their first day of school. Story continues below advertisement Kindergarten Name Label Pack Parents swear by these stick-on labels for a reason. Add them to backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, jackets and more. They're laundry- and dishwasher-safe, and the left-right shoe labels will even help kids to get their indoor sneakers on the right feet. $32.81 at Mabel's Labels Sistema to Go Bento Box Lunch containers should be easy for little hands to open, and able to withstand a thrashing in your kid's backpack. Kids and parents love these colourful bento boxes that keep crackers, veggie sticks, and other favourite foods organized (and separate!) for snack time, lunch time, and beyond. $8.97 on Amazon (was $13.29) Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Stick Stock your little one's first pencil case with all the essentials, including pencils, erasers, blunt-tipped scissors, crayons, and these classic glue sticks that go on purple and dry clear for easy crafting. $5.59 on Amazon Story continues below advertisement Elementary school Your budding scholar is in need of some specific supplies to support their learning at this stage—including a statement-making backpack and lunch bag! Herschel Heritage Youth Backpack in Scavenger Hunt Meadow Your little builder will love this knapsack's unique brick-floral pattern. It's a collaboration with Herschel, the brand known for durable, functional bags, so you can count on it being built for toting around everything your kid needs—including budding design ideas! 74.99 at LEEO Story continues below advertisement Amazon Basics Washable Round Tip Assorted School Marker Pens A full set of washable markers is a must. This 24-pack comes with a full rainbow of colours and a round tip design that's ideal for drawing and colouring. $22.61 on Amazon Trailblazer Lightweight Lunch Bag Trust us when we say, the lunch bag is a very important accessory, so be sure to get your kid's input on the style they prefer to strut around the school cafeteria with. This one has a roomy main compartment, and comes in different colours and prints. $7 at Staples You may also like: Sharpie Pocket Highlighters – $3 Owala SmoothSip – $32.04 Story continues below advertisement Yodo Playful Kids Lunch Box – $23.88 Middle school The transition to grade seven can be a big change for some students, who may be changing schools, moving around to different classrooms, and using lockers for the first time. And (shocker!), tweens aren't always the most organized bunch. They're still building these skills, so supplies that are durable, easy-to-use, and affordable (because inevitably something will get lost), are key. Avery 3 Ring Binder A simple three-ring binder will help to keep their assignments tidy and organized. Pick up a few in different colours and patterns they can use throughout the school year. $13.5 on Amazon Story continues below advertisement Gym Locker Lock For their first locker, consider a combination lock that uses letters, as some kids have an easier time remembering a word, rather than a series of numbers. (And be sure to have it written down at home, just in case they forget it anyway!) $17.4 on Amazon Contigo Ashland 2.0 Water Bottle with Straw and Leak-Proof Locking Lid Keep busy kids happy and hydrated from morning school bus ride to after school activities. The sturdy spout means this water bottle is spillproof when they are drinking, and the handle makes it easy for them to carry around all day. $15.27 at Walmart High School Kids going into grades nine through 12 will be excited to refresh their binders and bookbags as usual, but may also require some additional items, like a new laptop, tablet, or set of noise-canceling headphones for independent study time. Story continues below advertisement Vandel The Original Puffy Laptop Sleeve This stylish sleeve will keep their laptop safe as the schlep between lectures, seminars, and study group meet-ups. The puffy design looks great and does an excellent job of cushioning and fits most 13- and 14-inch devices. $33.99 on Amazon (was $49.99) Skullcandy Hesh ANC Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones If they have trouble focusing on homework, a pair of noise cancelling headphones can be a game changer. This comfy pair does an excellent job of blocking out background sounds while delivering clear rich audio. $149.99 on Amazon $149.99 at Best Buy Pumpkin Pecan Waffles PocketBac Hand Sanitizer We can't fully explain it, but kids love these hand sanitizer gels (and parents like the idea of stopping germs in their tracks). The seasonal scents are pretty fun–– one smells like a nutty, sweet fall brunch. We recommend buying a few, and a holder they can hang on their backpack. $2.95 at Bath & Body Works Story continues below advertisement College & University Getting them ready for higher education requires more than what they can stash in a backpack. If they're moving into a dorm room or a new apartment, your student will need some key living supplies, as well as the usual pens and notebooks. Kindle Colorsoft The newest e-reader has all the Kindle features they love (like access to millions of titles and the ability to highlight text), plus a high-contrast colour display, adjustable warm light, and up to eight weeks of battery life. It's perfect for course materials and weekend reads. $264.99 on Amazon Story continues below advertisement Cubiker Home Office Computer Desk with Drawers There's no way around it: they need a good desk. This compact option with neutral styling is ideal for almost every space and the clever storage options will help to keep them organized during study time and beyond. $94.99 on Amazon (was $109.99) Black+Decker Splitbrew 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker Some busy school mornings just require caffeine. This clever java maker can brew both hot and iced coffee in a single carafe, making it ideal for sharing with roommates. $59.99 at Canadian Tire You may also like: Quartet Plastic Frame Magnetic Whiteboard – $9.99 Story continues below advertisement Kipling Seoul 15-Inch Laptop Backpack – $143.27 2025-2026 Weekly/Monthly Academic Planner – $35.42
Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Owen Wilson's Golf Comedy STICK Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+ — GeekTyrant
Apple TV+ is keeping the laughs on the green. The streamer has officially renewed Owen Wilson's sports comedy Stick for a second season, just as the Season 1 finale drops today. The series, created by Jason Keller, has been a breakout hit since its June 4 debut, regularly landing in Apple TV+'s daily Top 10. In the spirit of Ted Lasso , Stick blends heartfelt storytelling with offbeat humor, following a group of misfits bonded by golf, friendship, and second chances. Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, better known as Stick , a former golf prodigy whose career flamed out two decades ago. After his marriage falls apart and he's stuck working at a sporting goods store in Indiana, Pryce bets everything on a 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi, played by Peter Dager. Returning for Season 2 are fan favorites including Marc Maron as Pryce's buddy Mitts, Mariana Treviño as Santi's mom Elena, and Lilli Kay as Zero, a bartender turned caddy. Season 1 also featured memorable appearances from Judy Greer, Timothy Olyphant, and real-life golf stars like Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, and Max Homa, along with cameos from broadcasters Jim Nantz and Trevor Immelman. Apple TV+ head of programming Matt Cherniss expressed excitement about the show's future: 'With first season of Stick, audiences instantly fell in love with the charming, funny and heartfelt world that Jason, Owen and their all-star team created this season. There's plenty more in the bag for fans of the series, and we're thrilled they'll soon have the chance to discover Pryce Cahill's next chapter.' The Season 1 finale, 'Déjà Vu All Over Again,' teases big developments for Pryce and Santi. While details on Season 2 are under wraps, Keller hinted in an interview that the story's next chapter might shift dynamics in surprising ways. Keller, who serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Wilson, shared his excitement about continuing the story: 'I am inspired and humbled by the audience reaction to Stick , and I'm thrilled to be making a second season with this magical cast, led by the incomparable Owen Wilson, and the wonderful creative team at Apple TV+. It's a joy to be able to continue this story. Most importantly, however, this Season 2 order will provide me with an undeniable excuse to play even more golf. Thank you, Apple TV+.' Wilson echoed that sentiment, saying: 'I think we all had a great time making it. It's really nice to see the show connecting with people and to know that we get a chance to continue the story.' Produced by Apple Studios with executive producers from Propagate Content and Entertainment 360, the series boasts an impressive roster of directors, including Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton, Jaffar Mahmood, David Dobkin, MJ Delaney, and John Hamburg. I enjoyed the first season of the series as it had a great mix of humor, heart, and sports drama. Season 2 is sure to be another hole-in-one for Apple TV+.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Stick' cast share what they want next for their characters in Season 2: 'It starts at the top'
Warning: Spoilers for "Stick" Season 1, including the finale We've reached that bittersweet moment of the Apple TV+ show Stick where we've seen the season finale end on a high note, but that means we don't have a new episode to look forward to next week. Going into the finale with Santi's (Peter Dager) estranged father, Gary (Mackenzie Astin), showing up at his golf tournament, fans were interested to see how that dynamic played out. While Santi initially decides to switch out Pryce (Owen Wilson) as his caddie for his dad, when the pressure of the tournament is on and Santi makes some mistakes, we see Gary's verbal abuse. It's in that moment Santi realizes that while he hoped his dad would be supportive, things haven't changed from the circumstances of his youth. But Pryce is there to support Santi in a way Gary never has, as Santi chooses Pryce as his caddie for the final holes. As Pryce tells Santi it's completely his call how he finishes the game, Zero (Lilli Kay) starts singing Simon & Garfunkel's "Cecilia," as a way to calm down and support Santi. It's a song Pryce already revealed helps him get through stressful moments, and the whole crowd at the tournament follows Zero's lead and starts singing. Santi's success comes back to finish the tournament, but it's not enough to win. The season finale ends with Santi convincing Pryce to play a game of golf with him, telling Pryce to not take it easy on him. As Pryce strikes the ball, resulting in an "oh shit" reaction from Santi, the episode ends. 'I trust them more than any of my particular wishes and desires' With that finale moment, fans are wondering whether Season 2 could include Pryce's return to competitive golf, with creator Jason Keller telling Deadline that's something he'd "want to explore." For Lilli Kay, who plays Zero, while a romantic relationship blossomed between them and Santi, Kay wants Zero to be explored with more independence in Season 2. "My wish list for Zero is for Zero to get to come into their own, with their own passions and their own things, alongside ... getting to support [Santi] and encourage him," Kay told Yahoo Canada. "Knowing the sort of partnership they have, I know that he would show up for them the same way that they show up for him." But one thing Kay highlighted for Season 1 is the effective way that the show's creative team, Keller and executive producer and writer Christopher Moynihan in particular, crafted Zero, a gender-fluid character, in Stick. "This was a conversation that I had with Jason before even the chemistry read with Peter, 'I want to make sure that I'm the right person for this, ... that my identity is aligned with this character and what you're trying to do here,'" Kay said. "First of all, Jason just blew me away in that conversation. And second of all, we continued to have conversations every step of the way." "They were so inviting and welcoming and collaborative about all of it. ... We had a lot of the scripts and we were on the phone going, OK does this beat track? Does this make sense? And being that Zero and I identify the same way, I think that was a really helpful tool, because I was allowed to be in dialogue with everyone. It became just really organic and really easy to do that authentically, because it was just me." For Peter Dager, while he jokingly identified that he'd love for Santi to "have a six pack" in Season 2, he stressed that he has total confidence in the team behind the show to continue the story in a positive way. "It starts at the top," Dager said. "You can sort of save some things as an actor and make things happen on the day, but if the structure is good, then everybody who gets added to bring that thing to life, it's probably going to be good, or feel good." "Jason and Chris in the room, and Apple as a studio fully believing in it, it's felt throughout the whole set. And so if we get to do it again, I completely trust the people at the top to make sure that we've got a good story and everybody's fulfilled, and everybody feels like they've got something to do the next time. ... I trust them more than any of my particular wishes and desires."
USA Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Zac Efron's shirtless golf groove is the perfect 'Stick' TV theme song: Hear it now
The theme song to the AppleTV+ golf series "Stick" is so infectiously good that the ditty is the soundtrack to Zac Efron's viral shirtless golf outing. The actor and his brother, Dylan Efron, showed off impressive swings — and serious abs — in the golfing video posted to Dylan's TikTok and Instagram Reels accounts on July 22 with the simple comment: "Sticks." The comment referred to the series "Stick," which features the theme song, "And It's Gone." The Efron brothers are feeling the song that plays in the video. "Stick" stars Owen Wilson as one-time golf phenom Pryce Cahill, who overcomes personal trauma to make a comeback as a mentor. Executive producer Jason Keller told USA TODAY that he struggled to find the perfect song to reflect Cahill's "vibe" of optimism, pain, and renewal for the series (which is now streaming its Season 1 finale). Owen Wilson talks 'Stick': Star loved outputting these pros in AppleTV+ series "I was looking for the right feeling, but I just couldn't find it," said Keller, who stumbled across the Ohio-based folk band Caamp during the search. "I knew immediately they were the perfect fit for the show. I've since learned they are a very popular band." Keller asked Caamp lead singer Taylor Meier, who happens to be an avid golfer, to compose the "Stick" theme song. "I had to kind of talk him into it. I think he wanted nothing to do with me," Keller admitted. "But I asked him to read the scripts and kept talking to him about what I was hoping for." Keller was working on the golf set when he received a sound file and a text from Meier. "He wrote, 'Try this. Is this what you're looking for? And it was that song,'" Keller continued. "I played it out loud for everyone while we were shooting the show. It was perfect right out of the gate." What's the theme song from 'Sticks'? Caamp recorded "And It's Gone" while making the band's recently released fifth studio album, "Copper Changes Color." The album debuted on Spotify's Top 10 Albums: Debut USA. The band is on its first headlining tour in three years with back-to-back sold-out shows at New York City's Radio Music Hall (Sept. 12 and 13). You can stream "And It's Gone" here. Note: The song title has nothing to do with whatever happened to Zac Efron's shirt on the golf course. How to watch Owen Wilson in 'Stick' All of Season 1 of "Stick" is now streaming on AppleTV+. On July 23, the day the "Stick" Season 1 finale dropped, AppleTV+ confirmed that Season 2 is in the works. Listen to "Copper Changes Color" here.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Owen Wilson golf comedy 'Stick' renwed for Season 2
July 23 (UPI) -- Apple TV+ announced Wednesday that it has renewed Stick for a second season. The news coincides with the Season 1 finale. Stick launched on June 4 and stars Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, nicknamed Stick, who is 20 years past his professional golf career after a public meltdown. Now unemployed and divorced, Pryce seeks redemption by mentoring teenage golfer Santi (Peter Dager). Wilson, Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño and Lilli Kay will return for Season 2. Jason Keller created Stick. In a statement, Wilson said, "I think we all had a great time making it. It's really nice to see the show connecting with people and to know that we get a chance to continue the story!" Season 1 featured cameos by guest stars Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Max Homa, Wyndham Clark, Jim Nantz, Trevor Immelman and Dan Rapaport from the golf world. Actors Judy Greer and Timothy Olyphant also recurred. Solve the daily Crossword
