Communication Error: Grammaticalization of the writer

Sitting on the edge of your seat, posited at the end of the beginning of the starting line. Gears shifting without synchronicity. Flailing rubber particulates from rotating tires that move without the appearance of going anywhere. Characterless smoke clouds pervade left and right. The sky opens up just as the snowfall reverses its direction and […]

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First Things First: Are summer classes worth it?

Classes? In summer? Should I? By instinct I would say “absolutely not,” because I like not doing things. However, I also hate not doing anything productive and then feeling like an absolute fool for not doing anything. Instead, I’ll make the decision easier for all of us. What you need to consider is what you […]

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Cultural Showcase Event casts spotlight on international students

Camosun students from around the globe are coming together again in this year’s Cultural Showcase Event, a longstanding tradition at the college to help celebrate different cultures through a creative lens. Second year Business student Luis Aguilera is an international student from Mexico; Aguilera will be co-hosting the event for the second year after getting […]

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Health with Tess: Stretch it out

You know that hunchy, achy feeling right between your shoulder blades and up into your neck? Some people call it “texting neck” but I think it can be equally named “Instagram neck” or “Candy Crush neck.” Too much time slouching over our phones is bad for our posture, impacting our organs, body language, and causing […]

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New Music Revue: Adam Baldwin takes listener on moving journey with new EP

Adam BaldwinNo Rest for the Wicked(Sonic Records)4.5/5 Adam Baldwin’s second solo EP, No Rest for the Wicked, is a catchy and energetic rock release that takes the listener on a journey through Baldwin’s fight with drug addiction. Each song beautifully captures emotion, from the guilt-ridden “Shattered” to the hopeful “Dark Beside the Dawn,” all while […]

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New Music Revue: Ladytron give good feelings after seven years

LadytronLadytron (!K7)4/5  This is the first album in seven years for British synthpop quartet Ladytron, and its 13 tracks give me all kinds of good feelings. The band’s connection to their music is out of this world and it makes for an amazing artistic experience. They’re masters of their genre, and it shows. “Deadzone” has a […]

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New Music Revue: Emily King half-delivers with new album

Emily KingScenery(ATO Records)3/5 Scenery is Emily King’s fourth album; while her 2007 debut earned her a Grammy nomination as an R&B and soul artist, Scenery has more of an indie vibe. This romantic album starts off strong, smooth, and sultry—my head was bobbing along to the unique and catchy drum beats of the first few […]

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