Exploring the many tragedies of opera with Pacific Opera Victoria’s FalstaffSuicides, poisoning, murders; deaths upon deaths narrated by the penetrating sound of the orchestra and performer. Welcome to the opera. But, it’s not all bad news: there is a comedic side of opera that gets overlooked. Commonly known for his great tragedies, Giuseppe Verdi’s last opera was Falstaff. Based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of […] Continue Reading |
College struggles to keep buildings in good repairAs a new multimillion dollar trades building is being erected at the Interurban campus, Camosun College is also facing a constantly growing deferred maintenance debt that, if not addressed, could result in college-wide safety and occupancy issues, according to Ian Tol, director of physical resources. Researchers at the provincial government estimate Camosun College requires over […] Continue Reading |
A Message from the Camosun College Student Society: Frosh week chants also racistIn addition to the rape chants used during University of BC’s frosh week, it has now become known that a racist and misogynist anti-Aboriginal chant was also used during the welcome-back-week activities. Reports say the chant of “white man, steal our land” was used by a team of Commerce Undergraduate Students called “Pochahontas” as they […] Continue Reading |
Noms!:Victoria’s Crooked Goose Bistro is worth a try despite location and beef burgerThe Crooked Goose Bistro is a bit of a crapshoot, with some original takes on foods and some classics that leave much to be desired. The Goose can be found near Camosun College’s Interurban Campus, at the intersection of Interurban and Wilkinson: that god-awful one that backs up in every direction every morning and afternoon; […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Gay Shame not all rainbowsThis year, in a haze of rainbow flags and sparkly confetti, I participated in my very first gay pride parade. With a big smile and a multicoloured parasol, I hid my urge to vomit while waving to all the people lining the streets enthralled in the extravagant floats and outrageous costumes. I was uncomfortable, and […] Continue Reading |
Queerly Forward: Looking back, moving forwardAs individuals we are always part of a larger collective. Our personal identities are greatly influenced and shaped by the history of our culture. It’s important for the healthy development of our communities to honour and recognize the parts of these histories that draw us closer together, and provide inspiration and strength in order to […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: Get the most out of networking eventsCocktails in castles; cheese in design houses; gluten-free pancakes: networking events in Victoria are never a bore. Whatever your academic major or personal interests, there is something out there for you. All you need are these six tips to get the most out of the networking experience. 1. Prepare an elevator pitch about yourself: roughly […] Continue Reading |
Dracula hits Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle for some spooks and chillsAutumn has arrived. Burnt orange leaves begin to carpet the ground and dark grey clouds seem to linger forever. Heavy rains and howling winds make Victoria the perfect backdrop for harrowing tales, particularly those of the vampire variety. This autumn is no exception, as next week boasts the third year of Giggling Iguana and Launch […] Continue Reading |
Fractured reality: Victoria’s William Head on Stage prison theatre project reveals humanityThis is a story about a live theatre production featuring puppets. But it’s also a story about men in prison. How these two things intersect is the tale of William Head on Stage, the only theatre production company in Canada that holds public theatre inside a federal correctional facility. Co-directors Ingrid Hansen of SNAFU Dance […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: O’Connor’s Cyrus attack flawedSinger Sinead O’Connor is being praised in recent media reports for condemning the poor behaviour of pop star Miley Cyrus in an open letter. Admittedly, Cyrus’ behaviour should be criticized and there are plenty of articles detailing this issue. But what no one seems to be addressing is the problems with O’Connor’s open letter. Her […] Continue Reading |
