Not the Last Word: Abolish examsI’ve written before about my belief that exams are generally a poor way to review a person’s knowledge about a subject. I’m still holding tight to that belief, as it was recently reinforced when I watched a documentary about Finland’s education system. In 1968, Finland’s system changed when parliament introduced legislation introducing a new comprehensive […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: How Star Wars copied DuneOne of the most notable things I experienced while reading Frank Herbert’s Dune saga and watching both of Denis Villeneuve’s newest adaptations of the popular science fiction novel (both are really good and quite worthy of your time, especially the second one) is how much George Lucas stole from Herbert’s work when he created the […] Continue Reading |
Listen and Learn: Dylan Willows Celebration a night of loveTuesday, March 19 was a bittersweet night of love honouring Dylan Willows, formerly of The Zone 91.3 FM, as he faces terminal cancer. This was the second of two sold-out shows that made up the Dylan Willows Celebration, put together to help raise money for Willows and his family. Willows was overwhelmed by the support, […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: Gaining ZenIn my Eastern Religions class, we recently had the unique experience of spending time with a Buddhist priest. I don’t know exactly what I was expecting, but I was surprised. The reverend was dressed in traditional garb, but didn’t give off the impression of someone who was floating 24/7 on a cloud of Zen. He […] Continue Reading |
Listen and Learn: Camosun student Tyler Evans-Knott shines from spark to flameThe annual Spark to Flame concert presented by the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) is a showcase where students perform solos accompanied by a symphony. This year’s took place on Saturday, February 24; the age range was large, with the youngest student being 10 years old and others attending Camosun College. My favourite performance at […] Continue Reading |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Walk it offWell, Camosun students, it’s that time of year: crunch time for the winter semester. I don’t know about you, but for me, this semester has flown by. It almost feels like I blinked and suddenly I have three papers and four exams due next week and countless quizzes on the horizon. It’s easy to become […] Continue Reading |
Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Practicing non-violenceOne of the foundational principles of yoga is ahimsa, which is the Sanskrit word for non-violence. The teachings of yogic philosophy and asana (physical postures) include the application of non-violence toward all beings, including oneself. The practice of ahimsa, on and off the mat, begins in the mind and actions toward oneself and in thought […] Continue Reading |
Lydia’s Film Critique: Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 BruxellesMy mother, your mother, his mother is waiting. The water is boiling, laundry is in the dryer, supper is ready in about five minutes, and she waits for me, you, and him. Discreetly, she knits mankind a wool sweater to keep armoured from the unkind but asks for no thanks in return. She is a […] Continue Reading |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Nutrition talkNutrition plays a pivotal role in the overall health and well-being of men, impacting various aspects of our lives, ranging from physical performance to mental acuity. Today, I’ll be sharing some actionable nutrition tips to help you improve your health and wellness one meal at a time. The number-one easiest way to improve your health […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: Aging difficultiesI’ve mentioned before that I’m one of those late-blooming students that decided to go back to school in their 30s. I’d previously had a rather unpredictable and gregarious lifestyle through much of my life, changing jobs and careers, dabbling (or rather absorbing myself) in activities that were not healthy to my body or spirit. The […] Continue Reading |
