Columns

Ah, the dreaded “C” word: Christmas. Now that November is upon us, we enter the world of mega-purchases and last-minute presents. Welcome to overspending, where even one wrong purchase decision may catapult us into debt. Maybe it’s time to consider the following money management steps: Set goals Let’s take this time to identify our values […]

I identify as genderqueer, an umbrella term that basically means, “I don’t fit into the gender binary.” I came across this term a year ago and was instantly drawn to it. As a person of Anishinaabe and European heritage, I have always carried multiple identities. Genderqueer is vague, which is perfect; gender itself is a […]

Before I reveal the latest video game releases, let’s share some gamer news. First, have you heard that Nintendo decided not to manufacture any more Wii consoles in Japan? But why? Nintendo doesn’t clarify why they are discontinuing the Japanese manufacturing of the product; they also fail to mention if this dismissal will continue throughout […]

We all have busy lives; each one of us has commitments to family, work, school, and other endeavours. As a student organizer and activist in many social justice campaigns and movements, there are really two major obstacles to overcome. One obstacle, of course, is the forces of inequality and the many abstract features, covert and […]

A contingent of police and other government paramilitary forces were forced to retreat from an attack on the Elsipogtog First Nation in recent weeks. The state was attempting to violently enforce an illegal injunction on behalf of Southwestern Energy, a Texas-based company trying to exploit natural gas resources of the First Nation. After the Elsipogtog […]

Ahhh, the long weekend. Wasn’t it great to have that extra day away from school? But now it’s back to studying. It was nice to visit friends and family for Thanksgiving, or even have a day to socialize with some people we haven’t seen in a while. But now that the holidays are over, it […]

In 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 […]

The 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; […]