Columns

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; […]

As 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 […]

Cocktails 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 […]

Singer 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 […]

Unlike my previous column, this issue is all about future releases, acquisitions, and surprises. There’s news from the phone and web sectors. Now that the annual IFA technology trade show is over, we thought we’d get a break from new releases and surprises. But, here we are again, still talking about these releases and some […]