Columns

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 […]

With the diagnosis of mental illness rising at an alarming rate, it isn’t a stretch to say that we live in a time of crisis. A prime example of the desperation of this situation can be found in Vancouver, where the mayor and police chief recently proposed that the Riverview psychiatric institution be reopened. Much […]

So, the last couple of weeks were crazy enough in the smartphone sector, maybe because the IFA 2013Ęconsumer electronics show recently kicked off and a lot of new smartphones and tablets were made official and showcased during the event. Here are some more recent tech stories that you shouldn’t have missed: iPhone 5s incoming So, […]

I know I’ve been rambling about Nintendo for the last few issues, but it seems they’ve been using little tactics to get the public to notice them. So what’s new with Nintendo? Well, they’ve created a new handheld game console, the Nintendo 2DS. As some of you have heard, the 2DS is an inexpensive version […]

In celebration of bisexual visibility day on September 23, the Camosun College Student Society’s Pride Collective spent time speaking to students and raising some of the issues associated with bisexual identities. Some of the issues contributing to the oppression of such identities include patriarchal double standards, common misconceptions, and lack of representation. Double standards for […]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced that Canada will be giving over $203 million dollars to the Muskoka Initiative, part of a $1.1-billion commitment to improve maternal, newborn, and child health in developing countries. Meanwhile, at home in Canada, Harper has eliminated funding for the National Association of Women in Law, cut the funding for […]