Bateman Centre exhibit looks at the beauty of birdsThere’s such a push for housing on the south island that developers are buying up and tearing down any unprotected piece of forest they can find. It’s a great boon for local economies, of course; people in construction jobs keep on working and the influx of new residents helps to increase our tax base. But […] Continue Reading |
First Things First: Picture-perfect notesHave you ever heard of the studyblr or studygram community? It’s a wretched, cursed place that I willingly visit, and you might too. There’s something so clean and perfect about it that makes me so conflicted I decided to write a column—no, a warning—on what it is and why I love it. Simply, it is […] Continue Reading |
Communication Error: Parrot juiceI thought that I saw a parrot; a flock of parrots flying freely here and there—parrots everywhere. Although I am not entirely sure if they were parrots or not. As I stared intensely out of my window I witnessed a colourful figure ascending from one corner of my eye to the other; in a blink […] Continue Reading |
Crunch time: What are we really examining with final exams?I’ve been a student at Camosun for three years; the biggest hurdle I’ve experienced has been getting through final exams. The feeling is always the same: anxiety squirming in the pit of my stomach as I try to figure out how I can prove myself on a few small sheets of paper. My own recall […] Continue Reading |
Directing The Master Builder a dream come true for Blue Bridge’s Brian RichmondWhen Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre was putting together their 2019 season with the theme of “travel the world with us,” bringing plays from across the globe to Victoria’s own Roxy Theatre, artistic director Brian Richmond knew he had to include David Hare’s adaptation of Henrik Isben’s The Master Builder. “I’m just a huge fan of […] Continue Reading |
Roller derby offers fun, sport, outlet for local playerWhenever a person hears the words “roller derby,” there’s a very specific image that comes to mind. It’s an image of angry women—women you don’t want to offend—pushing and clawing their way around a rink. There’s an aura of mystery around it too, and everyone who hears those words is instantly curious. That’s why when […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: May 15 to June 11, 2019Until Sunday, October 27Debris in the seaThe Maritime Museum of BC has a new exhibit, The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, examining, you guessed it, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Covering twice the surface area of Texas, and made up of up to an estimated 3.6 trillion pieces of garbage, the patch is only one of […] Continue Reading |
Kayfabulous: May 15, 2019 issue |
New Music Revue: Joey Landreth comes up short on HindsightJoey LandrethHindsight(Cadence Recordings)2.5/5 Winnipeg blues rock guitarist Joey Landreth has returned with his second solo album, Hindsight, and he’s definitely taking a change of direction from his Juno-winning work with The Bros. Landreth. The album features guitar-driven power-trio sounds that blur the lines between modern blues rock and Landreth’s folk/blues roots. Hindsight is strong through […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: The Warhawks craft excellent debut albumThe WarhawksNever Felt So Good(Self-Released)4/5 The Warhawks’ debut LP, Never Felt So Good, makes me want more from this incredibly talented rock and roll band, who consist of three cousins and a long-time friend. And Matt Orlando, John and Pat Bilodeau, and Tom Lipski have crafted a great rock album here, proving why they’ve established […] Continue Reading |
