The Chopping Block Chronicles: Why are we afraid to cook?

The clash of pots and pans; the sound of a steak searing on a scorching hot skillet; the aromas of butter, rosemary, and sage filling the air. This to me is nothing short of divine, the organized chaos that fills my house on a regular basis. Cooking came out of necessity for me, but then […]

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New Music Revue: Domanique Grant delivers stories and personality on new EP

Domanique Grant Playhouse (Independent) 4/5 Toronto-based singer/songwriter Domanique Grant’s new EP, Playhouse, features six songs, each with its very own character. Playhouse’s first song and single, “Investment,” impresses with its blend of strong pop beats with some indie melody. This song could make audiences sway (and so could its video). But if the first song […]

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William Head on Stage brings theatre back to institution

What comes to mind when you think of walking through a metal detector, emptying out your pockets, and removing all loose items—including shoes—to be searched and scoured? No, you’re not in the airport preparing for a flight; you’re spending the evening at the theatre. In this case, the play is The Crossroads: A Prison Cabaret, […]

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Communication Error: Clone city

Not long ago I spoke about the communication funnel we can experience when ruminating on past conversations, the funnel often used to lament or predict the future with spent words of our former self. But what if our former selves were alive, their words burning so fiercely that a fiery lake surrounds the present us? […]

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Campus Access: Camosun missed the mark with Outdoor Learning Commons

The Outdoor Learning Commons is a relatively new addition to Camosun’s Lansdowne campus; the cluster of cement tables outside By the Books is only a few weeks old. While the idea itself appears efficient, there is one serious concern: the lack of accessible spots for those in wheelchairs and other people with mobility concerns. Of […]

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What’s Going On: October 24 to November 6, 2018

Until Sunday, November 4 One-man show about WWI Blue Bridge Theatre is presenting Billy Bishop Goes to War, a one-man show that combines music and theatre as one actor plays flying ace Billy Bishop and the 17 characters Bishop impersonates. Tickets range in price from $18 to $47 and can be purchased at bluebridgetheatre.ca.  Wednesday, […]

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First Things First: College 101

So, you’ve started your first year of college, and everything is priority number one to you. Assignments, quizzes, group work, book buying, and all the awful little details you forgot are at the top of your list. You need to knock these off one by one before you can tackle socializing, sleeping, eating, or even […]

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The Glorious Sons keep grounded on the rise to success

From opening for the Rolling Stones in Marseille to embarking on a cross-country Canadian tour, Ontario rockers The Glorious Sons are riding a thundering wave of success. Given such explosive popularity, it’s reasonable to assume their lives have changed dramatically, but vocalist/guitarist Brett Emmons says he’s focusing on staying grounded through it all. “I would […]

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Camosun Chargers volleyball teams get ready for season

The Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s volleyball teams are getting ready for their season to begin. The men’s team has four consecutive Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) championship titles to their name and are aiming to win their fifth consecutive championship. Head coach Charles Parkinson laughs when asked how he plans to fit six new […]

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