Let’s Talk?: Fuckboys 2.0Last issue, I talked (or vented and gave our poor editor an extra grey hair or two) about my frustration with “fuckboys” and the role they play in today’s society. I think it’s important to acknowledge just that: they play a role. They are not the be-all-end-all of the dating pool, and as a society […] Continue Reading |
USS celebrates 10 years of music with special Victoria memoriesToronto indie-rock duo USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker) are revelling in 10 years of making music together on The Bonavista Tour, a birthday celebration of sorts for the band and their fans. Vocalist Ashley Buchholz says that Victoria is actually home to a special moment in the band’s history. “Victoria was the first big show we […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: November 7 to 20, 2018Thursday, November 8 CCSS movie night The Camosun College Student Society is hosting a screening of the documentary The Right to Learn on Thursday, November 8. A panel discussion with the filmmaker and guests will follow the screening, which begins at 1:30 in Young 216 at the Lansdowne campus. See camosunstudent.org for more info. Thursday, […] Continue Reading |
Larkin Poe take independent route to roots rockAtlanta roots-rock sister duo Larkin Poe are about to fly through Victoria as they head out on a world tour, and they’re coming here for a cause: their show is a benefit for Community Living Victoria, a non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Rebecca and […] Continue Reading |
Referendum to join Canadian Alliance of Student Associations passes in student society electionsA referendum question asking Camosun College students if they would like to be members of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) passed in the recent Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) elections, meaning that Camosun students may soon be part of a national student organization again. Almost the exact same number of students voted in […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Younger Then impress on second albumYounger Then Bad Life (Standby Records) 4.5/5 New York indie rockers Younger Then’s second album, Bad Life, is a deeply cohesive alternative record with a great deal of experimentation. It makes for a very enjoyable listening experience. “Sara Told Them” is one of the best songs on the album. The use of reverb truly makes […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: You are not a slave to your jobDespite any superficial vision or mission statements, the natural law of a corporation is that it must make as much money for its shareholders as it possibly can, by any means necessary. Often this takes the form of a charade of corporate responsibility in order to deceive customers, suppliers, and employees into believing that the […] Continue Reading |
Hyang Cho turns mundane objects into art in new exhibitButtons, glass jars, tape. In the exhibition At Random, artist Hyang Cho brings a new perspective to mundane items like these. Originally from Korea, Cho relocated to Canada about 15 years ago and currently lives in Guelph, Ontario. Learning how to navigate a different country with a new language has been a wellspring of inspiration […] Continue Reading |
The Periodic Column: The action potential of the thalamusHow do our brains decide what to learn? As students, how can we force our brains to hold on to the facts from our classes that we need to remember for exams instead of random information from our favourite TV shows? Turns out, researchers at Harvard University were wondering that, too. In order to learn, […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Chargers golfers return from national golf championshipsThe Camosun Chargers golf team travelled to Medicine Hat, Alberta last month to compete in the 2018 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) championships. The team competed at Desert Blume Golf Club from October 16 to 19 and placed 8 out of 11. Chargers golf head coach Doug Hastie says that although the team “actually overperformed […] Continue Reading |
