Tofino author Joanna Streetly shows eye for nature in Wild Fierce LifeAs someone who grew up fishing on the west coast of Vancouver Island, I often felt like I was reading about my own childhood in Tofino-based author Joanna Streetly’s Wild Fierce Life: Dangerous Moments on the Outer Coast (Caitlin Press). But the book isn’t about fishing. Streetly writes about the antagonist—nature—in this collection of short […] Continue Reading |
Communication Error: The importance of nonverbal communicationImagine a bird, or a plane. Now, everyone has a different image in their head of what a bird looks like (or maybe you’re just picturing Superman). Yet, everyone knows the definition of a bird, of a plane, and what they are. So, why would everyone have different representations of the “same” word? When we […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: The failure of feminismIf there is one harsh lesson I have learned in life, it’s that anger begets more anger. I have been violated. By men. But I am not angry with all men. I am angry with very specific men. I could be bitter, and perhaps I once was, until I stumbled upon a simple quote: “bitter […] Continue Reading |
New Camosun student club hopes to build connections with 3D printerWhen Landon Brown arrived at Camosun after attending UVic, he knew that he wanted to start a club. It was later that he started thinking about the idea of building a 3D printer from scratch. “I was surprised there wasn’t nearly as many clubs, or as much club enthusiasm, when I came to Camosun,” says […] Continue Reading |
Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival presents The Tempest through a modern feminist lensGreater Victoria Shakespeare Festival attendees may notice something different in an old classic this year as director Chelsea Haberlin takes The Tempest in a new direction, looking at the play through a modern feminist lens. “The treatment of women, our perspective on colonialism, and our perspective on race are different,” says Haberlin. “I definitely bring […] Continue Reading |
Losing me: What I wish I knew before I lost 110 poundsEveryone has a magic-wand wish. You know, that impossible thing that you would gladly give your right arm to your fairy godmother in exchange for: A stable relationship, a million dollars, bigger boobs, a smaller nose, free post-secondary education. For me, my wish was to be thin. I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society expelled from Canadian Federation of StudentsThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) has been expelled from the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). The CFS held its semi-annual general meeting in Gatineau, Quebec from Saturday, June 9 to Tuesday, June 12; representatives from the CCSS attended the meeting, where a motion passed to expel the CCSS, and all other member locals who […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: May 16, 2018 issue |
Communication Error: A few simple wordsHello, everyone. I’m excited to announce that this is my first of many editions of Communication Error, where I will shed light on the common ways we fail to communicate to each other properly and how taking a few extra steps can save us time and pain in the backside. We underestimate how crucial communication […] Continue Reading |
Ancient Egypt visits Victoria with new museum exhibitFor centuries, ancient Egypt has been a mystery and a source of inspiration for the West. Reproductions of obelisks, sphinxes, and pyramids were mounted in public squares, halls, cemeteries, and other urban spaces. Ancient Egyptian culture inspired literature, film, dance, music, fashion, and design. Egyptian artifacts in Western museums appeal to audiences to this day. […] Continue Reading |
