Write to Rise: Traditional publishing vs. self-publishing

You’ve inched your way into writing. First, you wrote for newspapers, magazines, and journals; now, you have a collection of short stories or even a poetry book (yes, someone did say poetry is making a comeback) ready to publish. But now what? Your expertise is growing and writing is getting easier for you. As mentioned […]

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Chargers volleyball player caught off guard with President’s Cup award win

Third-year women’s volleyball outside hitter Stephanie Galitzine didn’t expect to win the President’s Cup at the 24th Annual Camosun Chargers Athletic Awards Ceremony. In fact, it wasn’t until Camosun president Sherri Bell announced her name that Galitzine even realized she had been nominated.  “I was standing on stage shaking,” says Galitzine, who is in the […]

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Vancouver’s Frog Eyes come full circle as they prepare for farewell tour

All things must come to an end. After 17 years, Vancouver indie-rock band Frog Eyes—who started out in Victoria—are calling it quits. Their new album, Violet Psalms, will be the band’s last; guitarist/vocalist Carey Mercer says the circle is complete.  “When we were making it, it felt very much like we were making our first […]

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Burlesque fundraiser focuses on empowerment and broadening the idea of beauty

The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue might appear to be all sparkles and dazzling seductiveness from afar, but performer Champagne Sparkles says their upcoming HOT PINK! fundraiser event—which contains music, comedy, and dancing—conveys much more powerful messages around body image than what people are used to seeing. “People are certainly more aware of the mainstream ideals of […]

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New Music Revue: Greg Keelor explores his dark side on Last Winter

Greg Keelor Last Winter (Warner Music Canada) 4/5 Last Winter, the fifth solo release from Blue Rodeo founding member Greg Keelor, has flown in a bit under the radar. The four-song EP combines a new and different sound with the haunting and familiar vocals that helped weave Blue Rodeo into our collective memories. Melodic, ambient, […]

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What’s Going On: May 16 to June 12, 2018

Until Saturday, May 19 From Israel to Victoria Theatre Inconnu presents Tenant Haymovitch, a play about a young writer struggling with his past, from May 1 to 19. Set in a derelict apartment in the slums of Tel Aviv, Tenant Haymovitch brings the complexities of Israel to a theatre in Fernwood. Ticket prices vary from […]

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Unpacking the Bags: Managing cultural time

Managing your time on a day-to-day basis is a difficult task in any culture. However, when we move to another country—with different realities—we go through a deep process of adaptation. This process involves finding new ways to do familiar activities. What happens is that some activities or situations that we’re used to now take a […]

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Let’s Talk?: Are we confusing you?

It has been brought to my attention (by a cis white male) that it is a very confusing time for cis white males.  They’re feeling vulnerable, unsure if their actions are going to land them in a situation they didn’t want. They’re scared that what they say or do will be twisted, painting them in […]

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