Frankenstein explores toxic masculinity and fear of death“The monster asks, ‘Are you a good man?’ and Victor says, ‘What do you mean?’ and the monster says, ‘Are you a good man? It’s a simple question,’ and Victor says, ‘I don’t know?’” Director Ian Case explains that this scene reflects the very essence of the much-loved classic Frankenstein, which he and his team […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: High on Fire still searching for their soundHigh on Fire Electric Messiah (Entertainment One) 2/5 Each song on Electric Messiah, Oakland metal band High on Fire’s eighth album, is okay individually; however, the album does not work cohesively. One song sounds like thrash, the next has hints of fantasy, and it sounds like the band has not found its sound, even after […] Continue Reading |
New book looks at history of local art deco buildings“I was sitting in the hot tub one day at Crystal Pool and I asked a photographer if he knew how to draw with a pen tool on Photoshop,” says Victoria artist Mary Conley. And so began a journey that led to her latest book. Conley has always been a heritage buff; once she learned […] Continue Reading |
Communication Error: Exploring your optionsDo you hate reading and writing? Would you much rather binge-watch a new series on Netflix instead? Let’s explore why choosing to watch entertainment media, rather than read it, is leading all of us down a slippery slope. As a student, I am sure there is a high possibility that you drink coffee. But as […] Continue Reading |
Freedom of speech on campus in 2018: The Ontario government is forcing post-secondary institutions there to put free-speech policies in place. What does it all mean?Post-secondary institutions should be a place for free expression and the open exchange of ideas. That’s an idea that has spanned civilizations. In a global community, with information at our fingertips around the clock, why is that concept in question? Days before the current semester began, Ontario premier Doug Ford announced that funding for post-secondary […] Continue Reading |
Unpacking A Doll’s House for a second timeWhen Henrik Ibsen wrote A Doll’s House in the 1870s, he raised shockingly progressive and controversial questions about marriage, motherhood, and women’s societal roles. When the central character, Nora, chose to leave her marriage and children at the end of the play, it was a door slam for gender equality. In 2017, playwright Lucas Hnath […] Continue Reading |
Great Lake Swimmers go from caves to churchesThe heart of indie-folk music has always resonated with Great Lake Swimmers vocalist/guitarist Tony Dekker. Dekker says the spirit of the music is real and that it captured what he felt on the inside once he started looking into his musical creative process. “I’ve been through—as everyone kind of does—different phases of their life where […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: September 12, 2018 issue |
House of Columns: Don’t neglect municipal politicsIt’s easy for students to focus on putting pressure on the province for tuition and educational issues, or on the federal level for grants. However, the municipal level should not be overlooked, as it’s crucial for students. Municipal politics are critical for students for two main reasons: housing and transportation. While funding and policy in […] Continue Reading |
Unpacking the Bags: Establishing good relationships with your instructorsMany students think that their relationships with teachers should be distant and restricted to just attending classes and listening to lectures, but creating a good relationship with instructors can make a difference in your educational and professional career. By creating a positive relationship with teachers, students can work through course material more effectively, have more […] Continue Reading |
