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 |
Write to Rise: Traditional publishing vs. self-publishingYou’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 […] Continue Reading |
Chargers volleyball player caught off guard with President’s Cup award winThird-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 […] Continue Reading |
Vancouver’s Frog Eyes come full circle as they prepare for farewell tourAll 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 […] Continue Reading |
