Britten’s War Requiem honours those who suffered in battlesOver 150 voices will ring out in the Royal Theatre on November 8 when Britten’s War Requiem, an emotional orchestral performance of tragedy and remembrance, takes place in Victoria. The concert will include the talents of the Victoria Symphony, as well as 165 choral voices from the Vox Humana Choir, Victoria Choral Society, and St. […] Continue Reading |
Latest Buck 65 album a product of troubled marriageRichard Terfry, better known by stage name Buck 65, didn’t take the release of his new album lightly. Terfry’s latest, NeverLove, is a very personal account of his recent divorce. Terfry is one of the most innovative figures in the Canadian music scene and Buck 65 is a one-man band with a reputation of having […] Continue Reading |
Environmental explorations: taking a look at Camosun College’s sustainability initiativesCamosun College recently released a sustainability report outlining the college’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of operation. The 35-page report is full of interesting projects and governance initiatives happening on both campuses, but college administrators and environmentally conscious students on campus say there’s more that can be done. Understandably, the sustainability report places particular […] Continue Reading |
Booze Clues: Spinning Veneto’s wheelI had only visited Veneto Tapa Lounge once before this past weekend, when I enjoyed a few glasses of Prosecco (which they have on tap). This time, however, I decided to taste a few of Veneto’s signature and customized cocktails. I must admit that I’m a beer drinker, wine drinker, and vodka/gin drinker. I’m not […] Continue Reading |
1976 Camosun grad becomes Buddhist monk in retirementDoshu Rogers has been a technician, a researcher, an entrepreneur, a construction worker, and a tree planter. But now the Camosun alumnus is exploring a whole new lifestyle in his retirement. Rogers, a graduate of Camosun’s Electronics Technology Program in 1976, is now spreading the teachings and merits of meditation practice to the public as […] Continue Reading |
Bite Me: Logan’s drunch perfect for post-partying eatsOne of my favourite meals is the weekend brunch, especially after a night of dancing. And while I’ve never experienced the nightlife of Logan’s Pub, it’s my go-to place for the required “drunch.” What is drunch, you ask? It’s between breakfast and brunch after a night of fun, and you might just be in last […] Continue Reading |
As I Was Saying: Those desperate for love need to set boundariesHaving jumped out of an 11-year relationship just over a year ago, the idea of starting a new relationship scared the hell out of me. But I put myself out there, only to realize months later that I was being led on. The pursuit begins, butterflies and excitement start to consume you, you start spending […] Continue Reading |
Government funding for disabled students lacking, says student society directorThe provincial government recently gave Camosun College and 19 other postsecondary institutions in BC a funding boost of $75,000 each for disabled-student access programs, but, according to the Camosun College Student Society Students with (dis)Abilities director Andy Chen, that won’t be nearly enough to tackle the barriers faced by disabled students on campus. “Before postsecondary […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: New solo disc not Thurston Moore’s best workThurston Moore The Best Day (Matador) 2/5 Thurston Moore, best known for being the guitarist of the now-defunct New York alternative rock band Sonic Youth, has been releasing solo records since 1995. His latest release, The Best Day, falls flat on finding just exactly what it wants to be. A majority of the songs on […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga covers album disappointsTony Bennett and Lady Gaga Cheek to Cheek (Streamline/Interscope/Columbia) 2.5/5 This collaboration may come as a surprise, but as soon as you listen to the first song, it makes sense. Bennett and Gaga’s voices sound very serendipitous together; in combination, their voices remind me of an old Judy Garland and Fred Astaire duo. But here […] Continue Reading |
