In Search of Lost Time: Olympic-sized issuesThe colony of Canada has constructed LGBT rights in its constitutional framework. Although this gives many rights to LGBT people within the colony of Canada, we must contrast this against the operations of our government abroad. What are our governments and political leaders saying when they claim to guarantee rights while simultaneously actively participating in […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Chicken curry in a flashChicken curry is a spicy dish that’s great when you’re feeling a cold coming on, and it can also be either an extravagant meal built to impress or a simple dish made in a hurry. Tonight’s dish is a test of “this is what I have, what can I make?” which goes along with my […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Blackberry revamps, game prices up, Timmie’s techIn the last two issues we took a look at the technology trends that we may see in 2014. We also covered several devices which we will be seeing more of in 2014. Some of them left us amazed, while others made us wonder about their futures. But that’s the story of life, isn’t it? […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs, February 5, 2014 issue: Camosun women awarded, Chargers hit zone, compost legally smells badMoney awarded to Camosun women The Canadian Federation of University Women Victoria distributed thousands of dollars in scholarships and bursaries to students from Camosun, UVic, and Royal Roads this year. Nine students from Camosun were honoured at a special lunch for award-winners last month. The federation is now fundraising for two more bursaries focused on […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Prime Minister confirms west coast is best coastIn case you didn’t know, Canada is really big (at least in the literal, geographical sense). On one level, our size and distance from each other keeps us all interesting: west coasters have our Nanaimo Bars and Newfoundlanders their seal-flipper pies. These fun cultural differences don’t generally lead to a lot of regional animosity (although […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On, January 22, 2014 issue: Ministry lives on, haggis keeps being haggis, Pigeon Hole get pigeonholedJanuary 23-February 8 Dance Days/Night Moves Dance Victoria invites everyone to dance in their festival: in the classes, that is. If you’d rather watch, then leave the performance to the professionals. Both performances and classes come in a variety of styles for any taste. Beginner to advanced classes cover all the bases. Find the schedule […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: Combat Rape CultureRecently, many countries have been highlighted and criticized in Western news media for violent sexual assaults against women. Unfortunately, some of these reports have been problematic, as they tend to sensationalize foreign social problems and relate to them without accurate comparisons. This, in turn, makes Westerners feel safer, deflates social concerns for our own countries’ […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: Becoming an entrepreneurWhat do Hugh Hefner and Martha Stewart have in common? While one’s famous for his centerfolds and the other for her centerpieces, they both share a passion for entrepreneurship. This issue we’ll explore the personality traits needed to become a savvy business mogul. Goal-oriented All dreams but no action does not an entrepreneur make. If […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College spearheads express shuttle bus between campuses and into WestshoreJanuary 6 marked the first trip of the Camosun Express inter-campus shuttle, which will run through to the end of March. The Camosun Express is a pilot project shuttle with direct service between the Lansdowne and Interurban campuses, as well as a stop in the Westshore. The college has funded the free service with dedicated […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: January 22, 2014 issue (I Break Horses, Caliban)I Break Horses Chiaroscuro (Bella Union/PIAS Records) 3/5 Swedish indie duo I Break Horses stay true to this album’s name: “Chiaroscuro” is defined as the contrast between light and dark, and I Break Horses bring together an eclectic range of alternative, synth, pop, dance, and binaural beats. The album—which comes two years after their first, […] Continue Reading |
