Noms!:Victoria’s Crooked Goose Bistro is worth a try despite location and beef burgerThe Crooked Goose Bistro is a bit of a crapshoot, with some original takes on foods and some classics that leave much to be desired. The Goose can be found near Camosun College’s Interurban Campus, at the intersection of Interurban and Wilkinson: that god-awful one that backs up in every direction every morning and afternoon; […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Gay Shame not all rainbowsThis year, in a haze of rainbow flags and sparkly confetti, I participated in my very first gay pride parade. With a big smile and a multicoloured parasol, I hid my urge to vomit while waving to all the people lining the streets enthralled in the extravagant floats and outrageous costumes. I was uncomfortable, and […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: Get the most out of networking eventsCocktails in castles; cheese in design houses; gluten-free pancakes: networking events in Victoria are never a bore. Whatever your academic major or personal interests, there is something out there for you. All you need are these six tips to get the most out of the networking experience. 1. Prepare an elevator pitch about yourself: roughly […] Continue Reading |
Dracula hits Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle for some spooks and chillsAutumn has arrived. Burnt orange leaves begin to carpet the ground and dark grey clouds seem to linger forever. Heavy rains and howling winds make Victoria the perfect backdrop for harrowing tales, particularly those of the vampire variety. This autumn is no exception, as next week boasts the third year of Giggling Iguana and Launch […] Continue Reading |
Queerly Forward: Looking back, moving forwardAs individuals we are always part of a larger collective. Our personal identities are greatly influenced and shaped by the history of our culture. It’s important for the healthy development of our communities to honour and recognize the parts of these histories that draw us closer together, and provide inspiration and strength in order to […] Continue Reading |
Fractured reality: Victoria’s William Head on Stage prison theatre project reveals humanityThis is a story about a live theatre production featuring puppets. But it’s also a story about men in prison. How these two things intersect is the tale of William Head on Stage, the only theatre production company in Canada that holds public theatre inside a federal correctional facility. Co-directors Ingrid Hansen of SNAFU Dance […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: O’Connor’s Cyrus attack flawedSinger Sinead O’Connor is being praised in recent media reports for condemning the poor behaviour of pop star Miley Cyrus in an open letter. Admittedly, Cyrus’ behaviour should be criticized and there are plenty of articles detailing this issue. But what no one seems to be addressing is the problems with O’Connor’s open letter. Her […] Continue Reading |
Vancouver magician Camilo gets close up, on a large scaleNot many magicians have a song written about them, but that’s only one of many interesting things about Camilo Dominguez, the inspiration for Vancouver’s Said the Whale’s song “Camilo (the Magician).” Born in Columbia, Dominguez received his first lesson in magic at the age of four from one of many professional magicians who would be […] Continue Reading |
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Age of Geeks: Tech time full of news and surprisesUnlike my previous column, this issue is all about future releases, acquisitions, and surprises. There’s news from the phone and web sectors. Now that the annual IFA technology trade show is over, we thought we’d get a break from new releases and surprises. But, here we are again, still talking about these releases and some […] Continue Reading |
