When spring hits in Victoria, fashion bloomsThe cherry blossoms, crocuses, and daffodils have bloomed, which means spring has arrived, and with it, spring fashion. Peel away the layers of winter and emerge wearing nothing but a crop-top and some short-shorts. The most surprising trend to stomp down the spring runway was black and white stripes; the bright cobalts and corals were […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College president Kathryn Laurin: the Nexus interviewCamosun College president Kathryn Laurin is poised and welcoming as we shake hands and settle at a comfortable table near the window in her office. I take stock of kind but guarded grey eyes and short auburn hair styled into place. She is dressed in a neat, grey pantsuit, with a touch of whimsy in […] Continue Reading |
Alcohol price increase would benefit BC, UVic study claimsNew research claims that raising the price of alcohol will have positive social and economical effects on British Columbia. Last month, a study from the University of Victoria indicated that increasing the price of intoxicants would reduce the number of alcohol-related deaths, hospital admissions, and crimes. UVic psychology professor and director of the Center of […] Continue Reading |
When interviews go sideways, with Cowboy JunkiesMy recent interview with Cowboy Junkies bassist Alan Anton began badly. But in the easygoing way common to all bassists I’ve met, Anton didn’t seem fazed. In fact, he was so laid back it was like having a conversation while one of their songs is playing. Can’t be done. As Anton deadpanned his answers, I […] Continue Reading |
Online shopping growing in popularity, but still not foolproofYou know when you go into a store and you want to like it, but can’t? You give it more chances than a misbehaved puppy, but still nothing. The store has poor customer service, or they never have your size left, and you just can’t like it, no matter how hard you try? This is […] Continue Reading |
Camosun golfers win local tournamentThe defending champion Camosun Chargers went into the recent Bear Mountain Collegiate Golf Tournament without their top player, the injured Jarred Callbeck. Luckily, another Jared stepped up with the performance of his collegiate career to lead the Chargers to their second consecutive title. Jared Hundza, who calls Edmonton, AB his hometown, shot a 142 to […] Continue Reading |
Tosca new challenge for Victoria directorAfter, or during, an opera, singers receive applause from the audience; however, there are many people who work very hard for the show that the audience doesn’t see. In particular, a director of an opera may have a different view and perspective of it from the actors. Amiel Gladstone, the stage director for Tosca, is […] Continue Reading |
Pass it on: responsible media coverage of suicideAs a kid one of my favorite group games was Pass It On. How exciting it was to pass a message along from between carefully cupped hands (to keep anyone from overhearing) by whispering it into the ear of the kid next to you, the “rumour” making its way around the circle in moist, tickling […] Continue Reading |
Sour Grapes Hot dog heaven in VictoriaWith just a glance around at all the burger joints in Victoria, it’s easy to see that this town has no shortage of love for meat-on-a-bun-based cuisine. In recent years, Victoria has experienced something of a burger boom, with new restaurants like Bin 4 and Big Wheel Burger attracting lineups of hungry customers with a […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: Hello, my name is (dis)abilityIt takes no effort to see a pair of crutches or a wheelchair, to mark someone exclusively as a (dis)abled person if they meet our society’s criteria as so, but it’s a painstakingly difficult process to learn to stop categorizing and to begin the journey to look deeper. Imagine a world where we are individuals […] Continue Reading |
