Stupid Fucking Bird more than a stupid fucking play

With a provocative title and a deep connection to classical theatre, Stupid Fucking Bird is taking over Theatre Inconnu. The play is a modern retelling of Chekhov’s The Seagull that remains quite faithful to the original plot. Director Morgan Gadd’s appreciation for the source material deeply inspired the direction taken for the play. “The Seagull […]

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Peter and the Star Catcher brings adventure to stage

This holiday season, the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) is bringing Peter and the Star Catcher to the stage. The play will be directed by CCPA chair of acting Evan Frayne, who says it will take audiences on a fun adventure with all of their favourite characters from the original story. “Peter and the […]

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Camosun College Student Society concerned over Student Experience changes

Camosun College recently dissolved its Student Experience division, allocating most of its workload to its Education and Innovation division, a decision that has raised concerns with the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS). Domestic and international registration will now be under the Partnerships division of the college, while the other duties that were under Student Experience […]

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Nature Tongue: Gender disparity in Engineering

What does an institution that honours differences look like? What does it look like to not just make shallow blanket statements of desired change or welcoming a specific group into a space, but to take action to create systemic change? Too many times people throw in the flag, deeming something incorrigible, when really not enough […]

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Illusionist brings magic to art at UVic performance

For New Westminister-based illusionist Vitaly Beckman, the art of magic is exactly that: art. Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders is an interactive magical performance that showcases visual art, aiming to engage and connect the audience.  “It’s really about bringing art to life, I would say, and that includes art such as paintings, sculptures, and even […]

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New Music Revue: Clowns tap into hardcore epicness

Clowns Endless (Fat Wreck Chords) 4.5/5 Good hardcore punk rock shocks a person into existence. Melbourne-based Clowns’ latest album Endless effectively achieves this through its thematic approach—the underlying concept being immortality—and by drawing on the genre’s many influences. After a brief intro featuring a primal scream, the band dives into opening track “Formaldehyde,” a declaration […]

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Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Brussels sprouts and deep camel pose

If you grew up in North America, you probably experienced the occasional appearance of Brussels sprouts, particularly at Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, and vowed as child that when you grew up, you’d never eat another one. Most likely, your Brussels sprouts were served boiled, soggy, and plain. Frankly, I feel like this otherwise delicious, nutritious, […]

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