Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Practicing non-violence

One of the foundational principles of yoga is ahimsa, which is the Sanskrit word for non-violence. The teachings of yogic philosophy and asana (physical postures) include the application of non-violence toward all beings, including oneself.  The practice of ahimsa, on and off the mat, begins in the mind and actions toward oneself and in thought […]

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Under the underground: Victoria’s punk house-show legacy

Throughout Victoria, there are unmarked spots where history was made. In the basement of a house on Caledonia, Green Day played a show on October 6, 1992. Near the corner of Hillside and Quadra, another house held shows with legendary punk bands NOFX and Lagwagon. World-renowned crossover hardcore legends DRI? Yup, they played in a […]

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Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Nutrition talk

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in the overall health and well-being of men, impacting various aspects of our lives, ranging from physical performance to mental acuity. Today, I’ll be sharing some actionable nutrition tips to help you improve your health and wellness one meal at a time. The number-one easiest way to improve your health […]

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Not the Last Word: Aging difficulties

I’ve mentioned before that I’m one of those late-blooming students that decided to go back to school in their 30s. I’d previously had a rather unpredictable and gregarious lifestyle through much of my life, changing jobs and careers, dabbling (or rather absorbing myself) in activities that were not healthy to my body or spirit. The […]

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Open Space: Camosun needs to leave gendered bathrooms behind

Camosun College needs to get rid of gendered bathrooms on campus. There are many reasons why multi-stalled gender-neutral bathrooms benefit everyone. You don’t need to personally benefit from every reason, but you’ll benefit from at least one, and none will make your life worse. (I’m not talking about change rooms, just bathrooms.) Equity People with […]

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