New book offers fascinating look into the life of Harry Dean StantonOne of the most interesting books I’ve read so far this summer is Jospeh B. Atkins’ Harry Dean Stanton: Hollywood’s Zen Rebel. Through its fantastic use of first-person perspective to its engrossing depiction of Stanton’s life, Atkins creates a wonderful book that honours the Hollywood acting legend as much as it entertains its reader. The […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: August 9, 2023 issueIndigenous Peoples in Trades Training students craft paddles Students from Camosun College’s Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training program are creating red and yellow cedar paddles under the guidance of Francis Wilson, a third-generation canoe builder from the Cowichan Tribes. The artwork featured on the paddles was created by Camosun alumnus Dylan Thomas and represents the […] Continue Reading |
Wentworth Villa exhibit explores work of Victoria-born architectThe first thing I noticed when I walked into Wentworth Villa to explore the new exhibit John Di Castri, Architect: A Retrospective (1924-2005) were the beautiful high ceilings and cross hatch windows; the venue is well-lit and is a perfect place to hold an exhibit about architecture. This is fitting because Di Castri was a […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: August 9, 2023 issue |
Open Space: If you’re offended by Barbie, you’re part of the problemGreta Gerwig’s Barbie premiered on July 21, and it inspired a mass wave of people to put on their favourite pink outfits and head to the movies, selling out theatres across the globe in the process. The movie is a massive success: the opening weekend saw $162 million in sales and broke the first-weekend record […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper July 5, 2023 full issueRead the whole issue here. Continue Reading |
The Last Five Years gets non-linear with relationshipsBlue Bridge Repertory Theatre is continuing its stream of gutsy productions with the musical The Last Five Years. Written by Jason Robert Brown, The Last Five Years premiered in Chicago in 2001 and has since grown in popularity, showing around the world. “What’s special about it is the story documents five years in the journey […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: July 5, 2023 issueCamosun alumni get awarded Monika Bhardwaj has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy, and Reconciliation. While she was at Camosun, Bhardwaj was elected as the international director and women’s director for the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS). During this time, Bhardwaj focused her involvement in areas of […] Continue Reading |
David Wilder: Private Eye: July 5, 2023 issue |
Absinthe, Bourbon, Vodka, and Sake explores themes of running awayVictoria-based director Zelda Dean was drawn to Absinthe, Bourbon, Vodka, and Sake because the play takes unexpected turns. Dean has worked with award-winning playwright Caroline Russell-King for 40 years and says she has watched her develop into her career. “So, I’m intrigued by many of her scripts, but this script in particular is… very compelling,” […] Continue Reading |
