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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