Simon Fraser Student Society leaves CFSBURNABY, BC (CUP) – After three years of conflict and more than $450,000 in legal fees, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has officially left the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). The membership issue goes back to 2008, when 66.9 percent of SFU students voted to leave the CFS. The CFS, which is the largest […] Continue Reading |
The true meaning of hipstersMONTREAL (CUP) – What do you think of when you hear the word “hipster”? For hipster haters, it’s an arrogant trend follower, who loves sarcasm and drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon while wearing black, thick-rimmed glasses with no lenses. It’s clear to see that “hipster” has become an overused word that has lost its significance and […] Continue Reading |
Festival of Trees turns 20Who doesn’t love a good, old-fashioned tree decorating party? The smell of evergreen, the twinkling lights, the bags of dog poo? At the Festival of Trees, this year celebrating its 20th anniversary, attendees never know what kind of creative decorations they’ll come across while strolling through the festive forest. Running until January 9 at the […] Continue Reading |
Skateboarding a year-round sport in VictoriaWinter. Rain. Cold. Skateboarding? Not four words normally associated with each other. For skateboarders in the Greater Victoria area, winter usually means more videogames and less skateboarding. Or at least it used to. With a little creativity, some good friends, and help from some local businesses, skateboarders might be able to skate every day of […] Continue Reading |
Sports briefs: Charitable Royals, Chargers resultsRoyals raise more than $110,000 for local charity The first quarter of the inaugural season for the Victoria Royals WHL franchise has yielded more than $110,000 dollars for local charitable organizations. In addition to generating money for charitable efforts like KidSport, Tour De Rock, and Free the Children, the Royals have been working in conjunction […] Continue Reading |
Island player at home with RoyalsHometown heroes are sometimes few and far between in junior hockey. Being an island boy has only made Kade Pilton enjoy playing his first full season of Western Hockey League (WHL) hockey with the Victoria Royals that much more. “I’ve been pretty lucky,” says Pilton. “I’ve had a few friends at the last few games […] Continue Reading |
Duo cycles Canada for forest awarenessWhile many feel powerless to affect environmental change, a wildlife biologist and a musician recently cycled over 11,000 kilometers across Canada to raise money and awareness for endangered forests. Wildlife biologist Nigel Jackett and musician Jaime Hall arrived tired but triumphant on a blustery Remembrance Day to a small crowd gathered at Beacon Hill Park […] Continue Reading |
Victoria gets ice rink despite Occupy protestersAlongside the annual Christmas Tree Light Up, holiday musical performances, and Santa Light Parade, this year Victorians will get to enjoy another Canadian winter tradition with the opening of an outdoor ice-skating rink in Centennial Square. The Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) plans to open the rink by November 26 and it will remain open […] Continue Reading |
More than just a fighterREGINA (CUP): Muhsin Corbbrey, a three-sport professional athlete, martial arts academy owner, family man, and student is, for all intents and purposes, a person worthy of emulation. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Corbbrey grew up in what he dubbed “extreme poverty,” living in both his mother’s trailer in the country and his father’s home in […] Continue Reading |
North America accepts eSports with open armsWhile eSports may not be taking the world by storm just yet, the phenomenon is taking root in North America. With the advent of online streaming and the release of new gaming titles, the popularity of eSports is growing at an incredible rate. The term “eSports” refers to the competitive play of video games and […] Continue Reading |
