Nic’s Flicks: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings excels in all areasShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) 3.5/4 Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve been a firm believer in the idea of going to the movies being an experience and not just a regular family outing. I’ll always treasure having the privilege of being in the generation that got to experience […] Continue Reading |
Jared uses creative measures to brew a successBraving the rain last night, I went into Fernwood to see Jared. Directed by Clayton Jevne, Jared is a one act, 45-minute comedy (although I won’t hesitate to say there is some darkness thrown into it). Playwright and noted Canadian author Rachel Wyatt takes us through Jared’s story in this compelling and moving performance. Jared—played […] Continue Reading |
Government relaunches campaign about sexual violence on campusThe provincial government recently relaunched a campaign to raise awareness about sexual violence on campus. The Is Not Yes campaign originally ran in 2019 and 2020; this time around, the government is aiming to reach more students through a larger on-campus and online presence. Parliamentary secretary for gender equity Grace Lore says that most on-campus […] Continue Reading |
Leaving the Cave: First-week adventuresThe morning of Tuesday, September 7 was a bright one. As I slammed my car door and felt familiar concrete, I looked around and thought the weather couldn’t have been more perfect—not too hot, not too cool—and, as if two years had never passed, there were the tents with bright and smiling students faces under […] Continue Reading |
Shawnigan Lake artist pays tribute to his father while forging ahead with his craftSome of the best art is made out of the artist’s love for someone, not their love of making money. Take, for example, biracial Shawnigan Lake artist John Luna’s exhibit The Servant, which pays tribute to the artist’s late father’s legacy as well as showcasing Luna’s ability to showcase his talents through his art. And […] Continue Reading |
International at Camosun: Finding balance at CamosunWhen walking toward my classroom during my first day on campus, I saw a lot of glistening and bright faces. Like most students, I couldn’t find my classroom or even my building. I’m usually not a shy person, but I felt shy asking for directions; I think it was the post-quarantine/lockdown awkwardness. Some classrooms are […] Continue Reading |
Let’s Talk 2.0: Gender constructsWe’re all familiar with the phrase “gender is just a construct,” it being the 21st century and all. That said, this phrase is something that a lot of people will still eye-roll at. Gender roles have dominated our society for hundreds of years. We’re used to traditional ideas like how high heels are for girls […] Continue Reading |
Student Editor’s Letter: I don’t know what to sayIt’s nice to see the Lansdowne parking lot jam-packed with students’ cars. It’s nice to see bus shelters full of circulating students. The sun was out on September 7, 2021. On the surface, for a moment—just for a moment—it felt normal. But it wasn’t. We are back. But I don’t know what else to say […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Post-rockers Starless drop essential albumStarless Hope Is Leaving You (Independent) 4.5/5 In need of a soundtrack for your return to school? Chicago-based atmospheric post-rock band Starless have a new release called Hope Is Leaving You. This album is a masterpiece of music that must be heard this fall. Hope Is Leaving You contains seven tracks, each presenting different styles […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: Free Guy interesting film with cool conceptFree Guy (2021) 3.5/4 What I like about movies is the art form’s ability to explore high-end concepts. Think 1998’s The Truman Show, which successfully explores the unique concept of a man who finds out his life is just a TV show. Shawn Levy’s new film Free Guy also has much success turning an interesting […] Continue Reading |
