Lola Parks comes home for concert in VictoriaPreviously known as one of Victoria’s indie darlings to watch, Lola Parks—real name Sandy Powlik—is now a Vancouverite, and has recently released her newest album, No Apologies. Powlik describes herself as a “life enthusiast soul adventurer”; while critics have previously described the musician’s music as “indie folk,” the singer-songwriter disagrees. “I’ve never really thought of […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Of Feather and Bone give heavy soundtrack for heavy yearOf Feather and Bone Sulfuric Disintegration (Profound Lore Records) 4/5 This November, get ready for some brutal music with the return of Denver-based harsh death metal band Of Feather and Bone, who are releasing their third album, Sulfuric Disintegration. This album, with power and intensity, proves that Of Feather and Bone is only getting better […] Continue Reading |
Local author discusses Kafka and more this weekendLee Henderson, award-winning author of The Broken Record Technique, The Man Game, and The Road Narrows As You Go, is seeing big changes this year due to the pandemic. And like everyone else, he’s having to take things online, which he’s doing this weekend. Henderson, who is also an associate writing instructor at the University […] Continue Reading |
Student Editor’s Letter: An introvert’s confessionIt’s election season. With the provincial election, American election, and, of course, the Camosun College Student Society election all happening recently, it’s a lot of politics to consume. It all adds to all the big—and sometimes stressful—thoughts we’re all thinking these days. I was chatting with someone last week who said that we hear words […] Continue Reading |
Empty 2.0: Camosun College’s Interurban campus during COVID-19Last month, we showed what Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus looked like during the fall 2020 semester. Ravaged by the COVID-19 crisis, it was stark, barren, empty. We journeyed out to Interurban to investigate what it looked like out there, and found more of the same emptiness. Here’s a peek into what the campus looks like […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: November 9, 2020 web exclusive |
Camosun College Student Society ratifies election resultsOn Monday, November 2, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) board of governors ratified its fall 2020 election results; voting took place from October 27 to 29. In the election, Arshnoor Kaur was elected wellness and access director; Manvi Chona, Melaniia Frolova, Sandra Fehler, and Sophia Cecilia Plus were elected Interurban directors; Mehar Kapoor, Abhin […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: November 6, 2020 web exclusiveInterurban library expands services As of Monday, November 9, Camosun students can book a study table or computer at the Interurban library. Individual workstations have been available to book at the Lansdowne library since September. See camosun.ca/library for more information or to make a booking. CIBC launches new bursary for Camosun students CIBC announced a […] Continue Reading |
Unsettled and Striving: Ignorance isn’t bliss, it’s a privilegeToday I am learning the complexities of navigating vast differences of values while still maintaining relationships. I used to be what folks might call a “doormat.” I had no backbone, no self confidence, no ability to stand up for myself, and I agreed with everyone. This way of being crumbled within me when I decided […] Continue Reading |
The Examined Life: Get your priorities straightShould I work on homework or chill out with some snacks and watch Star Trek? If I choose homework, which class do I focus on? Okay, History—which assignment do I prioritize? We do this with everything: all the time, we are putting one thing ahead of something else, prioritizing our tasks. We can only do […] Continue Reading |
