Student Editor’s Letter: Enjoying summer at CamosunWith what post-secondary education means evolving by the week, summer at Camosun could mean more now than it ever has. I once wrote an editor’s letter sitting under an oak in Beacon Hill Park looking at the ducks and hoping to see a peacock. Alas, one didn’t spread its wings, but I couldn’t help but […] Continue Reading |
Local protest proves Black struggle still exists in VictoriaOn Canada Day, I joined the crowd at the Parliament Buildings. But this year it wasn’t a day filled with crowds of patriotic Canadians drunkenly singing “O Canada” to celebrate the colonial birth of their country. This year it was, as many rightfully called it, a very “unhappy birthday” celebration for Canada. And I have […] Continue Reading |
Pacific Opera Victoria singers get vulnerable with pop-up performancesAfter lockdown hit in March, there was a brief period of time where local performers, artists, and audience members found fulfillment in doing online shows. But the excitement over performing online faded quickly, says Pacific Opera Victoria (POV) director of community engagement Rebecca Hass, so POV did what Hass says artists need to do to […] Continue Reading |
Government announces new supports for students, including $1.5 million for students with disabilitiesOn Wednesday, July 15, minister of advanced education, skills and training Melanie Mark announced new supports for post-secondary students studying in BC at a press conference held from Camosun College’s Interurban campus. Mark announced an investment of $1.5 million to 20 public post-secondary institutions in BC for supports for students with disabilities; this amounts to […] Continue Reading |
Student Editor’s Letter: Camosun COVID-19 long-haul questionsPost-secondary protocol, if you actually stop and think about it, is extremely archaic. This year—2020—I’ve had instructors ask that all notes be taken by hand and electronics be turned off at the door; these instructors also didn’t use D2L. If you want to pick up or talk about assignments, you come to the instructor’s office […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: The Real McKenzies keep Celtic punk alive on new albumThe Real McKenzies Beer and Loathing (Fat Wreck Chords) 4.5/5 Vancouver punks The Real McKenzies’ 11th album, Beer and Loathing, transforms Celtic punk’s aging horse into a gelding made of bagpipes and distortion. Beer and Loathing comes out like combat boots having gone for a shoemaker’s resole: broken in yet soles new, shiny, and black. Vocalist Paul McKenzie […] Continue Reading |
Because I Said So: Affordable and healthy summer funWith classes—for ourselves and for our children—at an end, the BC government moving into phase three of its restart plan, and summer upon us, I notice the tension in the air melt away like the sea-salt caramel ice cream cone dripping in my hand. While we now have the freedom to travel within British Columbia, […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Tokyo Police Club’s Dave Monks leaves mark with solo EPDave Monks On a Wave Goes Wild (Dine Alone Records) 4.5/5 When asked about their goals with their work, every musician I have talked to has said something along the lines of this: “I want to build a lasting piece of work that leaves a indelible impression.” Tokyo Police Club vocalist/bassist Dave Monks has moved […] Continue Reading |
Student Editor’s Letter: Loss of Continuing Education major hit to CamosunIt’s a fine sunny summer morning in Victoria. There isn’t a sound save for the fan stirring warm air about in the corner, but I have to practice some deep breathing. I even put some Zen music on YouTube. It’s exactly what it sounds like—something that’s meant to help guests relax and get in touch […] Continue Reading |
Freedom from Addiction: The formula for recoveryEvery journey through addiction recovery is unique, because everyone’s journey through life is unique. However, I believe that there are some essential ingredients in order for an addict to have success in becoming sober and finding the lost joy, peace, and self-worth that comes from remaining sober. If there is a formula for addiction recovery […] Continue Reading |
