9 to 5 commits to mockery and celebrates sisterhood

In the age of #metoo and Time’s Up, sexual harassment in the workplace has the ability to put anyone on pins and needles. This newfound awareness is part of what makes Victoria Operatic Society incredibly ballsy for deciding to mount a production of 9 to 5: The Musical – a show where the male lead […]

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Web exclusive Open Space: A sunny reminder: don’t body shame

After months of gray skies, the sun is finally here! And with the sunshine comes a barrage of pressure to get that perfect beach body, a picturesque figure worthy of Instagram likes. If that’s your jam, all the power to you. Do those squats and burpees and own the shit out of your bathing suit—if […]

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Camosun Visual Arts grads display work in year-end exhibit

Art is a universal language. Just ask second-year Camosun College Visual Arts student Cailee Seifried, who realizes that two people who don’t otherwise understand each other could gain meaning and connection from the colours they see in a work of art. Seifried’s work will be displayed in On the Cusp, the year-end exhibit from Camosun’s […]

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Web exclusive Open Space: Camosun College’s reaction to human-rights situation both infuriating and appreciated

The last few days, I’ve seen the emotional rollercoaster of three Camosun nursing students play out in the media. What started out as an appeal over grades has turned into a carefully worded and vague navigation of human rights. There are so many layers to this situation and the lack of transparency on Camosun’s part […]

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News Briefs: Web exclusive for April 27, 2018

Camosun awards Knappett as part of Construction Month On Tuesday, April 24, Camosun College gave Knappett Projects health and safety manager and human resources coordinator Cori Coutts a Construction Leadership award for Coutts’ support of Camosun’s construction programs. The award was part of the provincial government’s Construction Month, a province-wide appreciation of BC tradespeople. Coutts […]

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Camosun College reassessing grade-appeal process to consider human-rights issues

Camosun College is reassessing its grade-appeal process with an eye on human-rights issues after three nursing students successfully had their failing grades appealed. The students took their grade appeals to Camosun vice president of education John Boraas after being denied by their instructor, department head, and faculty dean. Boraas says the college’s existing appeal process […]

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Eves of Destruction roller derby vet talks team turnovers, mentoring

Victoria roller derby team Belles of the Brawl recently opened their 2018 season with a victory over the Sea to Sky Sirens from Squamish, with a final score of 295-100. But Belles of the Brawl player Toombstone (also known as Kim Toombs), a veteran of the sport, says the game was a lot closer than […]

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New Music Revue: Cancer Bats live up to expectations with new album

Cancer Bats The Spark That Moves (Bat Skull Records/New Damage Records) 4/5 Canadian hardcore punk group Cancer Bats’ newest album, The Spark That Moves, is seriously top-notch. They manage to keep the spark of good old-fashioned heavy punk alive while throwing tinges of fast-paced late-Metallica rock into the mix on tracks like “Space and Time.” […]

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Event looks at the life of black sheep Elinor Dunsmuir

In a time when social constraints on women were strict, Elinor Dunsmuir balked at her father James’ plans for her future. Instead, Dunsmuir—who faced even more social constraints than most, thanks to her family name—chose a life of music, gambling, and personal exploration. These life choices, as well as her music, are at the heart […]

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