Reasons to Live… In Victoria: Janevca a work in progressI turned 37 in January, which, in the words of my good friend, is “chilling.” Come to usher me into my 37th year is a medical condition that has been causing me significant pain and decreased mobility. Along with feelings of grief and self-pity, I’m also feeling grateful for the wonderful things my body has […] Continue Reading |
Lydia’s Film Critique: My Blue VelvetThere is a distinct before and after when one watches just about any film by director David Lynch. Before, of course, comes in a variety of forms and experiences. But, after is often the same result: the rebirth of a once-rotten core and a palpable sensitivity to the unknown. After Eraserhead, I felt it. And […] Continue Reading |
Pieces of Performance: The self-discovery of Serra Moanie and Lincoln SparksPerforming for decades and landing in the Victoria scene in 2023, Serra Moanie is no stranger to burlesque and performance arts. “I have been a lifelong theatre brat starting at age five,” says Moanie, “all through high school and even pursued it post-secondary for a while.” While many local legends have curated their own ways […] Continue Reading |
Dropping the Needle: Robbie Williams who?For a long time, UK music fans have scratched their heads wondering why Robbie Williams has not become a household name in North America. Now, with the release of the movie Better Man, which depicts the rise and fall of the British singer, the question rises again. To put his career into perspective we need […] Continue Reading |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: A word on intentionalityA few weeks ago, I was scrolling on YouTube trying to find a video about New Year’s resolutions or goals that wasn’t corny or cliché. I stumbled across a video by the author Ryan Holiday, where he talks about picking one word to be your motto for the year, something to shape the way you […] Continue Reading |
Dropping the Needle: Winners and losers of 2024Last year was full of ups and downs in the music industry. It was marked by major comebacks, mainstream artists’ beefs, album flops, and much more that kept music fans on their toes. Here are the top three biggest winners and losers of 2024. Biggest winners: 3. Charli XCX Charli returned as a mainstream artist […] Continue Reading |
Pieces of Performance: Local drag performer Fierce Brosnan gets iconicFierce Brosnan, also known as Chelsea, has taken the Victoria drag king scene by storm. Stepping up as a ’90s heartthrob, this campy and charismatic boy can charm like no other. “Lately I’ve leaned into a more crooner, classically handsome performer—I guess to show that us old boys still got it,” says Fierce. When attending […] Continue Reading |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Supplements: cop or drop?With the start of a new year come new ways to self-improve. For many of us those goals are health and fitness related. As a Kinesiology student, I want to use this platform to educate Camosun students on one of the most misinformed topics in health and fitness: supplements. Here are a few I recommend […] Continue Reading |
Lydia’s Film Critique: Real LifeSomewhere between PBS’ An American Family and E! network’s Keeping Up With the Kardashians there emerged a widespread interest in observing the private mechanics of the nuclear family, and when that became tired, we were left with endless spinoffs and remarketing to redirect our time from our own families. But before anyone had the chance […] Continue Reading |
Reasons to Live… In Victoria: Belfry and Stage Wine Bar a fine pairingI recently saw and reviewed Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey at the Belfry Theatre in Fernwood Square. A mom myself, I jumped on the opportunity to abandon my husband and our two-and-a-half-year-old under the pretense of a writing assignment. The Belfry Theatre is a small and welcoming space in the heart of Fernwood—one of Victoria’s […] Continue Reading |
