Ability’s Muse: The truth about stigmaStigma is a damaging force to those struggling with their mental health. It destroys families, friendships, and, for many, the will to persevere. Take a closer look at this destructive phenomenon and misinformation, ignorance, hatred, fear, and frustrations are but a few of the ugly pieces to the puzzle. It’s time to deconstruct stigma, examine […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Bravo Pizza bold and tasty pizza choice for VictoriansLocated on Saanich Road just past Uptown, Bravo Pizza is a small family-style pizza joint. While I can’t say much for the decor, I didn’t really mind because we grabbed our pizza and left. The food was absolutely fantastic. Pricier than Second Slice by quite a bit ($36 for two larges and a bottle of […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Sticky Wicket delivers no-nonsense Victoria pub foodThe Strathcona Hotel, located on Douglas in downtown Victoria, is quite the destination. Many of us would have been to the Rooftop in the summer for buckets night, gone downstairs to Club 9one9 for late-night clubbing, and maybe even stayed a night in the hotel when catching a taxi at 2 am just didn’t seem […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Bike to Work Week is hereLiving in one of Canada’s most bike-able cities has its perks: great routes, optimal weather, and short distances. The annual Greater Victoria Bike to Work Week takes place at the end of May and Camosun is set to promote, celebrate, and engage the campus community in creative ways. But the conversation doesn’t stop there: year-round […] Continue Reading |
Sour Grapes Hot dog heaven in VictoriaWith just a glance around at all the burger joints in Victoria, it’s easy to see that this town has no shortage of love for meat-on-a-bun-based cuisine. In recent years, Victoria has experienced something of a burger boom, with new restaurants like Bin 4 and Big Wheel Burger attracting lineups of hungry customers with a […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: Hello, my name is (dis)abilityIt takes no effort to see a pair of crutches or a wheelchair, to mark someone exclusively as a (dis)abled person if they meet our society’s criteria as so, but it’s a painstakingly difficult process to learn to stop categorizing and to begin the journey to look deeper. Imagine a world where we are individuals […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: US should look to Canada’s same-sex marriagesIn 1996, then US president Bill Clinton signed into law the Defence of Marriage Act (DOMA). This act restricted federal accessibility to only opposite-sex couples and if any state did allow same-sex unions it wouldn’t be recognized across state lines. The past few weeks have seen the marriage debate in the US heat up with […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Victoria’s Beach House tasty but priceyThe Beach House Restaurant, located on Cordova Bay Road in Saanich, is exactly what its name implies: a restaurant on the beach. As one may expect, they do quite a bit of seafood fare, usually with an Italian spin. The Beach House is situated right on the beach with a gorgeous view of the ocean […] Continue Reading |
Speaker’s Corner: The last wordSince Dale Carnegie wrote The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking, other teachers have taken his lead in the school of public speaking. With online tutorials, and a Toastmaster’s club around every corner, improving your communication skills today is as easy as, well, A-B-C. I thought I’d let Carnegie’s wife, Dorothy, finish this final […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: To disclose or not to discloseMany students who identify as having a (dis)ability find themselves struggling with the lack of flexibility offered in school curriculum. The current structure of our schools is rigid and caters primarily to certain learning styles and abilities. It’s possible to request accommodations, but often not without disclosing one’s (dis)ability. There can be a lot of […] Continue Reading |
