Are mainstream music festivals like Sasquatch good or bad for music?Everyone has a habit. For many music fans, the one they can’t seem to shake is attending massive festivals. Coachella. Bonnaroo. Bumbershoot. Sasquatch. These are all established music festivals that draw tens of thousands every year. They’re physically and financially taxing and feature countless artists in often-conflicting time slots. The talent play festivals because they […] Continue Reading |
Speed filming: Cinecoup accelerator pushes young filmmakersYoung Vancouver filmmaker Jay Rathore has something in common with most independent artists: he is waiting for his big break. So when he stumbled across something called Cinecoup online, he thought it might be the chance he was looking for. Turns out, it was. The film accelerator program, launched by a Vancouver online entrepreneur, has […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College president Kathryn Laurin: the Nexus interviewCamosun College president Kathryn Laurin is poised and welcoming as we shake hands and settle at a comfortable table near the window in her office. I take stock of kind but guarded grey eyes and short auburn hair styled into place. She is dressed in a neat, grey pantsuit, with a touch of whimsy in […] Continue Reading |
Pass it on: responsible media coverage of suicideAs a kid one of my favorite group games was Pass It On. How exciting it was to pass a message along from between carefully cupped hands (to keep anyone from overhearing) by whispering it into the ear of the kid next to you, the “rumour” making its way around the circle in moist, tickling […] Continue Reading |
Lines in the sand: equality and sexism on campusInternational Women’s Day is a day meant for reflection and action based on the progression of women’s rights. Events will be held worldwide, and Camosun is no exception. This day, meant to perpetuate acceptance and equality, is often met with a clash of opinions and perspectives. But how is Camosun College doing with equality and […] Continue Reading |
Middle East: Kevin Neish human shield in GazaImagine being a human shield. Former Camosun College instructor and longtime political activist Kevin Neish is currently in the midst of a five-week stay in Gaza, putting his life in incredible danger as he guards researchers while wearing a reflective vest and white hat. According to Neish, who was trained as a marine engineer and […] Continue Reading |
Relationships: One not lonely for singles and Victoria Friends Meetup Group“One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do, two can be as bad as one/it’s the loneliest number since the number one.” Two infamous lines from the song “One,” by Harry Nilsson, appear to clinch the whole single-versus-couple debate. But can we even argue on the merits of two completely different modes of being? […] Continue Reading |
Cluttered pearls: The stigma of hoardingOh, how the world loves a freak. Call it what you like: collecting; hoarding. The way we look at someone whose space has filled up with stuff is judgmental. It has long mystified me that many are not able to see this behaviour as a serious emotional illness. But attitudes are beginning to change. The […] Continue Reading |
The prophets of local non-profitsWhenever I read the next great mental-health study or report, I’m reminded of a scene in The Life of Brian. Brian is about to be crucified, propelling lover Judith into action. She charges into their Judean rebel group’s board meeting, shouting, “Do something!” The president, Reg, played to perfection by John Cleese, nods enthusiastically and […] Continue Reading |
Charity event transforms regular people into boxersImagine having no combat skills and getting put into a boxing ring to duke it out. Imagine waking up every weekday morning and training at 6 am for two months straight to prepare for your big fight. That’s exactly what contenders in a local charity event called Fight 4 the Cause do. We spoke with […] Continue Reading |
