CCAA championships brings disappointing results for ChargersThe Camosun Chargers men’s volleyball team recently hosted, and had a disappointing performance at, the CCAA national championship by only being able to win one game and finish in seventh place. The event was held at PISE from March 7 to 10. The Chargers entered this year as the defending two-time Pacific Western Athletic Association […] Continue Reading |
Gord Hill to discuss contribution of art to social movements at lectureKwakwaka’wakw author, artist, and political activist Gord Hill has been involved in Indigenous decolonization and anti-globalization movements since 1990, with an aim to advocate through a variety of mediums. His books, The 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance Comic Book, The Anti-Capitalist Resistance Comic Book, and The Antifa Comic Book, focus on the history and colonial […] Continue Reading |
Breweries take centre stage for 10th annual Victoria Beer WeekVictoria Beer Week, presented by the Victoria Beer Society, is returning for its 10th anniversary with Ten Years of Cheers! from March 1 to 9. Although Victoria Beer Week (VBW) has always been hosted at consolidated venues by the Victoria Beer Society (VBS), this year they’re shifting the focus—breweries are producing events at their own […] Continue Reading |
Six websites to explore for internship opportunitiesFinding internships online can be challenging for many students, especially when you don’t know where to begin. Here are six websites you might want to check out to discover valuable internship opportunities and improve your hands-on experience and skills. riipen.com Riipen is a platform that connects students to real-world projects and learning opportunities. It also […] Continue Reading |
Isle of Tease shines light on diversity in burlesqueThe Isle of Tease Burlesque Festival celebrates the variety and history of burlesque while showcasing the diverse backgrounds of burlesque performers. Event co-producer Champagne Sparkles—also the co-founder of Victoria’s popular Cheesecake Burlesque Review, celebrating 18 years of being a burlesque troupe this March—says that what the Cheesecakes do is only part of what burlesque is […] Continue Reading |
With Super Mario Bros. Wonder, creative Nintendo is backSuper Mario Bros. Wonder 8/10 Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the latest in Mario’s adventures. Taking place in the Flower Kingdom, Mario and friends, with the aid of the Flower Kingdom’s caterpillar prince Prince Florian, must stop Bowser from achieving world domination by using the Wonder Seeds. So, your typical Mario romp, but this romp’s […] Continue Reading |
Anarchist Bookfair respectful, inspiring successAnarchist bookfairs are a great representation of the real spirit of anarchism: mutual aid with great expression of individuality—not just “anarchy” or “chaos” as it is often mistaken to be. The Victoria Anarchist Bookfair took place at the Fernwood Community Centre on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24. There were also additional concerts—a punk […] Continue Reading |
Lachlan Scherger ready to make impact with ChargersLachlan Scherger, a former member of the Australian Junior Volleyball team, has joined the Camosun Chargers men’s volleyball team and hopes to win the national championship with them in his freshman year. The volleyball team, who are the back-to-back national champions, are adding Scherger for the 2023/24 season. A middle blocker from Mildura, Australia, he […] Continue Reading |
Great Canadian Beer Festival scores home run for craft beerBack for its 29th year, the Great Canadian Beer Festival returned this past weekend to showcase dozens of beers from nearly 60 Canadian breweries, and the verdant field of Royal Athletic Park was buzzing with buzzed beer enthusiasts ready to witness another home run for artisan craft beer. Mountainview Brewing Co. presented The Dark Side […] Continue Reading |
Chargers golf tournament brings alumni together for weekendFor Camosun Chargers alumni, the chance to reconnect with old teammates and classmates is coming this September in the form of a golf tournament, banquet, and games held at Highland Pacific Golf Course. This will be the second annual Chargers Golf Tournament fundraiser, with alumni activities happening on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. […] Continue Reading |
