Canada to fly advertising banner over Trump inauguration January 11, 2017January 31, 2017 Alistair Ogden In a bold attempt to increase immigration from south of the 49th parallel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the federal government will be flying an advertising banner over...
Trump attempts to put toddler rumours to rest, rejects new airplane December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 Alistair Ogden President-elect Donald Trump is denying he is a toddler by pledging to cancel an order for a new Air Force One. In a tweet last week, Trump wrote that “Boeing...
The final UVic Senate meeting of 2016, recapped December 14, 2016 Alistair Ogden The UVic Senate wrapped up 2016 with a concise meeting on Dec. 2, covering a host of topics with rela- tively few major decisions but several important updates. UVIC FALLING IN...
GMO backlash takes root in Department of Environmental Studies December 1, 2016November 30, 2016 Alistair Ogden The Department of Environmental Studies has drawn criticism from students after hosting a former research scientist for Agriculture Canada whose views on genetically modified crops have been met with heated...
The art of the dive: Behind the scenes of UVic’s Community Cabbage November 17, 2016November 16, 2016 Alistair Ogden The eight of us sat in a GMC VanDura Campwagon outside the Thrifty Foods on Quadra and Cook. It was dark—9:30 p.m. in early November. We were nervous and excited,...
UVic chemist teams up with Phillips Brewery for a better brew November 17, 2016November 18, 2016 Alistair Ogden What reaction do you get when you combine a UVic chemistry pro- fessor and the quality manager at Phillips Brewery while they sit down and have a beer? A groundbreaking...
The Walrus Talks bring optimistic perspectives on youth leadership November 3, 2016November 2, 2016 Alistair Ogden On a dreary Monday night in the Farquhar Auditorium, seven inspirational Canadians suffused the University of Victoria with stories of youth leadership. The return of The Walrus Talks to Victoria...
Cinecenta brings ‘The Golem’—and silent film—back to life October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 Alistair Ogden Silent horror and electronic music: two unique brands of art not often combined. But on Oct. 27, UVic students and other members of the community will have a chance to...
Boy & Bear break their limits with new album, tour October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 Alistair Ogden Boy & Bear have come a long way in seven years. What started out as a solo project for singer-songwriter Dave Hosking in 2009 became a duo with the addition...
Rifflandia 2016: Music overcomes divisive ‘shock politics,’ says Michael Franti & Spearhead frontman September 16, 2016September 18, 2016 Alistair Ogden Since the release of their new album Soulrocker this June, Michael Franti & Spearhead have been touring through the United States, spreading good vibes and inspiring countless crowds. This Friday,...
