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‘Big Stuff’ unpacks attachment and grief with comedic flair

‘Big Stuff’ unpacks attachment and grief with comedic flair

by Brianna Bock | Mar 19, 2026 | Culture, Theatre

Managing emotional baggage has never been more fun Why do we keep certain objects? Sentimental reasons? Familiarity? Never got around to throwing it out? Certain you’ll need it one day? Got into a hobby you swear you’ll get back into? Collections? Intentional and...
‘In My Day’ is a moving exploration of the AIDS crisis

‘In My Day’ is a moving exploration of the AIDS crisis

by Brianna Bock | Mar 19, 2026 | Culture, Theatre

“I told you I had a story” In 1981, a disease appeared among the queer and drug-using communities in New York. As the disease continued to spread, it was initially coined as gay-related immune deficiency (GRID), as it was believed that the disease was isolated...
Meet the students running for lead director positions in 2026

Meet the students running for lead director positions in 2026

by Brianna Bock | Mar 3, 2026 | Campus, Elections, News

Voting begins March 4 at 9:00 a.m. and closes on March 6 at 3:00 p.m. Outreach and University Relations Katie King Katie King is a second-year history major and is the current director of student affairs. She is running for director of outreach and university...
Six fantastic ‘sex and gender’ themed films from this year’s Victoria Film Festival

Six fantastic ‘sex and gender’ themed films from this year’s Victoria Film Festival

by Brianna Bock | Feb 26, 2026 | Culture, Events, Film

A Wolf Among Swans The 2024 film, A Wolf Among the Swans, directed by Helena Varvaki and Marcos Schechtman, follows the career of Thiago Soares (Matheus Abreu), a young hip hop dancer from the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, who is offered the once-in-a-lifetime...
Belfry Theatre starts 2026 strong with ‘Maanomaa, My Brother’

Belfry Theatre starts 2026 strong with ‘Maanomaa, My Brother’

by Brianna Bock | Feb 24, 2026 | Culture, Theatre

The subtle, emotionally affecting production starring Tawiah M’Carthy and Brad Cook is a powerful opener to the 2026 season The Belfry Theatre’s first show of the new year, Maanomaa, My Brother (My Bird, My Brother), is a truly fantastic season opener.  Childhood...
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