A closer look at David Shebib, long-time Victoria independent candidate January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 Sylas Serné In this election, Victoria had a crowded list of candidates. Independent David Shebib’s approach to politics could be described as “D.I.Y.” — he’s put hand-painted signs touting slogans such
Corporate coffee certain on campus March 26, 2019March 24, 2019 Sylas Serné It's inevitable: Starbucks is coming to campus. But activist group Stop Starbucks UVic wants to make the corporate presence on campus more sustainable
Laying his ancestors to rest November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 Sylas Serné Dust ‘n’ Bones, a documentary about traditional grave-digger Harold Joe, is screening at Cinecenta on Nov. 22 The upcoming documentary Dust 'n Bones follows Harold Joe and the problems he faces...
Family warfare: How to avoid tense family dinners this holiday December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 Sylas Serné Oh, the holidays: the time of year when the reality of brown road slush and awkward encounters with your new step-brothers are etched into memories of pristine white snow and...
Muslim and Jewish student associations host shared dinner December 1, 2016December 7, 2016 Sylas Serné The Jewish and Muslim community have a long history of both peaceful and violent interaction, but to the UVic Jewish Students Association (JSA) and the UVic Muslim Students Association (MSA),...
Toronto punk outfit PUP sets its sights on Victoria November 16, 2016November 17, 2016 Sylas Serné The Toronto band PUP started mak- ing raucous high-energy punk music together in 2013, and have refused to stop ever since. Over the last two years, they have played nearly...
Theatre alums reflect as 50th annual Alumni Festival unfolds October 19, 2016October 24, 2016 Sylas Serné The Phoenix Theatre is bringing back three successful alumni to perform this year for the 50th annual Alumni Festival, which is running through to Oct. 29. “These artists have travelled the...