Getting down in a good way January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 Trina McDonald A review of Distant Grand’s Fascination EP The EP Fascination by Victoria’s dreamy new duo Distant Grand is a sensuous hip-swaying and heart-breaking treat. The smooth vocal harmonies, sweeping synth, and...
Just one of the clowns at the 17th annual Ska and Reggae Festival July 7, 2016July 6, 2016 Trina McDonald I spent a lot of this year’s Ska Fest in the same place, with the same people as last year — in the middle of the dancefloor at Ship’s Point in Victoria’s...
Three decades later, CFUV still sounding good December 17, 2015December 16, 2015 Trina McDonald The University of Victoria’s campus-community radio station turns 30 this December. And with increases in funding and new technologies, CFUV is only improving with age. Fresh thinking and extra funds have...
Is UVic edgy enough to divest? November 19, 2015November 18, 2015 Trina McDonald Last February, the University of Victoria unveiled UVic Edge, a branding initiative meant to convey a “consistent” image of a forward-thinking institution. But Divest UVic’s volunteer organizer, Malkolm Boothroyd, argues...
Backyard chickens: ‘til death do us part November 5, 2015May 30, 2016 Trina McDonald Early in the spring of 2014, while my partner and I were planning our garden for the year, we became convinced that in the distant future we should get chickens....
Streeters: Do you think UVic is doing enough to address climate change? October 14, 2015 Trina McDonald Do you think UVic is doing enough to address climate change and be sustainable? If so, what do you see happening and if not, what could UVic do better? The information...
