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GREEN TECH EMPOWERING WOMEN JETS ON MUSIC Camosun starts developing plans Zambian Emily Sikazwe’s up- Local band Jets Overhead focuses for a green technology access coming talk at Camosun aims to on promoting their music rather Camosun’s student voice since 1990 centre. inspire and empower. than business. NEWS—3 CAMPUS—4 ARTS—10

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NEXUS PUBLISHING SOCIETY STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS Luke Holland Erin Ball Adam Holroyd Staff writer Emily Laing Jina Mousseau It’s that time of year again. It’s Darin Steinkey when many of us are reminded of Marty Taillon either our unfulfilling single status EDITOR-IN-CHIEF or our unfulfilling relationship. I JESSICA TAI Greg Pratt don’t mean to be Debbie Downer, MANAGING EDITOR but people are always conflicted should take the opportunity to important and can be fulfilling—if thing that gives you pleasure, and Jason Schreurs about Valentine’s Day. Either we exercise a little self-love. No candles, you first have love and respect for feel happy about it. Create love in STUDENT EDITOR love it or we hate it, and our feel- Barry White, or expensive roses yourself. your life, instead of expecting it to Erin Ball ings change towards it each year, required. If you don’t love yourself, you come to you. STAFF WRITERS based on one thing—not who loves Oscar Wilde said, “To love one- can’t fully believe that someone Not to sound too much like Renée Andor us or whether we have a special self is the beginning of a life-long ro- else can love you. You leave it up to Oprah here, but part of loving your- Emily Laing someone, but whether or not we mance.” It’s true. Ultimately, we’re another person to try and convince self is to express gratitude for all Amanda Richardson love ourselves. all alone (there’s Debbie Downer you that you are worthy of love, and aspects of your life. When you are StAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Many single people feel like all again), and the most important re- that eventually spells disaster in a grateful, love follows. Alex Haro they need to do is find a partner; lationship we have is with ourselves. relationship. 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We need to stop feelings. also takes conscious effort and This Valentine’s Day, feel ful- DISTRIBUTION looking at other people and start We’re not saying that you practice. filled, whether you are in a relation- Emily Laing looking inwards to feel fulfilled shouldn’t have a desire to have re- This Valentine’s Day, take some ship or not. And be happy with who Nicolle Rushton and loved. lationships or share your life with a time to yourself, even if you’re in a you are, or aren’t, with. CONTRIBUTORS This Valentine’s Day we significant other. Relationships are relationship. Be selfish, do some- You’ll thank yourself for it. Renée Andor Erin Ball Lisa Brown Jenna Cotton Ali Hackett Open Space accepts submissions from Camosun students. Submissions to Open Space should be Alex Haro 400 words or less. Responses to previous articles in Nexus should be 250 words or less. Naomi Kavka open space Email submissions to [email protected] and include your name and student number. Alexah Konnelly Chantal Kyffin Emily Laing Marius Langeland Don’t use this word casually Jina Mousseau Shawn O’Hara Pam Oliver Adam Price ably. “You just got pwned” meant the word “rape” intending sexual Alex Pask Contributing writer Alli Pickard “Rape” has moved the same thing as “you just got abuse. People that argue this also Adam Price Some words and phrases make from a gaming- raped.” Within the context of the argue the difference between what Amanda Richardson the transition from subculture to games, “rape” meant that a player rape means and what they really Chesley Ryder popular culture; a classic example subculture phrase to beat his or her victim rather merci- meant, but the use of the word nor- Ed Sum is Shakespeare’s “fashionable.” lessly, and with little effort. malizes sexual abuse. It dulls the Jessica Tai pop-culture Dylan Wilks But some words don’t belong in “Rape” has moved from a gam- meaning. Kiera Zikmanis either subculture or popular culture. commonplace, and ing-subculture phrase to pop-cul- Use of the word further dem- “Rape” is one of those words. this must stop. ture commonplace, and this must onstrates dominion over women “Rape” is now a word heard stop. A rape victim goes through by males, who do the majority of weekly, if not daily, and often with an extreme amount of physical and raping. such casual indifference. This is emotional stress, to say the least. If everyone uses the word “rape,” All editorial content appearing in Nexus is property of the Nexus Publishing Society. Stories, photographs, and artwork highly problematic. influential first-person shooter This stress is commonly compared the meaning changes to accommo- contained herein cannot be reproduced without written permis- sion of the Nexus Publishing Society. 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environment NEWS BRIEFS Victoria transit Campus considering green building launches trip- planning tool Renée Andor ary effort from Camosun’s strategic Internet giants and future Staff writer development, trades and technol- overlords of the world, Google, Eco-friendly buildings used for ogy, and research and innovation have launched a new trip- planning tool, Google Transit. creating innovative green technolo- departments. That’s good news for Victoria gies could be added to the Interurban The college has approved the Regional Transit, since their campus in the near future. land use for the two acres the pro- website was previously lacking The proposed technology access posed buildings would sit on, but in useful information. The tool centre would go in on the north side nothing is set in stone yet. The is being piloted for Victoria and of the Interurban campus off Mark- proposed technology access centre 448 other cities worldwide, and ham Road, with the first building would cost $7-$8 million to build, transit is asking users to provide being built sometime in the next so funding is an issue, according feedback during the initial phase two years. to Roemer. so the service can be continually Tom Roemer, Camosun’s vice- Jamie VanDenbossche, man- improved. “To ensure we have president of strategic development, ager of Camosun applied research the most accurate and up-to-date information online, it’s import- says the concept is designed to bring and innovation, says the college ant that we get feedback from A conceptual lot layout for a proposed Interurban eco-friendly building. companies in to create and test has applied for a grant from the our customers,” says Manuel prototypes of green technologies, Natural Sciences and Engineer- Achadinha, president and CEO while involving trades and technol- ing Research Council of Canada earth-friendly building materials. that it’s just exciting.” of BC Transit. “We encourage ogy students in the process. (NSERC). The grant would be Will Spaulding, instructor in the Ahmed Mumeni, a second-year everyone to help us test out this But it doesn’t stop there; the worth about $350,000 each year mechanical engineering technology mechanical engineering and tech- new tool.” Google Transit is also centre would also have a section for five years, $1.75 million in total, program, says he’s excited that nology student, says the idea is available on select mobile devices which would be open to the public, if approved. student involvement is high on the “brilliant” because he would be able (i.e. smart phones). The trip- so people could come in and see The technology access centre priority list after the construction to see firsthand what kind of work planning service can be found at what new technologies are being would be built using green building phase as well. He says his students his education is leading him to, as transitbc.com/regions/vic/trip- created. options like solar heating, water- are interested in “real” projects, well as developing relationships planner.cfm. “If we bring these three things and energy-reduction technologies, and he looks forward to them being with potential employers. together, we have something for and possibly rammed earth or straw involved in creating prototypes. “Not only do you get to learn Ocean expert our internal community, we have bales as building materials. “If I talk about something that the skills that are applicable in the Cousteau to speak at something for the external industry Students in the trades and tech- I’m doing in what everybody seems industry but you get to know the community, and for the general nology programs would help con- to call ‘real life,’ they get all enthusi- people that work within the indus- Insight Speaker Series public,” says Roemer. struct the centre, so they would get astic about it,” says Spaulding. “You try,” says Mumeni, “and that might Camosun College kicks off The project is a multidisciplin- hands-on experience in using these can just see by the look in their eyes just give you a leg up.” the ninth season of its Insight Speaker Series on March 15 with a talk by Fabien Cousteau, grandson of Jacques Cousteau. rally The talk is titled One Water, One People and will take the audience on a journey through endangered March remembers missing women ocean habitats and offer some innovative ideas on how to combat global environment challenges. Renée Andor In British Columbia a stretch enue to get organized before march- Last year about 500 people Cousteau has recently created Staff writer of highway from Prince George to ing through the downtown area. The showed up to the memorial march, a foundation called Plant-a-Fish Victoria’s third annual Stolen Prince Rupert has been dubbed The march will finish at Thunderbird and Johnston expects the same or to provide public education Sisters Memorial March, which Highway of Tears, with 19 bodies Park, by the museum. more to come this year. Everyone programs for corporations. He’s honours the many missing and of women—most of whom were Tanille Johnston, administra- is welcome to attend the march to also the star of the PBS series murdered indigenous women of indigenous—found there over a tive councilor for UVNSU, says the show their support for the missing Ocean Adventures, along with his sister and father. The Camosun Canada, will take place at 1 pm on 40-year span, according to an Oc- march isn’t designed for political and murdered women. Insight Speaker Series features Sunday, February 13. tober 17, 2010, article in The Globe activism. Instead, the focus is solely Mandee McDonald, outreach world-renowned experts offering While the estimated number of and Mail. on remembering the women who and communications coordinator insights to a variety of global missing and murdered indigenous This year the Stolen Sisters were lost, and showing support for for UVSS Women’s Centre, urges topics. Aboriginal filmmaker women in Canada differs greatly be- march is being organized by the their families. people to come out to the march Alanis Obomsawion will speak on tween organizations, with the low- UVic Native Students Union “It’s for the families and to and show solidarity in honouring April 6 and author Wayson Choy est estimate being over 500 across (UVNSU), the UVic Student So- give them recognition that these these women. talks on May 18. All presenta- Canada, the Amnesty International ciety (UVSS) Women’s Centre, and women had lives. They lived won- “It’s really important not to tions take place at the McPherson Canada website states that young UVic’s Indigenous Law Students derful lives,” says Johnston. “They forget that indigenous women are Playhouse. indigenous women are five times Association. were loved people in society that going missing,” says McDonald. more likely to die from violence than Participants will meet at noon in were taken for a completely invalid “It’s important that we remember Students serve up non-indigenous women. front of Our Place on Pandora Av- reason.” them.” delicious dishes at Interurban What was your most memorable Valentine’s Day? by Jina Mousseau The students in Camosun’s professional cook training program are back in the kitchen for the 2011 Classroom Restaurant winter season. These future chefs will be serving up delectable and exotic-sounding dishes such as Pancetta Wrapped Snapper Fennel Marmelada, Pistachio Crusted Halibut Champagne Vinegar, and Ginger Crème Brûlée. The Classroom Restaurant offers four-course gourmet dinners, prepared and served by senior students in the program. Located at Huber Hall on the Interurban campus, Anna Poustie Marianne Abdon Arend Stamhuis Ali Wikkramatileke Colin Sharpe the restaurant is open Tuesdays “My ex-boyfriend made me “My boyfriend broke up “I went out with a girl I had “It was really cute—my “My work asked me to through Fridays until April 1, from paper mache boobs filled with me on Valentine’s Day. just broken up with. It was boyfriend came to my come in. Afterwards I got 5:30–7:30 pm. A special gourmet with chocolate, condoms, I had gotten him a present, really awkward; we both school at Arbutus, figured totally shitfaced and angry buffet will be featured on March and toy boats. He wouldn’t and he was like, ‘Yeah, this weren’t sure if there was out where I sat in each that they hadn’t thanked 18. The Classroom Restaurant let me hit them piñata style isn’t going to work.’” going to be some nookie class, and put a rose on my me for coming in. I went accepts reservations, so call because he didn’t want to afterwards. It ended with a desk in each classroom.” back and yelled at them; ahead to enjoy a fancy meal destroy them. So we cut a fight and her storming out.” that’s when I found out I out. The menu can be viewed at hole in the back to get at the was an angry drunk. I’ve camosun.ca/dining. treats.” stopped drinking.” CAMPUS February 9, 2011

human rights NEWS BRIEFS Camosun student Event looks at African gender rights creates youtube hit Camosun student Dave Renée Andor Wallace has been enjoying some Staff writer “Emily Sikazwe is such fame recently with the popularity of his youtube video, Creating A The founder of the non-govern- an inspiring person in Hit: 8 Hour Challenge. The catchy mental organization Women for video, which shows Wallace and Change (WFC) will be at Lansdowne terms of what she’s Calgary rapper Dan Bennett write campus on Thursday, February 17 done in her life, and a pop song in under eight hours, to give a first-hand account of the what she’s built, has garnered over 415,000 hits work she does to empower women since it went up in December. and fight poverty in Zambia. because she really Wallace and Bennett have been Emily Sikazwe is the executive interviewed by media outlets built Women for across the nation and have even director of WFC and a delegate Change from the received an email from KISS at the UN Commission Status of bassist Gene Simmons. The Women. She has been a gender and ground up.” video can be found on Wallace’s human rights advocate for almost youtube page: http://www. 20 years. Lynn Thornton Victoria International youtube.com/user/davewallace4. Camosun’s African Awareness Development Education Emily Sikazwe will be speaking at Camosun on February 17. Committee (AAC) and the Victoria Association International Development Edu- kazwe, left Zambia when she was WFC lets people know facts like a CFS recommends cation Association (VIDEA) are 17, and went to Nova Scotia to get widow has a right to 50 percent of hosting the talk. Both organizations her bachelor’s degree in sociology the property, and a part of it needs amendments work to help create awareness and to do things for their own com- at St. Francis Xavier University. to go to the children so they aren’t to bill C-32 generate funding for WFC. munity,” says Yee, “so that they Now at 22 years old, she’s intern- left with nothing. The Canadian Federation of Sikazwe says she’s excited won’t have this kind of dependency ing at VIDEA, and plans to go to Nakazwe says it’s important Students (CFS) proposed a series to speak in Victoria and hopes relationship.” UVic to get her masters in policy to understand people’s realities in of recommendations for bill C-32 people will leave the talk feeling Lynn Thornton, executive direc- and practice. other parts of the world, in order to in a submission to Parliament empowered. tor for Victoria International De- Nakazwe wants to return to be in a better position to help create on January 31. The recommen- “I hope that young people come velopment Education Association Zambia when she finishes her change. dations for bill C-32, an act to modernize the copyright act, away feeling a greater sense of (VIDEA), has met Sikazwe many studies and work in the Ministry She hopes people take action were submitted by the CFS at the solidarity,” says Sikazwe, “and that times over the last few years and of Health or Ministry of Educa- after becoming inspired at talks request of the special legislative they will understand that with their describes her as a “formidable” tion. She says she grew up a part like the upcoming one her mother committee studying the bill. In engagement and solidarity they can woman. of the women’s movement, and is giving, and urges people to join addition to a series of recom- make a difference.” “She’s such an inspiring per- saw firsthand through her mother’s an organization which is already mended amendments, the CFS WFC works with over 300,000 son in terms of what she’s done work how much of an impact WFC making a difference. suggestions focus on the need Zambians to educate them on human in her life, and what she’s built,” makes. “When we partner together for students and teachers have rights, with a focus on empowering says Thornton, “because she really “So many women who I saw it’s better than trying to go off on fair access to copyrighted works, women to help rural communities built Women for Change from the were in difficult situations,” says your own because you lose steam and making sure the bill supports create their own change. ground up.” Nakazwe, “and the organization that way,” says Nakazwe. “We can innovation. “Education and in- Francis Yee, geography instruct- Thornton says Sikazwe lived would come in to help a mother, make much more of a difference if novation depends on fair access to copyrighted works,” says Dave or at Camosun and AAC member, the same experience as many of the or talk to people about things like we work together.” Molenhuis, national chairperson says the education WFC gives to women that WFC helps. She was property rights after a spouse has Nakazwe’s mother, Emily Si- for the CFS. “A few simple Zambians is important. widowed, and by herself raised her passed on.” kazwe, speaks at Camosun Col- amendments would ensure fair “They’re providing the op- children as well as orphaned chil- Nakazwe says some Zambians lege, Young 211, Lansdowne from copyright for all Canadians.” portunity for them to take on the dren of other family members. believe everything should go to the 2:30–3:30 pm. The talk is open to initiative so that they will be able Sikazwe’s daughter, Kyi Na- husband’s family after he dies, and everyone. UVic students display climate art at community health clinic This past semester Dr. Camosun explores climate issues with teach-ins Carolyn Butler Palmer, UVic’s Williams Legacy chair, worked Emily Laing climate change, Go Beyond aims this year, panel discussions were with students to design a perma- Staff writer to meet that challenge by educating held between students and faculty nent art exhibit in the Cool Aid “Teach-ins offers Community Health Clinic. The A Camosun program called Go students and faculty about climate on how to become a low-carbon opportunities for UVic Art Collection now has 20 Beyond is encouraging students, issues. society. pieces installed at the clinic. faculty, and community members teachers to talk about According to Anne Petitclerc, Within the program, students Butler Palmer’s exhibition class to come together and fight the cli- these issues and how Go Beyond campus organizer and are trained in various aspects of discussed issues related to the mate crisis. Lansdowne student, the lack of sustainability and climate leader- creation, promotion, and exhib- Hosted by Camosun Students for the school is striving action in the community regarding ship through teach-ins, which get ition of art as a means of promot- Environmental Awareness (CSEA), to be carbon neutral.” climate change is frustrating. hundreds of Camosun students ing the relationship between the two-week event, which was part “The purpose of this event is to discuss climate solutions in the cultural activity and well being. of a province-wide teach-in from Anne Petitclerc to get the whole campus excited context of their disciplines. Butler Palmer and her students January 17–28, was introduced on Go Beyond Camosun about sustainability issues,” says “This offers opportunities for have also designed an interactive both Lansdowne and Interurban Petitclerc. “There’s been a lot of teachers to talk about these issues exhibit, Connect the Blocks, at the Legacy Gallery, free to the public. campuses to focus on solutions to talk on campus, but there’s not and, in correlation, how the school is problems associated with climate climate network governed by a enough tangible actions being made striving to be carbon neutral,” says change. committee of elected board mem- throughout the year.” Petitclerc. According to Petitclerc, UVic hosts Harvey Go Beyond is an on-campus bers. With the evolving nature of The Go Beyond campus organ- Canada is near the bottom of the izers at Camosun hold seats on a barrel based on climate-change per- Stevenson Southam newly formed campus sustainability formances, but Go Beyond wants to Lecturer committee, an advisory body made reshape both the climate movement Journalist, broadcaster, Business Career Fair up of staff, students, and faculty. and Canada’s reputation. author, and poet Richard “The committee and the student “We want to shake up that nega- Wagamese will discuss the role of storytelling in the digital age on Thursday, March 3, 2011 sustainability committee reps are a tive image that’s been created,” says great avenue for students to get their Petitclerc. February 16 at UVic. Wagamese Interurban campus will also be launching his memoir, sustainability and climate solutions Go Beyond campus organizers centre for Business & access, 1st & 2nd floor atrium One Story, One Song, the follow- 9:30am – 1:30pm to the top decision-makers,” says are working hard to get people up to his acclaimed book, One Everyone welcome Sarah Stoner, Go Beyond program involved. Native Life. The lecture is free manager. “By having students on “We want to bring together Meet prospective employers and takes place at 7:30 pm in the the committee, we help mitigate local citizens,” says Stoner, “in a Be prepared – bring your résumé Hickman Building, room 105. some of the turnover issues.” process that will create a deeper draw prizes! Go Beyond was launched on understanding of challenges and camosun.ca/cese both campuses just over a year increase support for local govern- ago. During the two-week event ment action.” by ERIN BALL WANTED: RECHERCHONS : ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS TECHNICIENS EN ÉLECTRONIQUE “Working in a grey ofﬁ ce, that wasn’t for me. « La grisaille de la vie de bureau, c’était vraiment Here, in the Navy, I have been well trained and pas pour moi. Dans la Marine, j’ai été bien formé I work on state-of-the-art equipment. Believe et je travaille avec l’équipement le plus avancé. me, the only thing grey about this job is the Je peux vous assurer que la seule chose qui est grise colour of the ship.” dans mon métier, c’est la couleur du bateau. » Ordinary Seaman ZACK ARTE Matelot de 3e classe ZACK ARTE CAMPUS February 9, 2011 student programs Camosun connects students with peers

Marius Langeland around,” says Canadian university One of CCI’s two office assist- ested in performing to take part Contributing Writer “It’s made for the transfer student and Peer Connec- ants, Ligia Barrocas from Rio de in our annual cultural talent show Going to a new country can be students, by the tions volunteer Micki Yaggey. “I find Janeiro, is heavily involved with on March 21,” says Herron. “It’s a as daunting an experience as it is that we learn a lot from one another the program behind the scenes. celebration of cultures.” exciting. Bearing this in mind, it’s students, and using too—me learning about them and Like several other Camosun staff Students who’d like to audition easy to see how international stu- their own ideas. It’s a their culture and teaching them members, Barrocas works as a for the talent show can contact dents face a variety of challenging what’s okay in Canadian culture link and a reference point between Peer Connections before February situations. welcoming feeling that socially, and what’s not.” international students, the program 14 by email at peerconnections@ Luckily, this is something that really lasts.” Victoria-born Peer Connections and its student coordinators, and camosun.ca. Camosun College International member and Camosun university the college. Student coordinator Bonita Bai, Ligia Barrocas (CCI) understands. transfer student Sunny Hundal says “Peer Connections is fun, from China, is among the people Camosun college Camosun’s Peer Connections that being involved with Peer Con- friendly, and current. It’s made scheduled to perform at the talent program started in 2004 as a CCI nections is a good way to help stu- for the students, by the students, show; she’ll be singing in Chinese. initiative. At the start of each aca- cultural and personal experiences. dents contribute back to Camosun, and using their own ideas. It’s a For her, the program has helped her demic year around 35 students are Canadian students are strongly who enroll over 700 international welcoming feeling that really lasts,” on a personal level as well as open- accepted into the program after a encouraged to join the program students, from over 50 countries, says Barrocas. ing up doors to other cultures. round of interviews by program and as volunteers. Their perspective annually. Program coordinator and “I’m more confident than be- student coordinators. and experience are highly valued “Peer Connections provides a international student counsellor fore,” says Bai. “This program Through presentations, role- and can provide useful insight into good way to give back to the col- Brian Herron stresses the import- offers me the opportunity to show play, guest speakers, and regu- Canadian life and culture for inter- lege,” says Hundal. “You’re not ance of bringing different cultures my talent, to show my leadership lar meetings, Peer Connections national students. doing that much work, but you’re together. skills, and also a chance to know members are given an opportunity “It makes me feel good to know doing a lot to help the overall culture “We’re currently inviting stu- more about Canadian culture and to share and ask questions about that I’m helping the students I’m at Camosun.” dents of the college who are inter- the city.” $2995 $tudent pricing

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SPORTS BRIEFS chargers Charger nominated Chargers b-ball teams turn up the heat for athlete of the year A Camosun College athlete has been nominated for the “I don’t think our Sport BC College Athlete of the Year. Chelsea McMullen, a rookies understand member of the Chargers women’s basketball team, earned several the importance of the awards during the 2009–2010 next few weeks.” BC Colleges’ Athletic Association (BCCAA) season. Reynold Chelsea McMullen Stewart, a soccer player from Camosun Chargers Douglas College, and Alex Basso, a volleyball player from UBC-O, Chelsea McMullen (right) is one of the Chargers’ basketball teams’ most outstanding players. have also been nominated. The Emily Laing awards ceremony and gala takes Staff writer place at the River Rock Show The women’s basketball team rebounder sets an example for new the end,” says Westcott. Theatre in Richmond on February The Camosun College Chargers is on a positive swing, with an 8–5 players and generations to come. Chargers men’s basketball head 24. If McMullen wins the award, women and men’s basketball teams record, and is expected to finish “We have some tough games coach Craig Price is spending most she’ll be in the elite company of are looking to continue their resur- between third and seventh place in coming up since we’ll be facing all of his days crossing items off his to- past winners such as Steve Nash, gence under head coaches Brett the league; however, only the top the top teams in the league,” says do list in pursuit of some wins. Rick Hansen, and Nancy Greene Westcott and Craig Price. six teams make playoffs. McMullen. “I’ve been very well trained, so Raine. With the tip-off of the BC Col- “If we play well we could win The women have taken down I’m very critical on what we run and leges’ Athletic Association (BC- all five [games remaining], it really rival University of Northern BC for how I prepare this team,” says Price. CAA) provincial championships just depends on the team’s frame of the last four playoff seasons, which “We have a lot of inexperienced Davis wins BCCAA weeks away, the basketball coaches mind and how prepared they are,” means the Chargers are expected to players that are trying to learn how athlete of the week are hoping to make an appearance says Westcott. have a tough go coming up. to deal with failure, success, and at the playoffs. Third-year point guard Chelsea “I don’t think our rookies under- adversity.” Camosun College women’s Going into the BCCAA season, McMullen, one of three athletes in stand the importance of the next few Top guard Blake Mansbridge volleyball rookie Elizabeth Davis has won the BC Colleges’ the Chargers were thinking ambi- the running for the Sport BC College weeks,” says McMullen. plays an active role in the team’s Athletics Association (BCCAA) tiously, especially the women, who Athlete of the Year, says the team McMullen says the team offense. His strengths and his ability athlete of the week award for the finished second in the provincials needs to pick up the slack after a shouldn’t be forgiven for their lack to combine an above-average scor- week of January 17–23. Davis is last year (the men missed the play- rocky start to the year. of effort and intensity seen in the ing rate, while also carrying a heavy the first Charger to win an athlete offs). But both teams were faced “We’re on the right track to past two games. It can be chal- offensive load, is a valued skill. of the week award this season. with a reality check this year. making it to the provincials, but lenging for a young team to play Mansbridge hopes to make it The outside hitter contributed “Our biggest challenge is we really have to work for it,” says well after losing games that went to the provincials, but thinks the 13 kills and two digs in a 3–0 to clean up our mistakes and to McMullen. down to the wire. But she and coach team really needs to work on their win against the CBC Bearcats overcome playing against much Perhaps gifted academically as Westcott agree that’s no excuse for cohesion. on January 21; and 22 kills, one older, more experienced teams,” she is athletically, McMullen plans the squad. “It’s crunch time,” says Mans- ace, and seven digs in their says women’s head coach Brett to pursue a career in education “We’ve played too many games bridge, “and we really need to work 3–2 loss to the UFV Cascades. Westcott. next year at UVic. The outstanding where we just throw it all away in on our consistency.”

Chargers results: Women’s basketball iaido Friday, January 28 Win—Chargers 68, Douglas College Royals 36 Saturday, January 29 Ancient disciplines meet modern world Win—Chargers 83, Douglas College Royals 41 Emily Laing Friday, February 4 Staff writer Loss—Chargers 59,UNBC “Every person should Timberwolves 77 The moment he released the Saturday, February 5 blade from the sheath of a samu- learn to fight, but if Win—Chargers 70,UNBC rai sword, Greg Williams, senior you learn your Timberwolves 59 instructor of Iaido at Camosun, Men’s basketball discovered a workout that stimu- limitations and how to Friday, January 28 lates his mind. Loss—Chargers 63, Douglas react, you won’t need “This is a real fighting form; College Royals 75 to fight.” Saturday, January 29 aside from learning how to control Loss—Chargers 68, Douglas a sword, you learn about spiritual Greg Williams College Royals 76 awareness,” says Williams. “This Camosun Iaido Friday, February 4 style has continuous transmission Loss—Chargers 74, UNBC without interruption.” Timberwolves 102 For years, Williams practised Saturday, February 5 a variety of martial arts, including of dance-like movements with an Loss—Chargers 91, UNBC kung fu. After he was introduced intimidating-looking weapon. Iaido Timberwolves 97 to Iaido, he was driven to learn the is especially appealing, perhaps, to Women’s volleyball ropes under the late Ted Davis, top someone who has practised fight- Friday, January 28 sensei in Canada and former biology ing poses in the bathroom mirror Loss—Chargers 2, Capilano University Blues 3 instructor at Camosun. all their life. “I’m here to practise Iaido at this “Every person should learn to Saturday, January 29 emily laing Win—Chargers 3, Douglas campus to honor Ted Davis,” says fight,” says Williams, “but if you Samurai swords and the pursuit of inner focus. College Royals 0 Williams. “Ted pioneered Iaido. I learn your limitations and how to Friday, February 4 feel so fortunate I got a chance to react, you won’t need to fight.” “It helps you centre yourself “This is great for people who are Loss—Chargers 0, UBC-O Heat 3 train with him before he passed Whether for sport or self-de- in your body,” says Chris Tooley, out to learn the art and the beauty Men’s volleyball away.” fence, this martial art provides junior instructor at Camosun. “It of it.” Friday, January 28 Williams welcomes all abilities several benefits. Iaido can be de- forces you to understand how your Iaido’s restrained force can be Win—Chargers 3, Capilano to his class, although it seems to fined as a moving mediation, but its movements affect something exter- challenging, says Fried. Students University Blues 0 attract experienced martial artists operative idea can be grim, explains nal to you.” proceed through the course at their Saturday, January 29 seeking higher levels of skill and Williams. Combat advantage aside, Iaido own pace, creating a beautifully Win—Chargers 3, Douglas College Royals 0 understanding. The disciplines “Injuries happen, but usually offers a window into both Japan- unsynchronized whirl of waving Friday, February 4 taught aim to tweak conventional to inexperienced people,” says ese culture and inner tranquility, blades, demonstrating why the Loss—Chargers 1, UBC-O Heat 3 dexterity. Williams. according to Sabrina Fried, an martial art is best practised in small Iaido is very unique in com- Each of the swordsmanship environmental technology student classes. parison to other martial arts. The routines evokes a specific uncer- at Camosun. opponents are imaginary in this tainty, similar to fighting in a shal- “Iaido really makes me focus, What do you think? samurai form, which can be de- low tunnel, or being jumped from especially before I have to pump [email protected] by ERIN BALL scribed as an unlikely combination two sides. out a 2,000-word essay,” she says. or TEXTBACK to 604–223–0076. February 9, 2011 FEATURE Single white female: Amanda Richardson staff writer modern dating in Victoria

anyone to wear green and drink scared-camper impression, awkward and embarrassing scale than admitting to a friend full of crap. and how frigid all the women are. questionable quantities of green- and one of me rocking the Hal- that you’re legitimately using a (free) online dating site. I hate admitting when I’m wrong, but the man had a point. My personal favourite lines of his had to do with how sexually food-coloring-infused beer. loween 2009 look—Bananas The 30-second gist of his 45-minute speech is that single liberated Europe is, and how when he was in Spain and Portu- Halloween, one of the most age-inclusive days of the year, in Pajamas. BATTING EYELASHES AND TRADING NUMBERS people are afraid. Afraid of being judged, dumped, under- gal “the women would fuck you, and then ask your name.” mixes fun, frivolity, and candy into one, showing up St. Val- Vowing to give online dating a fair crack, I start perusing the valued, and/or rejected, when in reality the only person who Smart like I am, I made my friend promise to give me an entine and his adult-only exploits. The best old Val can do site. There’s a smattering of delicious men, a shake or two of Because I’m a human and have a biological need can judge or reject you is yourself. outcall, which I will be eternally grateful for. The outcall is the for kids is a pack of cinnamon hearts and an “I Choo-Choo- guys rocking the coveted crack-addict look, a disappointing to interact with other members of my species, I knew that I’d He made a compelling argument about never really know- phone call that, if necessary, can get you the hell out of there Choose You” Valentine’s card with a picture of Thomas the lack of hipsters, and more than a few guys you wouldn’t want have to put the laptop down and get out into the real world. ing what other people think about you, so anything you think in a hurry, because a) your house is on fire, b) your cat/dog Tank Engine and the illegible signature of a well-intentioned to sit next to on a bus. And what’s more real than a singles seminar on how to get they’re thinking is really just a reflection of what you think just got hit by a car, or c) your long-lost, twice-removed great four-year-old. When asked a series of vapid, generic questions, you’re bound women to approach men, taking place at a local nightclub? of yourself. aunt just came to town and really needs to see you before her Valentine’s Day, bitterly known by some as Singles Aware- to get a few similar answers, but I was seriously disheartened In a decision that to this day makes me question my own It’s not a numbers game, and it’s not about the chase. It’s flight leaves in an hour. ness Day, often is either the highlight or lowlight of a person’s when I realized just how unoriginal a lot of the guys on this sanity, I agreed to tag along with a friend of mine to the about going after what you want and making yourself open Oh, and Magnus… how do I put this nicely? You’re a year; for an apathetic few, it’s just another Monday. site are. While there are variations and subcategories to all, Rendezvous Club’s FlirtFest, held at a local nightclub back to chance. douche. there are four main types. in January. There was also a game of THEY SHOOT SINGLE WOMEN, DON’T THEY? There’s the all-Canadian type. Imagine someone saying, I checked out the website to see single-mingle bingo. But un- WHAT TWO DECADES OF CONVENTION FAILED TO TEACH “I’m a pretty active guy. I play soccer twice a week and try to exactly what a FlirtFest was, and like regular bingo, this one ME “You have to come over and meet the new man in hit the gym four to five times a week. My body is a temple.” considering the $60 that I was somehow ended up with a 62- my life,” I said to my best friend a month ago on the phone. That’s the guy. Their profiles are usually filled with pictures expected to shell out, the site was year-old man dropping drawer I learned a lot from Packard’s FlirtFest, from Magnus “No way, you got a boyfriend? It’s about time,” she said, of them doing shirtless back-flips on a beach somewhere and surprisingly vague. I was met in the middle of the dance the Norwegian fish, and from talking to a lot of my friends with an unsettling degree of relief in her voice. getting “crunk” with all their buddies. These are the type of with testimonials and outlandish floor to answer the question, about dating. “Um, no… actually,” I said, “I bought a puppy. It’s a boy.” guys that were the shit in high school and haven’t yet realized pullquotes, saying everything “Do you own animal-print The first thing is the most obvious—the more you like your- Not that I will ever admit it to her, but she had a point. Since that, in reality, they’re spectacularly average. from “intelligent women going after what they want” to event underwear?” Why use your words when you can be memor- self, the more appealing you’re going to be to the opposite enrolling in Camosun’s applied communication program last On the other end of things, there’s the lover. He’s the sensitive highlights like “Daniel on the mic getting women in the mood able without them? sex. It’s true for both men and women, and even if you’re not September, I’ve barely had enough free time to shower and type who wants kids, has just gotten out of a seven-year rela- to go get ’em.” The reality is that when you throw a lot of people with a com- the most confident person, don’t lay all your baggage and feed myself, let alone keep up with any kind of social life. tionship, loves his dog, and happens to be a blue-ribbon chef. My friend and I both did the typical girls’-night-out thing, mon cause in a room together, add copious amounts of alcohol, neurosis out on the table on the first date. I suppose being a single parent of a four-month-old puppy His pictures feature him with his dog, his nieces, nephews, and spending two hours on our hair and makeup, and trying on and a few really good-looking Vancouverites, things get messy People are going to criticize every little thing on an online isn’t going to help that situation any time soon. neighbour’s kids, his dog again, a grainy webcam shot, and four dresses before inevitably going back to the first one. These in a really good way. So, despite not meeting the man of my profile. Whether it’s a picture of you and your dog, your assets In an attempt to seize the dating world by the horns and take another picture of his dog. He’s the perfect catch, except that extravagances occurred due to the hope that there would dreams, I’m still weirdly glad that I went to Flirtfest. at the bar, or the glory days of high school, someone, some- matters into my own hands, I decided to think outside the box. you probably look just like his ex. And she was a total ho. actually be men at this seemingly female-oriented evening. where will find a reason to hate you at first glance. It’s nothing My free time is scarce, so I wanted bang for my buck—figura- The tweakers and crazies are all pretty much the same. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn’t GOING AT IT BLIND personal, it’s just that people can be assholes and too often tively speaking, of course. So what’s more outside the dating They’ve got the classically angled photos that can be found on the female equivalent of a sausage fest… which would be, don’t have enough time to get to know you as a person. box than plentyoffish.com, a mingling singles seminar, and any 14-year-old girl’s Facebook page, they still live at home, what, a taco fest? Whatever, there were men. Armed with my newfound knowledge on embra- In the end we live in a world based on snap judgments, and a good old-fashioned blind date? and their interests include badass tattoo chicks that couldn’t At 23, I was a standout as one of the youngest women. There cing my inner confidence, I decided to man up and pick a fish that when you find someone who’s willing to give you more give a shit about them, and heavy metal. Simply put, they’re was a pretty solid representation of late-20-somethings, and on Plenty of Fish. than a cursory glance, it’s not because they buy into all your LOTS OF FISH IN THAT THERE POND a simultaneous assault on all your senses. a smattering of near-40s. Magnus, a tall, muscular Norwegian with the kind of blonde bullshit. It’s that they’ve slowed down enough to see past Then there are the untouchables. This category of elusive Heading straight for the bar, we slammed some Jäger, two hair that you rarely see outside of Scandinavia, messaged the bull and realize that you’re awesome and are worth their First things first, create a Plenty of Fish account. Sur- man includes the kind of personal bio that makes you think G-and-Ts a piece, and took a double for the road. That, paired me, and after a little back-and-forth I agreed to meet him time. rounded by blankets and pillows on my couch, I immediately of the Old Spice guy, complete with a doctorate, a car, and a with my empty stomach, made me almost ready for the night for coffee. Amazingly, dating online and going to something called wonder why dating isn’t always so comfy. I fill in a surpris- smoke-free lifestyle. Problem is this: the wordsmith hasn’t that was laid out before me. He was well-travelled, good looking, and had a degree in Flirtfest helped me realize that. FEATURE [email protected] Single white female: modern dating in Victoria

Valentine’s Day has never ranked high on my list of ingly tedious form geared towards true narcissists, telling uploaded any photos, which leaves even the most open-minded Daniel Packard, New York City’s self-professed social acu- biochemistry, so I figured he’d make for some good con- holidays. It’s exclusive, like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, everyone who cares that I’m not a smoker, that, despite my and understanding person wondering if he’s not actually more puncturist, he who is in charge of “penetrating the truth to versation, at the very least. And within the safe confines of catering to a monogamous minority of the population, but mother’s unwavering hope, I’m still undecided on the topic Gollum than Adonis. Also in this category are the total babes let the love flow,” was the guru of the night. a well-populated Starbucks, I figured I was pretty far from is more reclusive, whisking en- of having children, that I have that don’t write anything about themselves. They might be Having been a standup comic for 10 years, which explains harm’s way. amored lovers off to the country a car, and what my dream first handsome, but they also might be hillbillies. his awful tagline, it was easy He was charming, and with his for the weekend to indulge in date would be like. The part about online dating—and by dating I mean profile to quickly forget that this accent, I thought he could do no rose petals and chocolate-cov- I scour my laptop for flattering browsing—that I really can’t handle is coming across your wasn’t a typical routine and “Upon arrival, I was pleasantly wrong. Yes, I thought he could do ered fruit. pictures of myself, which in- friends’ profiles. It’s the Plenty of Fish equivalent of running that he was legitimately trying surprised to find that it wasn’t the no wrong right up until he went St. Valentine lacks the inclusive clude, but are not limited to, me into your ex for the first time after a really nasty breakup. You to teach something. He also female equivalent of a sausage fest.” on a 15-minute tirade about how merriment of his Irish cousin, St. half-cut at a music festival this want to see them, who they’re with, and what they’re wearing, has a show on Vancouver’s uptight North Americans are, how Patrick, whose holiday allows— summer, an awesome poster but will climb a mountain barefoot to avoid actually making radio station, Beat 94.5, so I we “Americans” don’t know how nay, encourages—everyone and of a grizzly bear with my best contact. There’s very little in the world that ranks higher on the figure he must not be totally to run our countries or our lives, anyone to wear green and drink scared-camper impression, awkward and embarrassing scale than admitting to a friend full of crap. and how frigid all the women are. questionable quantities of green- and one of me rocking the Hal- that you’re legitimately using a (free) online dating site. I hate admitting when I’m wrong, but the man had a point. My personal favourite lines of his had to do with how sexually food-coloring-infused beer. loween 2009 look—Bananas The 30-second gist of his 45-minute speech is that single liberated Europe is, and how when he was in Spain and Portu- Halloween, one of the most age-inclusive days of the year, in Pajamas. BATTING EYELASHES AND TRADING NUMBERS people are afraid. Afraid of being judged, dumped, under- gal “the women would fuck you, and then ask your name.” mixes fun, frivolity, and candy into one, showing up St. Val- Vowing to give online dating a fair crack, I start perusing the valued, and/or rejected, when in reality the only person who Smart like I am, I made my friend promise to give me an entine and his adult-only exploits. The best old Val can do site. There’s a smattering of delicious men, a shake or two of Because I’m a human and have a biological need can judge or reject you is yourself. outcall, which I will be eternally grateful for. The outcall is the for kids is a pack of cinnamon hearts and an “I Choo-Choo- guys rocking the coveted crack-addict look, a disappointing to interact with other members of my species, I knew that I’d He made a compelling argument about never really know- phone call that, if necessary, can get you the hell out of there Choose You” Valentine’s card with a picture of Thomas the lack of hipsters, and more than a few guys you wouldn’t want have to put the laptop down and get out into the real world. ing what other people think about you, so anything you think in a hurry, because a) your house is on fire, b) your cat/dog Tank Engine and the illegible signature of a well-intentioned to sit next to on a bus. And what’s more real than a singles seminar on how to get they’re thinking is really just a reflection of what you think just got hit by a car, or c) your long-lost, twice-removed great four-year-old. When asked a series of vapid, generic questions, you’re bound women to approach men, taking place at a local nightclub? of yourself. aunt just came to town and really needs to see you before her Valentine’s Day, bitterly known by some as Singles Aware- to get a few similar answers, but I was seriously disheartened In a decision that to this day makes me question my own It’s not a numbers game, and it’s not about the chase. It’s flight leaves in an hour. ness Day, often is either the highlight or lowlight of a person’s when I realized just how unoriginal a lot of the guys on this sanity, I agreed to tag along with a friend of mine to the about going after what you want and making yourself open Oh, and Magnus… how do I put this nicely? You’re a year; for an apathetic few, it’s just another Monday. site are. While there are variations and subcategories to all, Rendezvous Club’s FlirtFest, held at a local nightclub back to chance. douche. there are four main types. in January. There was also a game of THEY SHOOT SINGLE WOMEN, DON’T THEY? There’s the all-Canadian type. Imagine someone saying, I checked out the website to see single-mingle bingo. But un- WHAT TWO DECADES OF CONVENTION FAILED TO TEACH “I’m a pretty active guy. I play soccer twice a week and try to exactly what a FlirtFest was, and “The more you like yourself, like regular bingo, this one ME “You have to come over and meet the new man in hit the gym four to five times a week. My body is a temple.” considering the $60 that I was the more appealing you’re going to be somehow ended up with a 62- my life,” I said to my best friend a month ago on the phone. That’s the guy. Their profiles are usually filled with pictures expected to shell out, the site was to the opposite sex.” year-old man dropping drawer I learned a lot from Packard’s FlirtFest, from Magnus “No way, you got a boyfriend? It’s about time,” she said, of them doing shirtless back-flips on a beach somewhere and surprisingly vague. I was met in the middle of the dance the Norwegian fish, and from talking to a lot of my friends with an unsettling degree of relief in her voice. getting “crunk” with all their buddies. These are the type of with testimonials and outlandish floor to answer the question, about dating. “Um, no… actually,” I said, “I bought a puppy. It’s a boy.” guys that were the shit in high school and haven’t yet realized pullquotes, saying everything “Do you own animal-print The first thing is the most obvious—the more you like your- Not that I will ever admit it to her, but she had a point. Since that, in reality, they’re spectacularly average. from “intelligent women going after what they want” to event underwear?” Why use your words when you can be memor- self, the more appealing you’re going to be to the opposite enrolling in Camosun’s applied communication program last On the other end of things, there’s the lover. He’s the sensitive highlights like “Daniel on the mic getting women in the mood able without them? sex. It’s true for both men and women, and even if you’re not September, I’ve barely had enough free time to shower and type who wants kids, has just gotten out of a seven-year rela- to go get ’em.” The reality is that when you throw a lot of people with a com- the most confident person, don’t lay all your baggage and feed myself, let alone keep up with any kind of social life. tionship, loves his dog, and happens to be a blue-ribbon chef. My friend and I both did the typical girls’-night-out thing, mon cause in a room together, add copious amounts of alcohol, neurosis out on the table on the first date. I suppose being a single parent of a four-month-old puppy His pictures feature him with his dog, his nieces, nephews, and spending two hours on our hair and makeup, and trying on and a few really good-looking Vancouverites, things get messy People are going to criticize every little thing on an online isn’t going to help that situation any time soon. neighbour’s kids, his dog again, a grainy webcam shot, and four dresses before inevitably going back to the first one. These in a really good way. So, despite not meeting the man of my profile. Whether it’s a picture of you and your dog, your assets In an attempt to seize the dating world by the horns and take another picture of his dog. He’s the perfect catch, except that extravagances occurred due to the hope that there would dreams, I’m still weirdly glad that I went to Flirtfest. at the bar, or the glory days of high school, someone, some- matters into my own hands, I decided to think outside the box. you probably look just like his ex. And she was a total ho. actually be men at this seemingly female-oriented evening. where will find a reason to hate you at first glance. It’s nothing My free time is scarce, so I wanted bang for my buck—figura- The tweakers and crazies are all pretty much the same. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it wasn’t GOING AT IT BLIND personal, it’s just that people can be assholes and too often tively speaking, of course. So what’s more outside the dating They’ve got the classically angled photos that can be found on the female equivalent of a sausage fest… which would be, don’t have enough time to get to know you as a person. box than plentyoffish.com, a mingling singles seminar, and any 14-year-old girl’s Facebook page, they still live at home, what, a taco fest? Whatever, there were men. Armed with my newfound knowledge on embra- In the end we live in a world based on snap judgments, and a good old-fashioned blind date? and their interests include badass tattoo chicks that couldn’t At 23, I was a standout as one of the youngest women. There cing my inner confidence, I decided to man up and pick a fish that when you find someone who’s willing to give you more give a shit about them, and heavy metal. Simply put, they’re was a pretty solid representation of late-20-somethings, and on Plenty of Fish. than a cursory glance, it’s not because they buy into all your LOTS OF FISH IN THAT THERE POND a simultaneous assault on all your senses. a smattering of near-40s. Magnus, a tall, muscular Norwegian with the kind of blonde bullshit. It’s that they’ve slowed down enough to see past Then there are the untouchables. This category of elusive Heading straight for the bar, we slammed some Jäger, two hair that you rarely see outside of Scandinavia, messaged the bull and realize that you’re awesome and are worth their First things first, create a Plenty of Fish account. Sur- man includes the kind of personal bio that makes you think G-and-Ts a piece, and took a double for the road. That, paired me, and after a little back-and-forth I agreed to meet him time. rounded by blankets and pillows on my couch, I immediately of the Old Spice guy, complete with a doctorate, a car, and a with my empty stomach, made me almost ready for the night for coffee. Amazingly, dating online and going to something called wonder why dating isn’t always so comfy. I fill in a surpris- smoke-free lifestyle. Problem is this: the wordsmith hasn’t that was laid out before me. He was well-travelled, good looking, and had a degree in Flirtfest helped me realize that. 10 ARTS February 9, 2011

music Digital pioneering with Jets Overhead

“We’ve always been of the opinion that people are going to get the music no matter what.” Adam Kittredge jets overhead

Dylan Wilks Contributing Writer Lots of bands would consider legal action if their new album was prematurely leaked onto file-sharing websites. When it happened to local ambient rockers Jets Overhead, they chose instead to see it as a sign of their rising popularity. “We weren’t sure how many fans we had out there,” says vocalist/ guitarist Adam Kittredge. “We’ve always been of the opinion that people are going to get the music no matter what.” Jets Overhead are ready to drop their new EP, which will be a digital-only release. In fact, worrying about whether or not people are downloading their a volunteer payment method in revolution pioneering still takes a releasing their new EP, Bystand- head really aspires to. music is something Jets Overhead 2006—a year before Radiohead back seat to making the music. er, which will be strictly a digital “Our goal is to make even better considers counterintuitive. would make the concept famous “What matters most is making release. music,” says Kittredge, “and to gain “If people want your record, with their release of In Rainbows. a good bloody record—a record “We’re not going to bother even more notoriety as artists, as opposed they’re getting it and they’re finding The band’s next major release, better than the one before it,” says pressing any kind of physical version to business people.” ways to get it,” says Kittredge, “and 2009’s No Nations, took a different Kittredge. “If the music is great and of the album,” says Kittredge. “By that’s a good sign.” route by getting onboard with the the recorded version of the music is the time we’re done our next album Jets Overhead Jets Overhead are virtual pion- ever-growing Creative Commons stellar, you’re going to make money who knows what medium people 8 pm, February 9, $17.50 eers when it comes to cutting-edge movement, an alternative online because people will want you and will be using to get their music.” methods of distribution. Their first version of music licensing. Interest- they’ll want the music.” Being business-savvy has its McPherson Playhouse album, Bridges, was released with ing, but ultimately all this digital- On March 8, Jets Overhead is perks, but quality is what Jets Over- jetsoverhead.com

theatre New play floats through a memory

Hughes “is essentially me,” says where we were born to go out and “It’s universal, lots of Dale-Jones. “It’s my story; I am live our lives.” us have left where we Hugh.” Dale-Jones and Hoipolloi have But this isn’t a well-known story created a colourful reconstruction were born to go out on the mainland in Wales, which of the island’s journey across the and live our lives.” is not far from Anglessey; it’s even Atlantic, up to the arctic and beyond. lesser known throughout the rest They re-enact the story of the Isle of Shon Dale-Jones Floating of the world. Anglessey using projectors, fish- Dale-Jones says he remembers ing rods, costumes, and maps in a the media being focused on the humourous and lovely story of an South Atlantic at the time, with island that just floated away. wars over the Falkland Islands going After traveling the world to on, so they didn’t really notice the places like Austrailia, Singapore, Chesley Ryder earthquake. Finland, Columbia, Russia, and Contributing writer But Dale-Jones and British all around England, the play has theatre company Hoipolloi real- been performed over 150 times. Trapped, desperate to escape, ized what a fabulous adventure But this is the first time it has come and wanting to discover life outside story it was and decided to turn it to Canada. of the small island he grew up on. into a play. “I think it resonates for a lot Those are the thoughts of Shon “It’s really a story about some- of people here,” says Dale-Jones, Dale-Jones, actor and narrator of one who is trying to leave home,” “because a lot of people who live the British play, Floating. Dale- he says. But when the character in Canada, once upon a time, have Jones remembers when the island of Hugh tries to leave, the island left where they come from to come of Anglessey, just off of Wales, was floats away, so it makes it even more here.” hit by an earthquake in 1982 and the difficult to leave the place where he only bridge connecting the island to grew up. Floating the mainland collapsed. “We thought it would be a really February 10-11 “I come from Anglessey, and I great story to tell, because it’s a Intrepid Theatre was there,” he says. common story,” says Dale-Jones. intrepidtheatre.com In Floating, the character Hugh “It’s universal, lots of us have left Floating looks at the phenomenon of moving from one place to another. [email protected] ARTS 11

music Song and Surf livens up Port Renfrew

alex haro After people check out the song, they can hit the Port Renfrew waves.

Alex Haro culture to Port Renfrew,” says Mike be performing alongside Mindil people. It also served as a jumping his crew are pulling off. They also Staff writer Hann, one of the owners of the Big Beach Markets, Sunday Buckets, off point for Hann, who credits his get to experience the natural beauty Port Renfrew is usually a sleepy Fish Lodge, who are co-presenting JP Maurice, and many others at the part ownership in the lodge to the of the area. little place up island, but the annual the event. “In the winter it can be fest this year. event. “If you haven’t been to the area,” Song and Surf festival turns it into a sort of a dreary town. We like to keep Song and Surf, named due to “We hit it off right away,” he says Hann, “it’s pretty easy to have two-day party by bringing a little bit it local, because there are so many the beautiful surfing conditions in says. “We had a lot of fun; we were your mind blown.” of the city to the small town. Song talented people in the southern Van- Port Renfrew, started three years the only band. We stayed in touch and Surf, the third installment of couver Island region. It’s amazing ago, when the original owners and became good buddies, and then Song and Surf which is being held on February what you can do, just pulling from of the Big Fish Lodge wanted to one of the owners approached me February 11-12, $33.50 one 11 and 12, is an event that show- that pool.” do something that involved local and asked if I wanted to invest.” day/$43.50 two days cases local musicians in a pristine Hann himself is in that pool: as music. The Big Fish Lodge owners All the partygoers who come to The Big Fish Lodge, Port setting. well as being a part owner of the contacted Quoia, who agreed to check out the festival get to experi- Renfrew “We want to bring arts and lodge, he plays in Quoia, who will play in front of a crowd of about 50 ence the rewards of what Hann and rmts.bc.ca

Big Screen Review by Ed Sum Rites of passage The Rite 2.5/5

Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas in The Rite.

Sir Anthony Hopkins is a mas- Kovak learns what he needs in ter at what he does in The Rite. He order to become an exorcist—and carries the film with an interesting there’s a good story there. Kovak performance as Father Lucas, a is undergoing a rite of passage of priest who specializes in exorcising his own, and that’s what this film the devil. is really about, not the explora- Michael Kovak (Colin tion of what goes on in a real-life O’Donoghue), however, doesn’t exorcism. have that power just yet. He’s run- The pacing of this film isn’t per- ning away from a lot of things—es- fect, the clichés are to be expected, pecially the problems of his past. and the theology is as heavy as pea When he arrives in Rome to be soup. trained as an exorcist, Father Xavier Those issues drag the story (Ciarán Hinds) recognizes a lack of down, but when the action picks faith and sends him to Lucas; this up again, everything being slowly is what catapults the neophyte into revealed about Kovak starts to the world of the demonic. make sense. 12 ARTS February 9, 2011

theatre Local tea festival hails the leaf Ed Sum Contributing writer “We want to help Much is made about the local coffee scene, but it’s the diverse people who will also nature of tea culture that will be on help themselves, who display at the fifth Annual Victoria Tea Festival (VTF). are focused and driven The festival isn’t just about and really want to do peoples’ love of the tea leaf—it’s also a fundraiser for Camosun College’s the show.” child care services. Sammie Gough “It takes a lot to operate child Intrepid Theatre care,” says Lisa Stekelenburg, chair of the VTF organizing committee and manager for Camosun’s child Given the wide variety of diverse care services, “and we want to have uses like topical acne ointments and money outside of our operating its use in food, it should come as no budget so we can assist students, surprise that tea is now being used complete special projects, or up- to make beer. Spinnakers Brewpub grade our equipment.” has partnered with Silk Road and The VTF has grown to become the Victoria Tea Festival to create the largest public tea exhibition something unique: beer infused ed sum in North America. It’s a place to with tea flavours like chamomile. Tea lovers have their equipment, and it looks nice. educate both the newbie and the The event will be a good place to experienced about the wonders learn a bit about the history of tea was boiling. After drinking it, he felt you’re literally boiling them. steeping and with oolong, it should of tea. from experts like Irene Drmla, the invigorated.” To nail the perfect cup of tea be brought slightly below boiling “In the eastern world, it’s been owner of Special Teas tea house. Stekelenburg says that all the on its own, though, is tricky. But point to get the cholesterol cleans- part of a lifestyle for thousands of “Tea has been around since various types of tea—green, black, that’s part of the challenge, and the ing benefits.” years,” says Stekelenburg. “Where- circa 2700 B.C., and the first tea white, and oolong, to name a few— fun, of getting to the benefits of the as for the western world, tea has was used by a Chinese emperor,” have unique health benefits. One mighty leaf. been a growing part of our culture, says Drmla, who adds that most can also cook rice with tea or use “With green tea, you should Victoria Tea Festival but it’s not part of the daily routine teas are great stress relievers. “The tea while steaming a duck; this use water that that’s been brought February 12-13, $25 unless you are British. It’s been legend goes that after a battle, he will endow the meal with a unique to a boil and then allowed to cool Crystal Gardens catching on because more people was sitting beside a stream, resting, flavour. However, Drmla warns that back down,“ says Drmla. “With victoriateafestival.com are becoming health conscious.” and a tea leaf fell into the water he the health benefits are lost when black you want boiling water when

music Noise Addict by Alli Pickard Johnny Tango drop debut disc Jazz icons It features smooth vibes; it has a lyrical content with a message. Jazz music paints the scene of a smoky room highlighted by a lady in a long, flowing dress holding a microphone as she caresses musical palettes with her song. Or a virtuoso horn player finding that ultimate swing. The lady of song, Ella Fitzger- ald (myspace.com/ellafitzgerald), Which one of these strapping young lads is Johnny? has graced the world with a pas- Ella Fitzgerald. sionate voice that spans over three octaves and can bring even the hard- such finesse and style. The album Ali Hackett other milestone for the band, and est person to tears. Her 1957 album, features “I’ll Always Love You Just Contributing writer “I just wanted to throw one that has a bit more hope to it Ella and Louis Again, recorded with the Same,” “Chasin’ the Bird,” and Although they got off to a devi- all my plans out the as well. legendary trumpet player Louis “Cheryl,” songs that continue to ous start—in 2008, Stephen Clarke, “It was our first song that was Armstrong, perfectly shows the be played by jazz bands across the Nigel Barry, and Camosun student window and give up.” purely rock and roll,” says Coppard. dynamic range of her voice. Song world. Love was a recurring subject Dave Wallace poached lead singer Ulysses Coppard “The lyrics are about going from such as “Dream a Little Dream of in his music, as Parker was known Ulysses Coppard from another local johnny tango helplessness to realizing that life is Me” shows this duo’s chemistry; for being a bit of a ladies’ man. band—things have been decid- what you make it.” it’s one of the most romantic songs A companion of Parker and Fitz- edly pleasant for Victorians Johnny Although the recording process ever. Fitzgerald went beyond regular gerald, Dizzy Gillespie broke on the Tango. “The lyrics are addressed to can sometimes be gruelling and training and possessed a natural jazz scene in 1935 with his diverse After playing a succession of myself, and writing that song helped all-consuming, especially when gift for scatting and being able to trumpeting skills. He’s known as a shows locally and across the strait, me through some tough times,” band members have jobs and go to improvise on the drop of a hat. She godfather of bebop and modern jazz. the Victoria band decided to focus says Coppard. “I just wanted to school, Coppard says it was a great continued singing until her death Gillespie was infamous for many on creating their first full-length throw all my plans out the window experience for the band. in 1996. things, but most notable is his bent album. Music fans can expect to and give up.” “We recorded Where We Come One of the most influential jazz instrument; his b-flat trumpet had hear heavy riffs and rhythmically- The lyrics are well developed From at Mind Yourself Music with musicians of his time, Charlie Par- a bell that was bent on a 45-degree focused, pop-inspired melodies on and heartfelt, without feeling con- Hayden Cyr in Victoria. Hayden ker Jr. (myspace.com/charliepar- angle. This added the mystery of Where We Come From. trived or sappy. The song “Hills,” has many, many good qualities as kermusic) wrote some of the most whether this instrument made him The album, to be released on for example, was written for a close an engineer and producer,” says intriguing saxophone lines; they a better player, but Gillespie’s talent February 19, has tons of variety, friend. Coppard. “We’re very happy with sounded as if he was speaking came from years of practice and which is no surprise considering “He transformed before my eyes the album.” through his instrument. Known as dedication to his music. His 1959 Johnny Tango members draw in- into someone who was hopeless and The Bird, Parker dazzled the jazz album, Have Trumpet Will Excite!, spiration from everyone from Mute- humourless,” says Coppard, “and it scene during the ’30s-’50s. His features “Woody ‘n’ You” and the math to Bon Iver. affected me in a big way to see that. Johnny Tango album Bird/The Savoy Recordings classic Cole Porter cover “My Heart Perseverance is a common All the lyrics came out at once, and February 19 (Master Takes), recorded from Belongs to Daddy.” Gillespie set theme throughout the disc. “Begin the song was essentially done right Vertigo 1944–48, gives this jazz master the bar when it came to playing the Again” is the two-part introduction there and then.” johnnytango.ca his due credit. Each note that Par- trumpet, and only few have met his to Where We Come From. The song “Time” marked an- ker performed was crafted with lofty standards. [email protected] COLUMNS 13

Worth the Trip by Shawn O’Hara and Alex Pask What’s Cooking, Camosun? by Naomi Kavka V-burg battle Eggs-travagant

Campus Café Benny’s Bagels Lansdowne Campus Hillside Mall Vegetarian burger The Veggie Bagel Burger $5.59 $6.44 Presentation and service Presentation and service Alex: For the toppings on our A: Avocado and mozzarella or burger, we agreed on the standard BBQ sauce and cheddar? These lettuce, tomato, and onion combo. were just two of our amazing op- Sitting on top of its dime-sized tions for our veggie burger. We bed of mayonnaise, the burger went with the first, because I had itself looks pretty appetizing. They read in a magazine that avocados must have known we were writing are natural stress reducers due to the review for Nexus because they their levels of vitamin B. Bagelwich, gave us the gnarly butt piece of the get in my mouth! tomato. This bagel is pretty huge. Our S: greg pratt Shawn: Ordering a veggie server was as cheerful as all get out, Yup, those are eggs, alright. burger seems like an ordeal. I though the patty was microwaved, sympathize with the stigma our something I’m usually against in Eggs. home without one is easy. stops, and then put back in burner vegetarian readers face. The cook a food-vendor setting like this. Eggs are what’s cooking. For set to low. Using a large spoon, spin ran us through a list of toppings However, they’re making really breakfast. Eggs can be a really Southern Hemisphere Poached water in pot until there’s a sort of like we’d never ordered food before. good use of their bathroom-sized healthy and delicious way to get a Eggs on Toast vortex in the centre. Drop your egg Then he tried to slip his phone num- workspace. good start to your day... depending directly in the middle, and watch ber in for Alex, jokingly (I hope). I’ve Taste on how you cook them. My favourite What you’ll need: it wisp and spin round. The first never felt like a third wheel while A: Whether or not you think way to prepare eggs is by poaching -a small pot, over-half-filled time, keep an eye on your egg and ordering a burger before. you are an adult who can eat a meal them. Poaching is like boiling an with water see how long it takes for it to cook. Taste properly, wash your hands before egg without the shell. The results -2 tbs vinegar Depending on how runny you like A: The burger was cold and you dive into this beautiful mess, are tender, silky, and wonderful. I’m -salt to taste (~2 tbs) your eggs, it can take a variety of tasteless. It was filler, like the meal because you’re going to be retriev- sure most of you have had poached -one egg (you can do two or tries. I like gooey yolks, so I watch you have before you go for dinner at ing escapee ingredients left, right, eggs, but they were probably rest- more at a time, once you get the it pretty carefully and gently poke it your tiny-portion-cooking aunt’s. and center. ing atop an English muffin, under hang of it) with a fork to test doneness. Butter S: I’ve never had a veggie burger S: Second veggie burger in, a delightful blanket of Hollandaise -toast, buttered your toast, and put on vegemite (if before, but this was pretty good. It and I am so down. This was great. Sauce. Never fear, there are much -vegemite (if you want) you like it) and serve poached egg was a nice warm mouthful of rice, Fresh ingredients, a pretty damn lighter ways of enjoying poached -a kiwi (or any fruit you like) on top. Add salt and pepper to taste, corn, and what the cook called good vegetable patty, and a heavy, eggs, and simple ways of cooking and serve with a halved kiwi. “other grains.” Keep in mind, how- crisp bagel. Although it was sort them. I used to think I’d need a Combine water, vinegar, and ever, that I’ve never had one before. of a pain in the ass to eat, with the special egg poacher, which forms salt in your pot, and bring it to a Tasty tip: Be careful to not let This could be the worst burger ever, innards making a break for it with eggs into the little pucks you are gentle boil. Meanwhile, put a slice of the water you’re cooking the egg and I wouldn’t even know. every earnest bite. probably used to seeing in restau- toast in toaster. Once boil has been in reach a boil; this will make the rants. But making poached eggs at reached, remove from heat until it texture of the egg rubbery. And the winner is... Benny’s Bagels

Verdict: The overall quality of this burger is way higher. They’ve The Bottom, Bottom Line got fresher ingredients, a better patty, and it’s on an effing bagel. Game by Lisa Brown over. Billionaire college dropouts Green Your World by Keira Zikmanis With an accumulated net worth Dell began early, purchasing Gates and Zuckerberg both camosun students for environmental awareness of almost $75 billion, these four bil- an Apple computer at the age of 15 dropped out of Harvard, after al- lionaires gained their education at just to take it apart and learn how it ready having established their busi- the school of hard knocks. Although worked. By college Dell was build- nesses beforehand; both dropouts Rethink helmets they all hold college-dropout status, ing computers in his dorm room; he found it too difficult to run their bud- I’m still getting used to the man- This juicy bit of information, they also have another interest- wondered why no computer com- ding corporations part-time. Micro- datory bike helmet law in BC. Sure, coupled with my unease at being ing thing in common—they’re all panies were marketing directly to soft was becoming wider known, helmets seem like a good idea—I forced by law to wear a bike helmet, in the computer and technology the public. After he began building and Facebook too popular. don’t know how many times I’ve has made me question BC legisla- industry. computers and selling to students I wouldn’t start packing up your heard people say they’d “save your tion on the matter. According to Forbes, Steve Jobs he became the youngest man on the books right away, because although life” in the event of an accident. After a citywide campaign in ($5.5 billion) Bill Gates ($53 bil- Fortune 500 list. these dropout billionaires made And slapping a bit of foam and Copenhagen in 2007 to promote lion) Michael Dell ($12 billion), Jobs only made it through one it big, they were well on their way plastic on my head doesn’t seem the use of bike helmets, ridership and Mark Zuckerberg ($4 billion) semester before dropping out and before leaving college. They had all like a big step to take if it’ll keep me decreased by 10,000 people. What made their marks in eerily similar getting a job with Atari, the video- established their products or busi- standing, or cycling. these campaigns do is put the onus ways: the computer industry led game giant of the ’70s. He began nesses beforehand, and primarily But now increasing evidence is on cyclists, without addressing them to fame and fortune as they selling the assembled Apple I com- left to nurture their babies. Good turning up stating that wearing a other aspects of crashes—namely revolutionized the world with their puters from Jobs’ garage the next thing they did, too, or they wouldn’t helmet isn’t as straightforward as poor cycling infrastructure, and products. year, and Apple was born. be on Forbes’ list today. was once thought. motorists. Interestingly, as cited in a talk Instead of scaring people off by Danish urban mobility expert their bikes, why don’t we look to GRAB A NEXUS Mikael Colville-Anderson, the sci- cities like Montreal or Vancouver entific community is split down for our future cycling inspiration? Copies of Nexus are located on the the middle over whether helmets There, cycling was made safer and increase or decrease the risk of brain ridership quadrupled on certain outskirts of campus in our handy blue injury when they are worn during a roads after segregated bike lanes boxes. Check it out! cycling accident. were installed. 14 COLUMNS February 9, 2011

What’s Up with Her? by Chantal Kyffin camosun college women’s centre Screwed by Alexah Konnelly Hard candy Plan ahead As Valentine’s Day approaches to hitchhiking. It’s truly shock- many search for that special some- ing that there’s still no adequate Hey Screwed, suggestion is that she consider stormed out. I got blackout drunk, thing for that special someone. bus service along this stretch of oral contraceptives, assuming that went home with a random guy, and But Valentine’s also marks and highway. I’ve been dating my girlfriend for she doesn’t actively want to get woke up the next morning with no represents the annual Women’s Me- This Valentine’s Day Prime three months now and she’s really pregnant—your risk of her getting memory of anything and feeling like morial March, which has become Minister Stephen Harper will be my great. But after the very first time pregnant while using those as well the biggest jerk in the world. My an annual event that originated special Valentine. I will be sending we had sex she told me—without as condoms is seriously unlikely. But boyfriend and I got back together in Vancouver’s downtown lower him sweet candy Sweethearts; you me having initiated the conversa- if she’s not into that, I would back that day, but I still haven’t told him eastside, and is now a province- know, the ones with sweet noth- tion—that if she got pregnant, out. Ultimately, it’s her reproductive what happened. Should I tell him? wide event. ings? They were always my favorite she wouldn’t get an abortion, even system, and her reluctance to take How can I? The event was initiated by First as a kid. They still are. though we’re both 18 and neither Plan B now, which I really hope you Nations women in 1992, and the But instead of reading “I heart of us are ready for kids. We use didn’t force her to take this time -Stuck march has now become an event you” or “be mine,” Harper can read condoms, but we just had a bit of around, could be a refusal down the of protest acknowledging the each name of each woman missing a scare where I ended up rushing line if you guys were to have another Hey Stuck, women missing and murdered in or murdered. out and getting her some Plan B scare. Doesn’t seem worth it. Don’t the community. It’s time for an awakening this that she almost refused to take. wait for the other shoe to drop. You should tell him. I know, It also recognizes and calls at- Valentine’s Day: we need buses in Now we’re in the clear, but I’m what people don’t know can’t hurt tention to the unsolved murders and these remote rural areas so we can wondering if I should still be sleep- Hey Screwed, them, but coming clean and beg- disappearances of women along The keep women safe. ing with her, even though I know ging for forgiveness is much more Highway of Tears, an 800-kilometre that if something happens, I have My boyfriend and I are high- desirable than feeling guilty and section of highway between Prince no say in it, and the outcome could school sweethearts. We moved in shitty forever. And what if you bump drastically change my life in a way together after graduating two years into that guy on the street? Plus, if George and Prince Rupert. What do you think about these Currently, First Nations women columns? Email your thoughts, I don’t want? ago and everything was great until he were to find out sometime down are advocating for better bus service opinions, and feedback to nexus@ this past fall, when we hit a bit of the line, it’ll hurt 10 times worse to so women living in rural areas trying nexusnewspaper.com or TEXTBACK -Terrified a rocky patch. Last week we went know that it had been hidden from to get to school don’t have to resort to 604–223–0076. out to the bar with some friends him the whole time. Just tell him Hey Terrified, when we shouldn’t have—we’d that you feel like the biggest jerk in been fighting already, and alcohol the world, and tell him the truth. Ex- Yeah, you probably shouldn’t didn’t help. We ended up blowing pect him not to trust you for a while The Electric Bungalow by Ed Sum still be sleeping with her. My first up and breaking up at the bar, and he and to have some insecurities. Maximizing ISPs First Person, Plural by Pam Oliver often those antivirus programs It’s hard to believe that we’re and computer system updates back in the Stone Age of the in- happen. And keep your own Labelling items, labelling life ternet, but with internet service manual updates to a minimum. providers (ISPs) charging for high Once a week is fine. It’s time to snip a few of those nial bad mood, a cat, and rescuing cone ironically labeled “dunce,” usage of bandwidth, it is indeed a “do not remove” labels from the • You can fine-tune your comput- me from poverty.” A description of for using the term “white trash” reality. Here are some ways to save er’s settings so it’s not access- mattresses of our lives. this nature would save a whole lot of towards another student. some gigabytes. ing the internet as much. One feature that can be disabled is I am a labeller. I label everything. time, like speed dating by t-shirt. We virtuously push back against I own a state-of-the-art Dymo Le- Label-phorically speaking, tag- the use of “loser,” “jerk,” and “en- • Know that what you upload the date and time settings. traTag with a choice of white plastic ging humans is a perilous tool in abler,” but are offended sensibilities is also counted. This is rarely • Turn the cable or ADSL (for revealed to high-speed internet Telus subscribers) modem off or paper label cartridges and no file, anyone’s repertoire. There are some the whole story? Are we also afraid subscribers. when internet access is not shelf, or Mason jar is safe from my who rely on the power of labels to of naming the emotions behind the • In computer science, the term needed. labeling zeal. quell critical thinking and balance branding, like “disappointment,” “bandwidth cap” actually • Secure the wireless feature Like Kramer, I wish everyone their bottom lines. “ashamed,” and “fearful”? means limiting the rate in which in your modem. If you know would wear a nametag. Not to make When health authorities use Labels are helpful for describing data is transferred per second, that you’re well below limits the world friendlier, as the Seinfeld diagnostic labels with the mentally homemade jam, the contents of file not how much is downloaded in and your ISP is complaining, icon hoped, but so peoples’ names ill as reasons to deny treatment, folders, or the owner of underwear a given month. someone else is probably using are less work for me to remember. society mistakenly thinks we dodge headed to summer camp. They are • Change the frequency of how your connection. I’d take it one step further and have a fiscally expensive bullet. also helpful when identifying what the tags list the bearer’s birthday Chronic labellers can be the re- “type” of person gets sent to a resi- and where I know them from—it’s sult of backgrounds of unconscious dential school or gas chamber. a head-injury thing. racism. I struggle with the prob- The manufacturer, shipper, I fantasize about labels I’d wear, lem, trained as I was by a pro—my retailer, or even the government to make things easier for others to British-born father defines others cannot remove tags attached to remember things about me. I might through the use of racially limiting products—only the consumer print on the front of a favorite gar- parameters. Just how unconsciously owner of the article in question ment, “I am single…” and on the I was affected was forcefully made has that right. back, “…and available if you don’t aware to me at age seven when I Just like the tags on the mat- mind taking on poor health, young was forced to sit on a stool at the tresses we possess, we can only You draw comics adult kids, a big mouth and peren- front of the class, wearing a paper remove labels we own. 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Wednesday, February 9 Wednesday, February 16 An evening of poetry with Taking Root: The Vision of Michael McClure Wangari Maathai Herman’s Jazz Club, $15, 7:30 pm This upcoming Cinema Politica American beat poet, playwright, screening celebrates the inspir- songwriter, and novelist Michael ing story of Wangari Maathai, the McClure is featured in an evening of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize laureate poetry at Herman’s Jazz club. Fam- whose simple act of planting trees ous for being a key member of the grew into a nationwide movement Beat Generation, along with Jack to safeguard the environment, Kerouac, Alan Ginsberg, and Neal protect human rights, and defend Cassady, McClure co-wrote “Mer- democracy. As always, admission cedes Benz” with Janis Joplin and is by donation and a discussion will was a mentor to Jim Morrison. This follow. Films are screened at 7 pm in is a rare chance to see a poet who the Gibson Auditorium, Young 216, contributed to the cultural phenom- Lansdowne. ena that was the Beat Generation. Wednesday, February 9 Thursday, February 10 What You Can Do with OKA Mathematics Logan’s Pub, $8, 9 pm Join the Camosun School of Arts Aussie trio OKA bring their smooth, & Science Math Club for a special didgeridoo-driven beats to Logan’s talk by guest speaker and professor Pub. OKA has played a variety of Eric Cormier. Cormier, a recent UBC festivals across Canada, including master’s graduate, will discuss what the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Van- exactly you can do with math- couver Folk Festival, Shambhala, ematics (we’re hoping it’s better and the Calgary Stampede. than long division). Following the Acclaimed for their progressive presentation, there will be a special combination of roots, reggae, jazz, screening of PBS Nova’s Hunting and electronica, OKA’s show will the Hidden Dimension. The talk will be a west-coast style, chilled-out, start at 6:30 pm in the Gibson Audi- dance party. torium, Young 216, Lansdowne. Thursday, February 10 Tuesday, February 15 and transmitLive festival: Live Wednesday, February 16 Urban Showcase Learning Skills work- Club 90ne9, $15, 7:30 pm As part of the trasmitLIVE festival, shops: Lansdowne and Club90ne9 is hosting an urban- Interurban music showcase. The show features Camosun College offers free learn- DJ Wood from Vancouver, Half Moon ing skills workshops for any student Run form Montreal, Vancouver wanting to improve their perform- rapper Cityreal, the dancehall beats ance in class. Lansdowne holds of duo Bonjay, live remixes from workshops in the multipurpose Keys N Krates and the headliners, classroom in the Library Learning Sweatshop Union. This is an early Commons on Tuesdays from 11:30 show and starts at 7:30 pm. am–12:20 pm. On February 15, participants can learn how to effective- Friday, February 11 ly study for exams. Interurban holds The Aggrolites, Rocky their workshops on Wednesdays at the same time in Campus Centre Mountain Rebel Music, 123. Interurban’s workshop on Feb- The Truth Sound System ruary 16 is about writing exams and White Eagle Hall, $19.50, 8:30 pm managing anxiety. Visit camosun. The ska/reggae band from Los ca/services/learning-skills for more Angeles returns to Victoria for a information. pit-stop on their tour with Social Distortion (sorry, no SD this time, Sunday, February 20 folks). The Aggrolites came to Vic- The 12th Annual Cannabis toria last summer and played one of the best shows of the Victoria Ska Convention Festival. This show is all-ages with a Presented by the UVic Student beer garden. Society’s Hempology 101 Society, this one-day convention features Wednesday, February 16 talks by Chris Bennett, an author who writes about cannabis and re- Benny Benassi, Rivaz ligion; Bill Finley, owner of the local Sugar, $55, 9 pm business, Hemp and Company; John Italian electro-house DJ Benny Anderson, criminology professor Benassi hits up Sugar as part of his at Vancouver Island University; Electroman Tour. Benny Benassi and Jeremiah Vandermeer, host of shot to fame in 2002 with his club Cannabis Culture News Weekly. The hit “Satisfaction,” and won a Gram- convention goes from 12:30–4:20 my award in 2008 for his remix of pm at the Mathews and McQueen Public Enemy’s “Bring the Noise.” Auditorium in the David Strong Fellow Italian DJ, Rivaz, opens. Building at UVic. Friday, February 18 Thursday, March 3 Tom Keenan Business career fair Evedar’s Bistro, free, 6:30 pm Camosun College’s co–operative Winnipeg singer-songwriter Tom education and student employ- Keenan is touring BC in February ment, in partnership with the school and makes a stop at Evedar’s Bistro of business, are hosting a one–day in Langford. Keenan is pushing his fair where students can seek out debut album, Romantic Fitness, potential career, co–op, internship, which bears the distinctive stamp of and summer job opportunities. The Winnipeg’s music scene. This actor/ fair takes place at the Centre for musician plays guitar, harmonica, Business and Access building at the piano, and sings on the album, with Interurban campus from 9:30 am guest spots from fellow Winnipeg until 1:30 pm. musicians.

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