volume 21, issue 10 January 26, 2011

BEST CO-OP EVER VICTORIA’S OLD PUBS ALL ABOUT YOU Nine Camosun students head to From parrots to prohibition, Intrepid theatre invites emerging Disney World for a fun six-month Victoria’s pub history is rich and artists to stage their plays with Camosun’s student voice since 1990 co-op work term. entertaining. The You Show. CAMPUS—4 LIFE—6 ARTS—12

poetry slam page 8 ro Alex H a  VIEWS January 26, 2011 editorial Unleash the extracurricular beast

Erin Ball Staff writer Once a student is part Camosun College faces a chal- of a club or Next publication: February 9, 2011 lenge when it comes to overcoming Deadline: noon February 2, 2011 student apathy and inspiring stu- organization, they dents to get involved with extra- Address: 3100 Foul Bay Rd., Victoria, BC, open themselves up to V8P 5J2 curricular activities on campus. countless perks and Location: Lansdowne Richmond House 201 Camosun students are usually Phone: 250-370-3591 here for a short period of time—we opportunities. Email: [email protected] have many university transfer (UT) Website: nexusnewspaper.com students that use the college as a stepping stone to larger universities. opportunities. An excellent example Publisher: Nexus Publishing Society Besides the UT students, many of is being involved with a student NEXUS PUBLISHING SOCIETY us are involved in diploma programs newspaper like Nexus. STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS that run anywhere between a few Volunteers are able to write and Luke Holland months and a few years. get published in a newspaper that’s Adam Holroyd Most of the students studying at part of the Canadian University Emily Laing Camosun for a short period of time Press (CUP) and possibly get print- Jina Mousseau just don’t seem to care about the ed in campus newspapers across the Darin Steinkey activities offered outside of class. country. Besides the networking Marty Taillon And, because of this, they’re miss- opportunities and perks of being EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ing out on excellent opportunities part of CUP, volunteering opens up Greg Pratt that are often more valuable than many employment possibilities. MANAGING EDITOR their studies. Local arts and entertainment Jason Schreurs Students that come to school columnist Mike Devlin started out STUDENT EDITOR and have their head stuck in the writing for Nexus and landed a pos- Erin Ball sand—or in the classroom—don’t ition at the Times Colonist before he JESSICA TAI STAFF WRITERS see the larger picture. even graduated. turnout; it’s the students who need ciety to encourage students to get Renée Andor We are given opportunities The problems with student to come to the polls. involved. Emily Laing that aren’t available to those in the apathy aren’t limited to individ- If it weren’t for the few students With students here for just a Amanda Richardson workforce. Professionals will give uals. In last fall’s CCSS election that get involved with the student short period of time, the college StAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS endless free advice because they only seven students ran for four society, the CCSS wouldn’t exist. needs to put in even more effort to Alex Haro Amanda Richardson don’t view us as competition—yet. board positions at Lansdowne and And they are sometimes the only encourage them to take advantage ADVERTISING SALES As soon as we graduate and enter four students ran for four positions ones who speak up when admin- of the extras the school has to of- Jason Schreurs the workforce, those opportunities at Interurban. istration implements more fees fer and to care about the college 250‑370-3593 disappear. That, coupled with a low voter or regulations that may not be in community. Campus Plus (national) We are now competition. We turnout (approximately 3.7 percent) student’s best interest. After all, Camosun staff is here 1-800-265-5372 must find our own way. makes it unconvincing that the stu- A solution to this problem of to make sure that students succeed DISTRIBUTION Once a student is part of a club dent population is being accurately student apathy could lie in Camosun in their education, and part of that Emily Laing or organization, they open them- represented. But the student society faculty working more closely with is education that takes place outside Nicolle Rushton selves up to countless perks and can’t be blamed entirely for the low existing clubs and the student so- of class. CONTRIBUTORS Renée Andor Erin Ball Lisa Brown Open Space accepts submissions from Camosun students. Submissions to Open Space should be Jenna Cotton 400 words or less. Responses to previous articles in Nexus should be 250 words or less. Ali Hackett open space Email submissions to [email protected] and include your name and student number. Alex Haro Rose Jang Naomi Kavka Alexah Konnelly Internet service providers ripping off users Chantal Kyffin Emily Laing Ed Sum These restrictions will no doubt care about what’s being downloaded Contributing writer Jina Mousseau discourage the proliferation of until someone complains. Shawn O’Hara Bandwidth restrictions Using the internet at home can media on the internet. If anything, Perhaps there’s a conspiracy go- Pam Oliver will no doubt Alex Pask become expensive if you’re not care- Shaw should look at what Comcast ing on behind the scenes where the Alli Pickard ful. Given the direction where video discourage the offers in the States. About 250 giga- money being made by the ISPs is be- Amanda Richardson entertainment is going—watching bytes is more than enough to keep ing used to pay off the entertainment Brandon Rosario high-definition movies online via proliferation of media anyone happy. The computer-savvy industries. The Recording Industry Tyler Rowe Ed Sum Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube—what on the internet. can operate a server and the casual Association of America and the Mo- Jessica Tai most internet service providers user can surf without worry. tion Picture Association of America Dylan Wilks (ISPs) are going to do is identify That ISPs think 60-100 gigabytes have been suspiciously quiet of late. Kiera Zikmanis the problem users and charge them continue unabated, every gigabyte per month is more than enough is Where are all the lawsuits? extra for their abuse. used over their limit is going to cost utter nonsense. A home network of The internet was once a fron- But why now, when streaming at least $2 per gig. multimedia devices—two comput- tier for free speech, research, and video is hot? Simple. They can make As of February 1, Shaw Com- ers, an internet-capable DVD player, downloading the latest wares. For-

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Camosun instructor vies for riding New map for bus rage Being passed up by a full Brandon Rosario bus while trying to make it to Contributing Writer “I’m interested in how class can be incredibly annoying, Randall Garrison is no stranger but instead of burying the rage to the words “third time lucky.” to find practical deep down inside students can The Camosun College criminol- solutions to now express their frustration ogy and political science instructor, by placing a sticker on a map. problems.” Camosun College parking and who balances his teaching duties transportation has put maps with a spot on the Esquimalt mu- Randall Garrison near the campus bookstores for Federal election hopeful nicipal council, was acclaimed on students to indicate where they Sunday, January 23 as the NDP were passed up. They got the candidate in the riding of Esqui- idea from UVic’s Passed Up WTF? malt-Juan de Fuca for the upcom- hasn’t held the position since Dave campaign and both schools hope ing federal election, a position he Barrett over two decades ago. to forward the data to BC Transit had tried for two previous times. “I’m pretty much a results-ori- so they increase service levels The position was made official on ented person,” says Garrison, “so and frequency. Sunday in a nomination meeting at whether I’m working internation- the Archie Browning Sports Centre ally or on the council, I’m interested CCSS releases attended by New Democrat leader in how to find practical solutions to brandon rosario Camosun prof/NDP candidate Randall Garrison. Jack Layton. problems.” student-debt videos The riding, which has been held Garrison’s main opponent is his number-one priority. tion, two things that DeSouza says The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) has produced by Liberal MP Keith Martin under Conservative party hopeful Troy De- “This emphasis on patronage will be much easier to lobby for as a and released three videos for the three different political parties since Souza, a former Camosun transfer that Troy has drives me crazy,” says Conservative MP if the party wins Canadian Federation of Students- 1993, will be hotly contested in the student and award-winning lawyer Garrison. “To me, you could take another minority government or BC’s Debt Sentence campaign. upcoming election after a November who lost to Martin in a 2008 nail- the money to build the interchange bolsters themselves into a house The videos are each about a announcement by the would-be- biter by only 68 votes. and run commuter rail for four to majority. minute long and aim to illustrate incumbent of his decision to bow Garrison anticipates a visible five years.” “What I have to offer differ- the campaign’s main goals—to out of politics. split that will have former Keith- Meanwhile, DeSouza expresses ently from Randall or the Liberals reduce tuition fees, eliminate Frustrated by what he called in voters torn between himself and his firm belief in the overpass’ abil- or Greens, is that I want to be an student-loan interest, establish the press “hyper-partisanship” in DeSouza due to the visibility and ities to significantly reduce traffic MP in government who can get a student-grant program, and Ottawa, Martin’s decision to step popularity factors that go with congestion that can last upwards things done,” says DeSouza. “I increase core funding. Matteus aside will guarantee a fresh face to multiple attempts at election. of an hour going in and out of Vic- don’t want to bang my head against Clement, external executive with the CCSS, says they plan represent the constituency, which “Third time lucky can’t work for toria, an all-too-familiar burden on the wall.” to send the videos to every MLA encompasses Langford, Sooke, both Troy and I,” he says. “I think it’s students who commute from the And in the event that a federal in the province. To watch the Metchosin, Esquimalt, and parts going to come down to a two-way Westshore. election be called during Camosun videos, visit the CCSS website at of Saanich. race because of history.” “Leaders are expected to listen College’s winter semester, political camosunstudent.org. Having been edged out by Mar- One of the major issues that will to people, hear their concerns, science and criminology students tin twice in two previous elections, undoubtedly decide the outcome and act on their concerns,” says in Garrison’s classes will be taken once in 2004 and again in 2006, of an election in Esquimalt-Juan DeSouza. “This is not about me, care of. Digital course Garrison hopes to combine his de Fuca is the highly controversial but about helping thousands of “I have contingency plans that material emerging international experiences abroad debate surrounding the possible frustrated commuters who are try- I’ve talked to with the Camosun as a new trend with Amnesty International and construction of an overpass con- ing to get to work on time and back dean,” says Garrison. “If this comes Most Camosun students are work as an elections observer in East necting Mackenzie and Admirals to their families for dinner.” too early it may require me to take still hauling heavy backpacks Timor with the skills he has acquired above the Trans Canada—infra- The project would require fed- some leave, but I’ve got people lined full of expensive textbooks as a councilman. A New Democrat structure that DeSouza has made eral initiative and fiscal contribu- up to teach.” around campus, but a new trend is emerging with e-textbooks. Websites like coursesmart.com, currently the largest provider safety of digital course materials, are offering e-textbooks for a lower price than traditional texts. College beefs up emergency response Students can purchase paper- less versions of textbooks and Emily Laing institutions have definitely been earthquake drill, and educating According to Ditta, harass- Staff writer either view or download them. a factor, according to Camosun’s students and staff regarding safety ment or assault is an infrequent But those that prefer to keep Camosun College recently up- safety manager Pervez Ditta. issues on campus. occurrence on both Lansdowne and their books for future reference dated their emergency response “We’re doing everything we can “Recently, we completed our Interurban campuses. might not want to take advantage plan, including more staff on duty to make sure students are safe,” emergency-response plan that “There has been minimal acts of this tech-savvy option—the and beefed-up alarm monitor says Ditta. “We have an open-door identifies all hazards including of violence in the last seven years,” online books expire after a pre- services. policy, so if a student has a concern lockdowns and proper protocols says Ditta. determined time period. It’s unclear whether the increase my door is always open.” in case of a massive emergency,” in security is a direct reaction to the Ditta and his safety staff are says Ditta. “We’ve got a way to What do you think? UVic earns prestigious school shootings of recent years, but currently implementing more on- go, but we are moving in the right [email protected] AACSB accreditation security concerns at educational campus drills, including a recent direction.” or TEXTBACK to 604–223–0076. On January 5, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of What’s the best and worst thing you’ve spent your student loan on? by Jina Mousseau Business (AACSB) International announced that UVic has earned accreditation for the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. AACSB accreditation is recog- nized as the hallmark of excel- lence in business education, and only 607 business schools in the world have earned the honor. Achieving accreditation is a process of rigorous evalua- tion and can take several years to complete. UVic met the 21 AACSB standards and now that they are accredited, they’ll go through a review process every five years in order to maintain Cody Klingbeil Lindsay Armstrong Gail Kelly Rebecca Doyle Kelly Crossman the accreditation. Only 10 other “The best thing was an “Beer and beer.” “The best are little trips “The best thing I bought “The worst was spending business schools from around the engagement ring, and the around BC, and I’m saving was two goats and four $800 on a vet bill, and the world achieved accreditation this worst is an abundance of part of my loan to go on a chickens through charity for best was matching leather year. Including UVic, 18 Canadian McDonalds. ” big trip. The worst is too underdeveloped countries. book bags for me and my schools are currently AACSB many cigarettes.” The worst is cheesy science- wife—thank you Canada accredited. fiction novels.” student loans!”  CAMPUS January 26, 2011 poverty NEWS BRIEFS Needy students have options at Camosun Contest encourages aboriginal youth to Renée Andor use for groceries at Thrifty Foods two food banks at the Lansdowne share their stories Staff Writer “We’re kind of a last right away. and Interurban campuses see about For the past seven years the With the high cost of rent in Vic- CCSS contributed about $6,000 200 students come through per Historica-Dominion Institute, an toria and inflation making necessi- resort. We really want to the program in 2010, and the week in total. independent organization dedi- ties like food more expensive, it can to be able to help Ministry of Education contributed CCSS director of operations cated to Canadian heritage, have be a struggle for students to make $5,000. Camosun College Founda- Michel Turcotte says a lack of money hosted the Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge. The ends meet. Many students aren’t when it’s necessary.” tion uses some bursary funds to buy for food is a big issue Camosun challenge invites Aboriginal aware of emergency bursaries and Lynda Funston the gift cards, and Thrifty Foods students face. writers and artists to explore other forms of emergency assistance camosun college also donates some. About $15,000 “Rent and other things come an aspect of Canadian aborig- at Camosun College. worth of cards was given out to first, and then food’s the last vari- inal history. Canadian youth are Laura Paetkau, a Camosun Col- students in 2010. able,” says Turcotte, “so when encouraged to share their story, lege counsellor, says she sees stu- Awards office offers up to $26,000 Lynda Funston, coordin- students run out of money, it’s their whether in a two-dimensional art dents struggling with depression, per year through a Camosun College ator of financial aid and awards stomachs that suffer.” piece (painting, drawing, or pho- anxiety, and relationship difficul- Student Society (CCSS) Emergency at Camosun, says the amount of Natalie Schlogl, CCSS student tography) or by writing a story. ties, among other things. But living Aid program. When a student has money available may sound like a development assistant, encourages This year’s deadline is March in an uncomfortable situation or a financial emergency and has ex- lot, but with a student population of students to stop by the CCSS offices 31 and thousands of dollars in not having enough food because of hausted all other means of assist- about 7,500 students per semester, if they need help with any number prizes are available. Well-known aboriginal authors Joseph Boyden money issues can make these stres- ance, from friends, family, and an the funds don’t stretch as far as she of an array of problems, like find- and Drew Hayden Taylor and sors worse, and it’s common that overdraft at their bank, for example, would like, and she stresses that the ing housing, securing sources of artists Kent Monkman and Stan finances are an underlying issue for they can apply for assistance. funds are for emergencies only. funding. She says that students can Bevan will judge the work of students seeking counselling. However, they need to prove “We’re kind of a last resort,” come by the offices even if they need these up-and-coming writers and “Many students who come to that it’s a real emergency situation. says Funston. “We really want to be someone to advocate on their behalf artists. In the past, two finalists the Counselling Centre at Camosun For example, if their car was stolen, able to help when it’s necessary.” because they’re having trouble and one winner have come from have concerns about their finances,” they would need a copy of the police Another form of assistance is academically. Victoria. Details on how to enter says Paetkau. “This certainly can report. the CCSS food bank. “It’s based on what the individ- the contest are located at our- affect their academic performance Once approved, students will Students can take two items per ual needs,” says Schlogl, “so if they story.ca. and overall sense of well-being.” receive a cheque in three to 10 day from the food bank, no ques- come talk to me I’ll point them in the Camosun’s Financial Aid and days, or they may get a gift card to tions asked. CCSS estimates that the right direction.” ANCEStor teaches computer science through storytelling co-op On Tuesday, January 25, Camosun hosted a celebration in the technology building at Camosun students do Disney for their co- op Interurban campus for Grade 7–10 students from the LÁU,WELNEW Tribal School in Brentwood Bay. Renée Andor and all 10 Camosun hospitality and Staff Writer Six students from the school tourism students who applied were completed a pilot project called Nine students from Camosun’s accepted, with one student choos- ANCEStor that uses 3D software hospitality and tourism manage- ing not to go for personal reasons. to teach computer science ment program will soon be work- Program instructor Carl Everitt says concepts through cultural story- ing alongside Mickey Mouse, as he’s very happy with Camosun’s telling. Last summer Camosun they snagged co-op work terms at acceptance rate. announced that it was one of the Walt Disney World Resort in “We’re feeling pretty proud of 51 organizations across Canada Orlando, Florida. ourselves that 50 percent of the to receive funding from the The nine students received students selected from Canada Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada $500 scholarships each from the came from Camosun,” says Everitt. (NSERC), to inspire young people University of California, Riverside “That’s quite an achievement.” to choose careers in science and (UCR) and are currently there for According to Everitt, Walt Dis- engineering. Camosun is using a two-week orientation program ney World’s hospitality training the funding to develop ANCEStor. before they start their six-month program is known as one of the This year one student from the work/study terms at Walt Disney best in the world. This year is the school made a video game; World on February 1. first time that Camosun has sent These nine lucky Mouseketeers will do their co-op at Disney World. another used it to tell a trad- The world-renowned program students on this work-experience itional story. accepted 20 students from Canada, program. The students will do paid work knows the program will be tough, experience and training at Walt she’s glad to have her fellow Local collector Disney World, as well as taking Camosun classmates there to lean online academic courses through on. hosts VintAgeous UCR. Over 120 postsecondary stu- In 2009, Sarah Rempel What’s Love Got The students are in their final dents from around the world are launched the website vintage- fairvictoria.com. She hosted semester of Camosun’s hospitality taking part in the Disney World Victoria’s first vintage fair last to do with it? and tourism management program co-op program, and Parsons says October and it was such a and will have their credit at UCR she’s looking forward to the cultural success she’s decided to put on Check out these two new, exciting groups transferred back to Camosun so experience as much as the educa- another one. VintAgeous will take being offered to Camosun students: they can graduate. tional aspect. place on February 25 and 26 at While Everitt says the six “This is a fantastic opportun- Fernwood Community Centre. months will be gruelling for the ity for us to network, and learn, The fair features 30 local vendors Looking for Love in all the students, the payoff at the end will and make new friends from all selling clothing, jewelry, acces- Right Places: be huge. across the world,” says Parsons. sories, books, art, and décor, Exploring and Creating “It’ll really set them up for suc- “The networking opportunities are ranging in eras from the turn of cess,” says Everitt. “When they amazing.” last century to the early 1990s. Vendors range from vintage store- Healthy Intimate come back to Canada it’ll really Everitt agrees that the experi- Relationships owners to collectors, students, put them in a good position for ence of working and living in an- and even family estates. The hiring.” other country is one of the most fair will also feature a roaming The Honeymoon’s Over: One of the students on the important parts of this placement, fashion show, a tea-leaf reader, Taking Your work-term is Erica Parsons, who and says the co-op partnership live music, and prizes. Admission got a concierge position. makes Camosun’s hospitality and is $3 for both days and partial Relationship to the Parsons is writing a blog about tourism management program proceeds go to the Fernwood Next Level her experiences to let friends and more appealing to prospective NRG. For more information, visit family know what she’s up to, as students. vintagefairvictoria.com. For more information call the Counselling office at well as giving future Camosun “Our industry is extremely inter- (250) 370-3571 or email [email protected] students an idea of what it’s like national,” says Everitt. “Students All groups are LGBT friendly. to work at Walt Disney World that come in are looking for op- Resort. portunities to study and travel, so Although Parsons says she this really fit the bill.” by ERIN BALL [email protected] LIFE 

comics Comic strip series helps primates

Renée Andor “We’re very excited about the Staff Writer “Initially it was my love effort,” says Truitt. “It’s unlike UVic student and former anything we’ve ever collaborated on Camosun student Troy Wilson is of comics that brought before and it seems to be generat- fighting to raise money for a primate me to the project.” ing a lot of interest for the plight of sanctuary in the United States, and primates.” TROY WILSON he’s going about it with an unusual PANELS FOR PRIMATES According to Truitt, the sanctu- approach. ary is many primates’ last hope for Wilson is the editor of Panels for survival, as they are often put down Primates, which is an online anthol- All the cartoonists create the in the US if no accommodation can ogy of comic strips about primates. comics strips for free, and all of the be found for them. Most of the pri- The project started in October and proceeds go the Primate Rescue mates were used in entertainment one new comic strip will be installed Center. Wilson says he’s amazed or biomedical research, among every Wednesday until sometime in that so many artists are willing to other things, before they came to April. At the end of each installment donate their time for free, even dur- the centre for the remainder of their is a page encouraging people to do- ing an economic downturn. lives. Truitt says awareness is even nate to the Primate Rescue Centre “It’s a ‘wow’ thing for me that more important than the money. in Nicholasville, Kentucky. people who are working in a field “So many people aren’t aware Wilson admits the fundraising that’s difficult to make money in that these animals are used in this initiative is “an odd endeavour” and anyway would do this for no fi- way,” says Truitt. “Most people questions whether many people will nancial gain whatsoever,” says assume that they go to zoos when donate money online for something Wilson. other venues are done with them Jan 2011 they can view for free. But he says Victoria cartoonist Gareth Gau- and really they don’t.” he hopes comic lovers will come din created a comic for the site. He Truitt estimates that $200 has around, as his own appreciation doesn’t usually do comics about been raised so far, but says the real for comics inspired him to take on primates, but says he actually had number is hard to gauge. If people the project from the start. an idea for one before Wilson ap- don’t insert a note that they’re “I love comics,” says Wilson. proached him, and he was happy donating because of Panels for “To throw my creativity in that to contribute. Primates, the centre has no way of direction was an interesting idea “If I can add some cartoons to knowing the comics had anything for me, so initially it was my love potentially raise some money or to do with the donation. of comics that brought me to the awareness, that’s the least I could Wilson says any amount is ap- project.” do,” says Gaudin. preciated and urges people to do- So far 16 comic strips by 26 According to April Truitt, found- nate via PayPal if they would like different creators have been posted er and executive director for the to make small donations. online. Some of the artists are al- Primate Rescue Center, the funds “We are really not asking people ready high profile in the world of are much needed. Although she to donate very much,” says Wilson. comics, but the project also gives says the idea seemed “off the wall” “We’d love it if they donated, but some lesser-known artists a way to at first, the centre is pleased with honestly a dollar or two would be get their work out there. the results so far. fabulous.”  LIFE January 26, 2011

nightlife Local pubs and the perseverance of fun

“At the music bingos students really get into it, singing along and pounding those daubers.” norm wilson maude hunters pub

Pam Oliver Contributing writer

In 1889, a parrot was occasion- ally tethered to a tree outside what is now Four Mile Bar and Grill, on the Old Island Highway. Victorian pas- sengers, dragged up the long hill by stagecoach, heard its loud “Whoa!” alex haro as their lumbering vehicle passed Persistence and determination, and good beer, are part of a long-lasting legacy of great neighbourhood pubs in town. by. At the command, delivered in a perfect mimic of the driver’s voice, currently celebrating 25 years in Camosun’s Interurban campus, our hi-ball night,” says 1550’s pub er licensing climate than they do the lead horses would veer left into the business, historically no mean has a ’90s flavour, but the potential bar manager Keith Campbell. today. No one gets by on a wink and the yard behind the pub. feat for a pub. to become a favorite to students is Out in View Royal, The Six a nod these days, with pubs carefully “An early example of an effective “Our Rock, Paper, Scissors high—they claim to make the best Mile Pub opened in an old sawmill carding for ID. advertising strategy,” jokes Four tournaments are packed with stu- gravy and wings in the ‘burbs. in 1885, proving that Victoria has Different in focus and ambi- Mile Bar and Grill dining room dents,” says Maude Hunters man- “We get a lot of students here a long history with the neighbour- ance than their downtown cousins, manager Tate Dunnes. “Nowadays, ager Norm Wilson. “And at the during exams,” says office manager hood pubs. neighborhood waterholes all have we prefer to promote a pub as an music bingos students really get Tobi Minnis. “They come down to But it’s a history that has proven the same thing in common—they experience that includes all the into it, singing along and pounding celebrate and fill up on food and that the local taverns have had share the tenacity of perseverance senses coming into play.” those daubers.” drinks.” to have a lot of perseverance to as they scramble to keep the suds Regardless of whether it’s 1889 Maudes is celebrating their 25th Fun doesn’t have to burn a hole survive. flowing. or 2011, pubs do what they can on Saturday, February 5 with 1986 in an empty wallet either. Over at All the pubs in town were closed “A neighbourhood pub is an to get the wandering attention prices, ’80s nachos, music bingo, 1550s on Cedar Hill Cross Road, during the long years of prohibition institute,” says Wilson, “a gather- span of potential patrons, many of and a best ’80s costume contest, a cheap-drink night has long been from 1917 to 1921. ing place where you can forget the whom are students. Maude Hunt- says Wilson. a favourite for those on a tight Not since the days when stage- drudges of everyday life. It’s a place ers, situated between Camosun’s By contrast, the Knockenback budget. coaches labored up the Four Mile to let go and meet with friends in a Lansdowne campus and UVic, is Grill, just a stone’s throw from “Students, for years, have loved Hill have pubs experienced a tough- warm and friendly environment.” 3TUDENT 3ALE 5NLIMITED9OGA *AN !PRIL  7ITHTHISAD
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SPORTS BRIEFS chargers Federal funding Coach brings optimism to the team benefits Canadian winter sports Gary Lunn, Canada’s minister “It’s not just all about of state for sport, recently had some good news for Canadian volleyball; it’s about athletes. Lunn announced that life.” over $27 million in funding will be provided to Canadian winter- Charles Parkinson sports organizations. The funding Camosun Chargers was made public on January 21, the opening day of the Canadian Figure Skating Championships at Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena Emily Laing Staff writer in Victoria. The organizations that will benefit from the funding are To succeed as a team, espe- Alpine Canada Lapin, Biathlon cially during times of heightened Canada, Bobsleigh Canada emotions, you need a source of Skeleton, Broomball Canada, motivation. The Camosun Chargers Canadian Curling Association, Canadian Freestyle Ski, Cross men’s volleyball team has found Country Canada, Hockey Canada, that motivation in their head coach, Ringette Canada, Skate Canada, Charles Parkinson. Snowboard Canada, and Speed The team has lost several players Skating Canada. this year due to injuries and personal matters. As a result the Chargers have more losses than victories at PISE hosts first this point in the season, which sets Coach Charles Parkinson (bottom left) is bringing optimism to the Chargers this year. annual conference them at the bottom of the league. The Pacific Institute for Sport But if there was a coach to lead a pressure on himself and away from Parkinson. “We started this year the Jon Jorstad, Parkinson delivers Excellence (PISE) is hosting team through the grit, then consider his players will hopefully have the same, but we’ve had a lot of setbacks the best style of coaching on the their first annual Strength and the unfailingly optimistic Charles desired effect, he says. along the way.” sidelines, especially in moments Conditioning Conference on Parkinson, who’s taking the team “It’s not just all about volleyball; Parkinson has also taken on a of pressure. Saturday, April 2. PISE is on the into the second half of their season it’s about life,” says Parkinson. new role at Camosun as a faculty “Charles has a different phil- leading edge in BC for sport and fitness research and innova- with the power of positivity. “Also, it’s about being a student, member in the Centre for Sport and osophy than any other coach,” says tion. The one-day event features “We can’t help that our team is training hard, competing as hard Exercise Education and is teach- Jorstad. “He has the ability to accept expert speakers talking about mostly sick or injured, we just have as possible, and enjoying every ing a fourth-year sport manage- failures and move on.” long-term athlete development, to play our best,” says Parkinson. moment, regardless whether you ment course in media and public Training has now become more nutrition, group fitness, sport- “We still have half the season left in win or lose.” relations. intensive than ever for the men’s specific training, and personal terms of matches and we’re going to Parkinson’s record speaks for Parkinson comes off as a pure team. Every repetition of every drill training. Registration for the fight like heck in order to represent itself; the team has won the BC title motivator, excitement wrapped in is a competition. conference costs $220 for the this team the best we can.” for the last two years and placed energy, and a college-sports en- The Chargers will continue to day. PISE is also offering the The season has brought mo- third in the nation two years ago. thusiast who delights in competition play aggressively, and their head public to attend only the keynote ments of taunting and cursing, but “For the last two years we’ve as much as he does people. coach is willing to accept errors as speaker and reception portion of Parkinson’s strategy of turning the won the banner for Camosun,” says According to Charger player long as they’re not lazy mistakes. the conference for $40.

Chargers results: Women’s basketball hockey Saturday, January 15 Loss—Chargers 54, VIU Mariners 58 Women’s hockey league body-checks stigma Friday, January 21 Win—Chargers 73, Quest Emily Laing University Kermodes 64 Staff writer Saturday, January 22 “I can’t quit playing The face of women’s hockey in Win—Chargers 79, Quest hockey because I University Kermodes 74 Victoria is changing fast. The sport Men’s basketball continues to grow and an increasing would miss it too Saturday, January 15 number of local women have taken Loss—Chargers 61, VIU Mariners up hockey in the past five years. much.” 84 Camosun students Pam Lou-Poy Pam Lou-Poy Friday, January 21 and Ashley De Kock play for Island Victoria Phantoms Loss—Chargers 74, Quest Pacific Phantoms Female Senior A, University Kermodes 79 one of several teams in the league. Saturday, January 22 The players range in age from 19 to No slapshots or body checking are Win—Chargers 62, Quest 35. Many, including Lou-Poy and allowed in this league. University Kermodes 61 Women’s volleyball De Kock, play recreationally, and “Since there’s no hitting in this Friday, January 14 some come from a background in league, this allows us to focus more Loss—Chargers 1, VIU Mariners 3 the women’s triple A league. on stick-handling and building our Friday, January 21 Lou-Poy and De Kock were skills,” says Lou-Poy. Win—Chargers 3, CBC Bearcats 0 drawn in to the league by a number Fighting the stereotypes often Saturday, January 22 of reasons by family, role models, associated with hockey athletes, Loss—Chargers 2, UFV Cascades and friends, as opposed to sim- such as fierce rivalries, aggression, 3 ply wanting to emulate National and checks involving headshots, Men’s volleyball Hockey League stars. these female players come together Friday, January 14 High sticks and errant pucks still every week to play some elite-level Loss—Chargers 0, VIU Mariners 3 pose a threat to the face but, accord- hockey. Friday, January 21 Loss—Chargers 1, CBC Bearcats 3 ing to Lou-Poy, the senior A league Lou-Poy has been playing hock- hosts a more intact set of rules, so a ey for over 10 years. Up until she Saturday, January 22 Ashley De Kock (left) and Pam Lou-Poy are representing the Phantoms. Loss—Chargers 2, UFV Cascades majority of the players get to keep was 12, she played on a boy’s team 3 their teeth. Some might think the because there were no other options Lou-Poy says it’s the focus re- that come along with women who action isn’t as intense when the in Victoria at that time. quired to play the game that hooked play hockey. Victoria Phantom players take to “I was always the only girl in her. No matter what else is going The rink is always open, they the ice, but the competitive edge the league. And it’s definitely an all- on in life, it’s all forgotten once the say. most fans associate with hockey is boy’s club when you play on a guy’s puck drops. “We are always looking for new still there. team,” says Lou Poy. “But I stayed Both Lou-Poy and De Kock players,” says Lou-Poy. “If you ever Lou-Poy says playing senior A with it and I can’t quit because I hope to attract some new players to wanted to try women’s hockey, by ERIN BALL is a whole different game of stick. would miss it too much.” join and tackle the misconceptions now’s the time.”  January 26, 2011 FEATURE

Wham, bam, thank you, Shakespeare

ake a moment and remember back to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. whole country is stepping up their game, and I really believe that Victoria is going just have a lot of fun.” Amid the sports, medals, piss-poor weather, and droves of volunteers in to be a force to be reckoned with. I’m super excited about the caliber of performance The open and welcoming atmosphere at Tongues of Fire shows is T Smurf-blue jackets, there was Shane Koyczan. that I’ve seen so far this year, and by all the new faces I’ve seen. Victoria is fresh and a safe place for someone to make their start, especially a high- Koyczan wowed the nation during the Olympics’ opening ceremonies with his growing really rapidly as a spoken-word community.” schooler. The thing about performance poetry is that anyone poem “We Are More,” which he performed as a piece of slam poetry. with a pen and paper can do it. With a quiet passion, Koyczan raised goosebumps on the arms and necks of nearly Slam vs. spoken word “Really,” says Loveday, “anyone can do it. It’s not elitist. All everyone who watched. For many, Koyczan’s performance was their first experi- the stereotypes of self-indulgence and anger are not true. ence with slam poetry, while others in the slam community saw it as a moment of While slam is not for the faint of heart, open-mic nights are the perfect place for It’s very diverse in Victoria. There’s a political side and a international recognition for something they believe in. an up-and-coming poet to get their start. performance side. Some poems are really personal and Slam poetry has been running quietly in the background of cities across North “Slams are a competition, so it can be daunting, especially your first time,” says then there are some that are really funny.” America for over 20 years. It got its start in Chicago in late 1984 and has been stead- Peters. “Tongues of Fire open mic, on the other hand, is the most open, gentle, While the team for the nationals will be decided after the ily gaining momentum ever since. Slam is now present in over 20 countries, from accepting show I’ve been to. There’s no attitude at those shows. It’s a place of ac- June slam, Tongues of Fire held its individual champion- Sweden to Bosnia and everywhere in between. ceptance, where people know they can go to grow and try new things.” ships back in December, which Loveday was the winner These slam competitions, sometimes referred to as spoken-word, are far removed Aside from the welcoming atmosphere and lack of scorecards, open-mic nights of with 106.7 points after four rounds. from the typical bard and banker that comes to mind with dusty sonnets about feature an even broader format with five-minute time slots. “I’ll be going to the individual nationals in April. I’m unrequited love, but rather finds its place somewhere closer to the Eminem movie “Tongues of Fire and slam are very different and very much the same,” says Avec really excited about it,” says Loveday. “It’s part of the 8 Mile, with keep-you-on-your-toes improv and an actively engaged audience. I Grec. “Tongues of Fire is very much about just getting people up on stage. It’s a Vancouver International Poetry Festival, which is also Individual slams are usually limited to three-minute beautiful, wonderful place, and really a safe place for people where the youth championships tie in.” pieces with points deducted for going overtime. to get their stage legs.” On top of his individual victory, Loveday is hoping to Pieces must be original and no props, costumes, “The thing about performance poetry Once participants get up on their feet, the next step is make the national team for Victoria, which will be happen- or music can be used. It’s about the poet and their is that anyone with a pen and paper slamming. Slamming is very high octane and a constant ing this October in Toronto, with 2012 planned for Saskatoon, voice. can do it” learning process, says Avec I Grec. Saskatchewan. Five judges are selected from the audience, usually Jeremy Loveday “Competition ups everyone’s game,” adds Peters. “You “I’m hoping to get a spot on the national team this year,” says those who have never been to a slam before and don’t Poetry slammer don’t roll into a slam with your B material, so everything Loveday. “I was on the team in 2008 and again in 2010, so I’d really know any of the performers. The judges then give you see there is really good material.” love to do it again. Nationals are amazing. It’s poetry from 11 in the the performers and their pieces scores from zero to morning to four the next morning, and then again the next day, and the 10, with the highest and lowest scores being dropped (like in international sporting Start them young day after that.” competitions), for a possible total of 30 points. Slam masters emcee the event, calling on the audience to agree or disagree with Keenan Proud, a University of Victoria philosophy student and up-and-coming Shakespeare, Kerouac, and beyond the judges. slam artist, has been doing performance poetry for over a year, having discovered Slams are sometimes done in rounds, often with the first round at one minute, the it in high school. It’s this kind of west-coast mosaic that breeds a diverse portfolio of poets and can cheer. I second at two minutes, and the final round at three minutes. “I’ve probably been on stage about 25 times, but I’ve never done a slam before,” material, and is why the Victoria spoken-word community continues to grow like that you Most slams are open format with everyone welcome, but there are also invitational says Proud. “There’s one coming up that I’m going to perform at. I’m excited, but rapidly. can boo the judges. It’s very participatory and democratic. It’s up to the audience, slams and theme slams. Theme slams are common to draw out underrepresented pretty nervous, too. It’s a little nerve-wracking to know that you’re going to be “Every scene in Canada is different,” says Loveday. “Some are really serious and not the performer, to set the mood for the night.” demographics, like women and younger participants. judged, even if it is just by audience members.” others are really loose. I think Victoria is somewhere in the middle. Typically, you Proud agrees with Loveday, saying that he loves “being in the crowd. I mean, I’m Proud says his start began on the Victoria youth team in a last-minute scramble won’t find people trying out brand-new stuff on paper here. Most come ready to jealous that I’m not up on stage, because I love being up there, but there is so much Early days before the competition. perform. Some other cities, you’ll get people on stage positive energy in the crowd. You get to snap and stomp “It was a total last-minute thing. I only had two weeks before the competition, but with paper in their hand, but the judges here seem to and really play a part in the whole performance.” Victoria’s performance-poetry scene started six years ago with the creation of the it all worked out in the end,” says Proud. “I mean, we didn’t win, but it was still a mark hard for that.” Tongues of Fire happens every second and fourth Thurs- poetry collective Tongues of Fire. Four years ago Tongues of Fire expanded into great experience.” The point that today’s spoken word performers keep day at the Solstice Café and the slams are held at Cabin 12 slam, hosting the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word in 2009. Jeremy Loveday, Victoria’s 2010 Individual Slam Champion and past member of trying to get across is that they’re not all hemp-wearing, on the third Thursday of the month. All Tongues of Fire “Tongues of Fire came to be because there were five founders who took a spoken- the Victoria Slam Team, and Peters agree that it’s important to bring poetry into matcha-drinking, Kerouac-style beatniks who moon- events are open to the public. word workshop one summer. They realized that there wasn’t any spoken word high schools. light as PETA and Greenpeace activists. Some work The first ever Victoria Spoken Word Festival will be held in Victoria, so they started an open-mic night once a month,” says Missie Peters, Loveday, who was also exposed to poetry writing in high school but didn’t start as government minions. Others work for non-profits. February 24–26 and will feature 12 of North America’s Tongues of Fire member and new slam master. “That turned into twice a month, performing live until 2007, says that he wanted to start a youth movement in Vic- Some run coffee shops. Others eat red meat like it’s brightest young poets, including Vancouver’s legendary and now we have the Big Slam once a month.” toria, but was beaten to the punch. going out of fashion. RC Weslowski as the festival’s poet of honour. While Victoria is relatively new to performance poetry in the grand scheme of “Brad Cunningham, a teacher at Reynolds, is the driving force behind the youth Today’s slam poets are everyday Joes who have some- “I’m super stoked for the Vic Slam this year,” says Avec I things, the community has already made a name for itself and is improving with team in Victoria,” says Loveday. “It’s something that I’d been wanting to work on for thing to say and aren’t afraid to do so in front of a crowd. And the crowd is all too Grec. “It’s going to be good for people. The audience is going to have a great time with every event. a while, and then when I heard that he had already started working on it, we came happy to be there to support the poets. this. The whole environment really encourages everyone to be a part of the experi- “This season is going to be really exciting,” says Shayne Avec I Grec, a member together and there was a synergy. We do workshops in high-school classrooms for “Tongues of Fire is a great place,” says Loveday. “It’s so supportive and receptive ence. The Victoria poetry community is amazing and very supportive of one another. of Tongues of Fire who’s hoping to nab a spot on this year’s national team. “The students that haven’t yet been exposed to it. We go in and do performances and to whatever part of yourself you have to give. I like that you can get rowdy and you We’re like an open, giant, twisted family. It’s a great thing to be a part of.” FEATURE [email protected] 

Amanda Richardson Wham, bam, thank you, Shakespeare staff writer

ake a moment and remember back to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. whole country is stepping up their game, and I really believe that Victoria is going just have a lot of fun.” Amid the sports, medals, piss-poor weather, and droves of volunteers in to be a force to be reckoned with. I’m super excited about the caliber of performance The open and welcoming atmosphere at Tongues of Fire shows is T Smurf-blue jackets, there was Shane Koyczan. that I’ve seen so far this year, and by all the new faces I’ve seen. Victoria is fresh and a safe place for someone to make their start, especially a high- Koyczan wowed the nation during the Olympics’ opening ceremonies with his growing really rapidly as a spoken-word community.” schooler. The thing about performance poetry is that anyone poem “We Are More,” which he performed as a piece of slam poetry. with a pen and paper can do it. With a quiet passion, Koyczan raised goosebumps on the arms and necks of nearly Slam vs. spoken word “Really,” says Loveday, “anyone can do it. It’s not elitist. All everyone who watched. For many, Koyczan’s performance was their first experi- the stereotypes of self-indulgence and anger are not true. ence with slam poetry, while others in the slam community saw it as a moment of While slam is not for the faint of heart, open-mic nights are the perfect place for It’s very diverse in Victoria. There’s a political side and a international recognition for something they believe in. an up-and-coming poet to get their start. performance side. Some poems are really personal and Slam poetry has been running quietly in the background of cities across North “Slams are a competition, so it can be daunting, especially your first time,” says then there are some that are really funny.” America for over 20 years. It got its start in Chicago in late 1984 and has been stead- Peters. “Tongues of Fire open mic, on the other hand, is the most open, gentle, While the team for the nationals will be decided after the ily gaining momentum ever since. Slam is now present in over 20 countries, from accepting show I’ve been to. There’s no attitude at those shows. It’s a place of ac- June slam, Tongues of Fire held its individual champion- Sweden to Bosnia and everywhere in between. ceptance, where people know they can go to grow and try new things.” ships back in December, which Loveday was the winner These slam competitions, sometimes referred to as spoken-word, are far removed Aside from the welcoming atmosphere and lack of scorecards, open-mic nights of with 106.7 points after four rounds. from the typical bard and banker that comes to mind with dusty sonnets about feature an even broader format with five-minute time slots. “I’ll be going to the individual nationals in April. I’m unrequited love, but rather finds its place somewhere closer to the Eminem movie “Tongues of Fire and slam are very different and very much the same,” says Avec really excited about it,” says Loveday. “It’s part of the 8 Mile, with keep-you-on-your-toes improv and an actively engaged audience. I Grec. “Tongues of Fire is very much about just getting people up on stage. It’s a Vancouver International Poetry Festival, which is also Individual slams are usually limited to three-minute beautiful, wonderful place, and really a safe place for people where the youth championships tie in.” pieces with points deducted for going overtime. to get their stage legs.” On top of his individual victory, Loveday is hoping to Pieces must be original and no props, costumes, Once participants get up on their feet, the next step is make the national team for Victoria, which will be happen- or music can be used. It’s about the poet and their slamming. Slamming is very high octane and a constant ing this October in Toronto, with 2012 planned for Saskatoon, voice. learning process, says Avec I Grec. Saskatchewan. Five judges are selected from the audience, usually “Competition ups everyone’s game,” adds Peters. “You “I’m hoping to get a spot on the national team this year,” says those who have never been to a slam before and don’t don’t roll into a slam with your B material, so everything Loveday. “I was on the team in 2008 and again in 2010, so I’d really know any of the performers. The judges then give you see there is really good material.” love to do it again. Nationals are amazing. It’s poetry from 11 in the the performers and their pieces scores from zero to morning to four the next morning, and then again the next day, and the 10, with the highest and lowest scores being dropped (like in international sporting Start them young day after that.” competitions), for a possible total of 30 points. Slam masters emcee the event, calling on the audience to agree or disagree with Keenan Proud, a University of Victoria philosophy student and up-and-coming Shakespeare, Kerouac, and beyond the judges. slam artist, has been doing performance poetry for over a year, having discovered Slams are sometimes done in rounds, often with the first round at one minute, the it in high school. It’s this kind of west-coast mosaic that breeds a diverse portfolio of poets and can cheer. I second at two minutes, and the final round at three minutes. “I’ve probably been on stage about 25 times, but I’ve never done a slam before,” material, and is why the Victoria spoken-word community continues to grow like that you Most slams are open format with everyone welcome, but there are also invitational says Proud. “There’s one coming up that I’m going to perform at. I’m excited, but rapidly. can boo the judges. It’s very participatory and democratic. It’s up to the audience, slams and theme slams. Theme slams are common to draw out underrepresented pretty nervous, too. It’s a little nerve-wracking to know that you’re going to be “Every scene in Canada is different,” says Loveday. “Some are really serious and not the performer, to set the mood for the night.” demographics, like women and younger participants. judged, even if it is just by audience members.” others are really loose. I think Victoria is somewhere in the middle. Typically, you Proud agrees with Loveday, saying that he loves “being in the crowd. I mean, I’m Proud says his start began on the Victoria youth team in a last-minute scramble won’t find people trying out brand-new stuff on paper here. Most come ready to jealous that I’m not up on stage, because I love being up there, but there is so much Early days before the competition. perform. Some other cities, you’ll get people on stage positive energy in the crowd. You get to snap and stomp “It was a total last-minute thing. I only had two weeks before the competition, but with paper in their hand, but the judges here seem to and really play a part in the whole performance.” Victoria’s performance-poetry scene started six years ago with the creation of the it all worked out in the end,” says Proud. “I mean, we didn’t win, but it was still a mark hard for that.” “There’s so much positive energy in Tongues of Fire happens every second and fourth Thurs- poetry collective Tongues of Fire. Four years ago Tongues of Fire expanded into great experience.” The point that today’s spoken word performers keep the crowd. You get to snap and day at the Solstice Café and the slams are held at Cabin 12 slam, hosting the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word in 2009. Jeremy Loveday, Victoria’s 2010 Individual Slam Champion and past member of trying to get across is that they’re not all hemp-wearing, stomp and really play a part in the on the third Thursday of the month. All Tongues of Fire “Tongues of Fire came to be because there were five founders who took a spoken- the Victoria Slam Team, and Peters agree that it’s important to bring poetry into matcha-drinking, Kerouac-style beatniks who moon- events are open to the public. word workshop one summer. They realized that there wasn’t any spoken word high schools. light as PETA and Greenpeace activists. Some work whole performance.” The first ever Victoria Spoken Word Festival will be held in Victoria, so they started an open-mic night once a month,” says Missie Peters, Loveday, who was also exposed to poetry writing in high school but didn’t start as government minions. Others work for non-profits. Keenan proud February 24–26 and will feature 12 of North America’s Tongues of Fire member and new slam master. “That turned into twice a month, performing live until 2007, says that he wanted to start a youth movement in Vic- Some run coffee shops. Others eat red meat like it’s Poetry slammer brightest young poets, including Vancouver’s legendary and now we have the Big Slam once a month.” toria, but was beaten to the punch. going out of fashion. RC Weslowski as the festival’s poet of honour. While Victoria is relatively new to performance poetry in the grand scheme of “Brad Cunningham, a teacher at Reynolds, is the driving force behind the youth Today’s slam poets are everyday Joes who have some- “I’m super stoked for the Vic Slam this year,” says Avec I things, the community has already made a name for itself and is improving with team in Victoria,” says Loveday. “It’s something that I’d been wanting to work on for thing to say and aren’t afraid to do so in front of a crowd. And the crowd is all too Grec. “It’s going to be good for people. The audience is going to have a great time with every event. a while, and then when I heard that he had already started working on it, we came happy to be there to support the poets. this. The whole environment really encourages everyone to be a part of the experi- “This season is going to be really exciting,” says Shayne Avec I Grec, a member together and there was a synergy. We do workshops in high-school classrooms for “Tongues of Fire is a great place,” says Loveday. “It’s so supportive and receptive ence. The Victoria poetry community is amazing and very supportive of one another. of Tongues of Fire who’s hoping to nab a spot on this year’s national team. “The students that haven’t yet been exposed to it. We go in and do performances and to whatever part of yourself you have to give. I like that you can get rowdy and you We’re like an open, giant, twisted family. It’s a great thing to be a part of.” Trades & Technology CAREER

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“We’re about showing those smaller films that really are more niche.” Kathy Kay Victoria Film Festival

Dylan Wilks Contributing Writer Those seeking a respite from the constant barrage of trashy 3D movies and looking for a richer film experience don’t need to wait any longer, as the annual Victoria Film Festival is almost here. Now 17 years old, the festival is saturated with the range of emo- tion and drama expected from the terrible teens. dylan wilks Cinephiles will have hectic This year’s Victoria film fest promises to be even more esoteric than previous years. schedules, including nights with several famous directors and a Weinstein, who has more than says Kay. “Ever since last year, During tough economic times, “We’re about showing those legendary zombie filmmaker, an 25 films to his credit, will be here they went like crazy. We sold out finding films for a festival like the smaller films that really are more exploitation-themed evening, and for The Process, an event where his early.” VFF can be challenging. Other film niche,” says Kay. “There might be indie gems scoured from across the new, highly secretive film,Politics is No festival is complete without festivals are an integral part of the only 50 people in Victoria that want globe. There’s something for every Cruel, will have excerpts premiered an appearance by the undead, and process as budget cutbacks force to see a film on eugenics, but you taste, no matter how esoteric. for the first time after five years of this year the legend himself, George alternative routes to find these want to still be able to show those Festival director Kathy Kay highly secretive development. A. Romero, will be here for An Even- flicks. kinds of things.” is most excited about the event The opening gala, taking place ing with George A. Romero. “They are really important,” with Hollywood veteran Larry in The Atrium (800 Yates St.), will Romero will accompany a says Kay. “That’s where you find Victoria Film Festival Weinstein. become a “sparkling ice castle” to screening of his most recent film, those unique little films.” “He’s such a showman,” says coincide with the festival premier of Survival of the Dead. If you’re a The festival is about exposing February 4-13 Kay. “It’ll be a spectacular night The Chef of the South Polar. zombie lover, it’s an event you can’t people to films outside their usual Capitol 6 and The Odeon for people.” “Gala tickets are a hot item,” afford to miss. viewing experience. victoriafilmfestival.com

Big Screen Review by Ed Sum gaming Green Hornet stings Gaming convention thrives Ed Sum Contributing writer “Events like GottaCon The popular gaming convention become a place for GottaCon is back for its third year and is only getting bigger and better. people to try new Founding organizers Carson Upton things and spend and Evan Hatch couldn’t be any happier that GottaCon, being held some moments in their this year at the Pearkes Rec Center favourite pastime with Seth Rogen gets outshined by sidekick Jay Chou in The Green Hornet. ed sum from February 4–6, has been so ac- new people.” It’s GottaCon! cepted by the community. But with The Green Hornet Chou is the true star with his recent advances in gaming technol- Carson upton lessly for three years now to prove sublime portrayal of a sidekick ogy, they’re also not surprised. gottacon ourselves and it finally seems to be 2.5/5 who’s better than the party animal “Gaming is even more main- paying off.” Britt Reid. While Rogen’s inter- stream now,” says Camosun alum- Upton moved to Vancouver in The pulp-action heroes of yes- pretation of Reid as a bumbling buf- nus Upton. “And with people of “We’re very excited to say that we’ve September, which had a good ef- teryear are back in The Green Hor- foon is comical, he’s hardly a hero. all ages playing them, especially persevered.” fect—he found a niche in a big city net, except this time the protaganist Most of the film is about him trying the Wii, events like GottaCon be- That perseverance paid off, as by being able to spread the word. is played by Seth Rogen. This film to establish his heroic persona while come a place for people to try new GottaCon’s local community and Even though he still finds some may or may not be his attempt at the plot passes him by. things and spend some moments sponsor support has skyrocketed folks on the mainland not willing to claiming action-hero status, but one And when he touches base with in their favourite pastime with new this year. The vendors appearing pay the ferry cost, there are more thing is certain—the movie’s a train reality, there’s a bromance hap- people.” this year are varied—those going who are willing to sail the savage wreck waiting to happen. pening—complete with Kato and Whether someone is a seasoned to the conference will have a chance seas for some weekend fun. The story is unfocused, me- Reid vying for the comely attention vet gamer or a newbie, finding to peruse brass oddities, pick up For GottaCon, even having one andering between buddy-cop ma- of Reid’s assistant, Lenore Case people to play with can be tough. leather crafts, or join a local fan club of the founders move away doesn’t terial to slapstick comedy. And (Cameron Diaz). Sometimes there’s also the passing before checking out the latest video stop the excitement. the 3D conversion? It really isn’t Instead, their wannabe-hero of the torch, when fellow gamers or role-playing game. “When you get that momentum needed, as the stunts are great to antics raise the ire of mobster Benja- retire to pursue other interests, The event will also have a cos- going,” says Upton, “you have the watch even without this extra third min Chudnofsky (Christoph Waltz). which can affect everyone from tume contest and something by the whole community behind you.” dimension. This character is wonderfully twist- the casual player to the GottaCon intriguing name of Human Battle- Director Michel Gondry tosses ed and Waltz puts in a lot of work in coordinators. ship, all of which will surely make GottaCon in a bit of fun in the style of the TV the villainous roles he plays. He’s a “The loss of another found- this the most varied GottaCon yet. February 4-6 series Chuck—cameras glimpse natural at it and just like the pulps, ing partner increased the work on “There have been some issues in $30 weekend pass into what goes on inside characters’ this villain has a quirk that makes Carson and I, but we decided we the past with other event organizers heads before fists start flying with him memorable—don’t talk about were going to continue without who made some people gun shy,” Pearkes Rec Centre Kato (Jay Chou). the suit! compromising quality,” says Hatch. says Hatch. “We’ve worked tire- gottacon.com 12 ARTS January 26, 2011

theatre Local play series helps struggling artists Rose Jang Contributing writer “We want to help Impulse Theatre, the creation of UVic theatre students Andrew people who will also Barrett and Emily Piggford, are help themselves, who bringing their physical-theatre piece Wrath to the Intrepid Theatre Club are focused and driven on February 5, as part of Intrepid’s and really want to do You Show series. The You Show, now in its sec- the show.” ond season, is an opportunity for Sammie Gough emerging artists in Victoria to stage Intrepid Theatre shows without breaking the bank. Intrepid created the series to help out locals who had ideas for plays So far, the You Shows have been but not enough money to get them very successful. Tickets have sold started. well, with many shows selling out. “There were artists who were Some of last year’s artists, like trying to develop plays but didn’t Missie Peters, Ingrid Hansen, and have the funds to stage them,” says Jeremy Banks, went on to perform Intrepid communications manager their shows at the 2010 Fringe Sammie Gough. Festival. Successful applicants get the Past You Shows have been wide- Wrath is one of the many self-made productions in Intrepid Theatre’s You Show series. theatre for the whole day, and ranging, including spoken-word can use the space for rehearsals, poetry, drama, and physical theatre, others and themselves, and getting have been working on the show and playfulness, and also a creepy workshops, and anything else they and they have been at various stages trapped in hurting,” says Barrett. since then. state,” she says. “There’s a dichot- want. of completion. “It’s about losing yourself and find- Wrath consists of a narrative omy of the happy ‘I’m-fine’ face and In the evening, they put on a “We want to help people who ing yourself.” with a series of dances throughout. the storm.” public performance that can range will also help themselves, who are The show uses physical the- Barrett stresses that this isn’t a from a staged reading to the first of- focused and driven and really want atre—there’s no dialogue—to take dance show, but rather a theatre Wrath ficial performance of a new play. to do the show,” says Gough. the audience on a journey through piece containing movement ele- “The main thing is that it has to That sentiment sums up Wrath, anger, and aims to show that anger ments and dance pieces. Piggford 7 pm February 5, $9 be a new work,” says Gough, “from their fourth show. is normal and can be overcome. is eager to point out that the show Intrepid Theatre Club (1609 an artist that’s trying to make their “The idea for Wrath started as Barrett had the idea for the show is not all dark. Blanshard St.) way in the world of theatre.” an examination of why people hurt in September, and he and Piggford “There’s a certain childishness intrepidtheatre.com

music Noise Addict by Alli Pickard The top 10 albums of 2010 Fresh 2011 tunes

Tyler Rowe In the ever-changing music Contributing Writer scene, it’s not uncommon for a band to be on top one day and forgotten 1. Four Tet—There Is Love in You the next. They’re known as one-hit If this is a theme record, it’s one wonders, and there’s no shortage of warmth and freedom through of them out there. But the following smooth texture and colour. Four Tet three bands are ushering in 2011 went ahead and surpassed fellow with some great releases that prove bedroom producers Junior Boys, they have made it over the hump of Hot Chip, Burial, Baths, James the first-album slump. Blake, and Caribou to become Like a breath of fresh air from the high watermark for the genre. across the pond, London’s White Edmonton’s The City Streets. This is Kid A for an entire musical Lies (myspace.com/whitelies) are of the Cage the Elephant we know; movement. one of those bands that just ap- instead of an acoustic-based song 2. Twin Shadow—Forget Four Tet’s stoked because he’s got the top pick for album of 2010. peared out of nowhere and hit it it’s bass-heavy alternative rock, On this catchy but still intri- big on their side of the water. Their which is a pleasant twist. cate and intelligent album, some somehow focused by Carey Mer- not be as approachable as those on latest album, Ritual, which dropped Edmonton band The City really delightful moments reveal cer’s vocal skips and flurries. Mercer Sounds of Silver, tracks like “One on January 18, is full of catchy pop Streets (myspace.com/citystreets) themselves both immediately and is a poet of the highest order, and Touch,” “Dance Yrself Clean,” tunes. Songs like “Strangers” and are known for their self-absorbed over time. this may be Frog Eyes’ best effort and “Pow Pow” are unstoppable “Bigger than Us” keep the listener behaviour, but here prove that you 3. Matthew Dear—Black City to date. ass-movers. wanting to hear more and more, can sometimes get away with being Dear’s fourth major release, 6. The National—High Violet 9. Girls—Broken Dreams Club diving further into the poppy secrets a jerk if you’re making good music. Black City, is dark. Lumbering, It wasn’t even their best, but A new addition to the girlfriend- this album possesses. With Ritual, The band has three albums under dirty, and fearsome, this is a beast of most bands would kill to make will-never-complain-about-this White Lies have proven they’re their belt, and their latest, The Jazz a record. Not all of it is easy to sidle High Violet. The National is the all-star team of any guy’s record more than a one-album band. Age, is a bright light in a dark alley up to, but once you get it, Black City consolation prize for everything in collection. Known for their explosive hit of over-processed repetitive music. absolutely crunches. your life that should’ve been cool, 10. Baths—Cerulean “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked,” The album actually came out last 4. The Black Keys—Brother but wasn’t. Crazy stutter-step beats and Cage the Elephant (myspace.com/ year, but it’s so good it’s still worth Everyone thinks they reinvented 7. Joanna Newsom—Have One beautiful vocal sample hooks; bat- cagetheelephant), have shown that mentioning. It has a simplistic take themselves with Brothers, but this on Me shit ambition made good. Sure, even a quirky band from Kentucky on rock music that has tons of ap- duo really just got back to what Listening to this album makes Will Wiesenfeld could be a better can be more than a one-hit wonder. peal and attitude. “Song for Lee” is worked circa Rubber Factory. People can make you feel like you’re in singer, but that isn’t really what Their new album, Thank You, Happy not the typical love song; its rawness will be hearing this record for years Narnia. But sometimes the many, Baths is about. Birthday, has a little something for doesn’t make you want to gouge after the car commercials have many layers of music kind of get everyone. The album, which came your eyes out like other love songs gone off the air. Blues rock isn’t out of the way and Newsom’s voice Some honourable mentions go out on January 11, goes from soft do. The album has many moods, undergoing a revival—The Black just shines. to Deftones, Big Boi, Raekwon, acoustic jams to grungy rock an- though—“The Midnight Sun” is Keys are doing it alone. 8. LCD Soundsystem—This is Caribou, and Belle and Sebastian. thems. The band has struggled with a slow laid-back jam that you can 5. Frog Eyes—Paul’s Tomb: A Happening Also, the top five most antici- people not taking them seriously, picture yourself just cruising down Triumph The best summer album in a pated 2011 releases are Strokes, but this album will prove that Cage the road to, not necessarily knowing These songs are so rich and long time might be James Murphy’s Radiohead, Ghostface, Clipse, and have writing talent. Songs such as where you’re going, but knowing dense, clattering with energy but last as LCD. While the songs might Deerhoof. “Aberdeen” show a different side you just have to be there. [email protected] COLUMNS 13

Worth the Trip by Shawn O’Hara and Alex Pask What’s Cooking, Camosun? by Naomi Kavka Stir-fry saga Rice is nice

Campus café Shogun Lansdowne campus Hillside Mall Beef stir-fry with honey garlic Beef teriyaki stir fry sauce $7.13 $6.71 Presentation and service Presentation and service A: The rice came straight from a Alex: This stir-fry is huge! I rice cooker and the meal was cooked appreciate that the meal comes in faster than its competitor, even a cardboard container as opposed though no microwave was used. to a Styrofoam one; however, the Thankfully, the Styrofoam plate amanda richardson dish smells strongly of gasoline. that the meal is on will be around Don’t be ashamed to use one of these bad boys while making rice. This may be because the rice was forever to serve as a tribute to this microwaved in a plastic bag. wonderful experience. I have a confession to make—I helpful to avoid terrifying, starchy and rinse with cold water. Add 3 Shawn: Watching this stir-fry S: Our server was really sup- use a rice cooker. boil-overs). cups water, and salt. Heat on high being made was like watching a portive, and helped me decode the I know I shouldn’t be ashamed, Sometimes, after rinsing rice, I until it reaches a boil. Reduce to sim- voodoo priest brew a stir-fry. Seeing phonetic Japanese required to order because everyone does, but it feels brown it in butter. That way it gets mer, and cover for 20 minutes. Don’t this process happen before your (apparently “Teppan” means stir- like cheating. I love rice, and have a nice even covering of oil to keep it take off the lid to check until you’re very eyes isn’t a great way to start fry?). The food looks pretty good, an easy time cooking delicious rice from sticking to itself while cooking. pretty darned sure it’s finished. a meal, and it doesn’t get better. It and was cooked in front of us, with- on a stovetop, but the cooker is just This step is optional, and my last few Steam is what cooks rice, so when looks like a stir-fry, but like a stir-fry out nary a plastic bag in sight. so convenient. rice experiences have been pretty you remove the lid you can spoil it whose parents are going through a Taste When it comes to rice, there are successful without this step. by removing too much steam from divorce. Just kind of bummed. A: You can taste all of the in- as many ways to cook rice as there The most tricky part about rice the pot. Patience is key; trust your Taste gredients, rather than just making are varieties. I keep a few types of cooking is timing. Generally allot measurements and you should be A: As far as food from the cafe- out their texture through the mask rice on hand, depending on the dish about 20 minutes, depending on okay. I tend to add a pretty healthy teria goes, this is the closest to what of sauce. The beef comes in smaller I’m preparing. quantity. dose of salt to give rice more flavour. I would make at home, minus the strips and is cooked with mush- Right now, I have basmati (white I’ve also added amounts of other pound of sauce that they slapped rooms, which are like two friends and brown), Japanese (white and Back burner rice: spices, such as saffron or paprika on there to protect the ingredients at summer camp. brown), and plain old long grain to give rice a nice colour. You can from further harassment. S: I’m a big fan of mushrooms, white rice. Lately I’ve been rock- 1 cup basmati rice cater these spices to whatever you’re S: This just tasted like honey so this is already ahead for me. ing the brown rice to make me feel 1 cup Japanese short grain serving the rice with. If you plan on to me. Sometimes a little beef gets There’s a ton of sauce, but I guess better about my eating habits, and, rice making rice pudding (which I often through, but the vegetables are that’s par for the course for fast-food honestly, the flavour and texture are 3 cups water (for brown rice, do) you might want to be a bit more completely masked. I feel just as stir-fry. It’s simple, filling, and tastes not only pleasant, but work well in add about half a cup more water) conservative with these sorts of hungry as I did when I started. good. That’s it. many contexts. salt to taste additions. Rice goes with anything, Unless you’re cooking certain (These ratios may need adjust- so go nuts pairing it with different types of sticky rice, make sure you ing for a rice cooker; they work for foods and experimenting. And the winner is... Shogun clean your rice by rinsing it in cold mine, but not for others, so you Tasty tip: If you opt to use dif- water. Do this until the rinse water may need to experiment if you use ferent fluids, such as coconut milk, Verdict: It uses fresher ingredients, it’s fair-sized without being mur- runs clear (this can seem like it one.) be careful because the sugar content derous, and the sauce is a compliment instead of a slap in the face. takes forever sometimes, but it’s Combine rice in a medium pot can easily burn.

Green Your World by Keira Zikmanis The Bottom, Bottom Line by Lisa Brown Creative waste CEOs we love and hate

As environmentalism has be- Sunday from 9 am until 2 pm at The hate: McDonald’s we know today, a Oprah Winfrey, CEO of The Oprah come more mainstream, many the Fernwood Community Centre. Tony Hayward, ex=CEO of British company who refuses to address Winfrey Network (OWN) faces that embodying the green See fernwoodneighbourhood.ca for Petroleum concerns about nutrition and health Between her philanthropic ef- movement have arisen. more details. During the Gulf oil disaster issues. Ray Kroc passed away from forts around the world and per- There are the hippie naturalists, “One purpose of the Swap n’ Hayward was seen enjoying boat heart failure in 1984. sonal charities, there’s a reason why the local and organic princes and Shop is to divert goods from the races and vacations, and was quoted Marc Zuckerberg, CEO of Oprah is one of the most respected princesses, the dumpster-diving landfill, finding new owners for as saying he just wants his life back. Facebook women in the world. She’s also pro- activists, and the concerned yuppie things rather than throwing out As head of a company that chose Some attribute his chauvinistic moted the mainstream acceptance moms and dads, to name just a few those Christmas sweaters you don’t profit over precedence, we can remarks to his poor social skills, but of gays and lesbians. of the different types of enviro-folk want anymore,” says Kate Naugler, securely place Hayward’s name on as the world’s youngest billionaire, Richard Branson, CEO of Virgin that can be found out there here in event coordinator of the Swap n’ the naughty list. who can argue with his genius? He Group the early 2000s. Shop. Donald Trump, CEO of The Trump dropped his own chief financial Humanitarian initiatives and But despite our differences in Naugler says people can bring Organization officer’s percentage of ownership random world records aside, this philosophies and lifestyles, there’s their own items in and trade, Okay, we can’t hate someone from 24 percent to less than 10 man is trying to get us into space. at least one thing we can all agree hence the swap option in the event for having bad hair or a crappy percent in 2005, a court case later He hopes to have commercial flights on—getting free stuff is pretty name. catchphrase, but how many times closing on the side of Eduardo orbiting the earth within a few awesome. “Rather than just having vend- has Trump filed bankruptcy? Once Saverin, a now official co-founder years. For a fee of around $200,000 All of us go through the constant ors, people can also bring in their in 1991, and again in 1992; by 1994 of Facebook. you can experience weightlessness cycle of acquiring new things and gently used goods and swap with he had $900 million in personal The love: and travel where few have gone purging our homes of those items others,” says Naugler. debt alone. He filed bankruptcy Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire before. that once were shiny and new and The Swap n’ Shop is just one again in 2009; who gave this guy Hathaway Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft are now potentially housing moths example of the growing trend of his own show? Aside from pledging 99 per- So, some goofy-looking kid at the back of our drawers. Now we bartering as a component of an R a y K r o c , e x - C E O o f cent of his fortune away, the third- went and changed the world and can fulfill our consumptive urges eco-friendly lifestyle. McDonald’s wealthiest man in the world still became the richest man alive for a and be rid of those old Bon Jovi And you don’t need a ton of After purchasing the franchise lives in the same Nebraska home time. He and his wife Melinda are shirts in one fell swoop. resources to get something started from the McDonald brothers, Kroc he secured before the billions. He giving away their fortunes through Fernwood NRG has started on your own—it’s as easy as calling refused to acknowledge royalties still frequents business meetings the Bill and Melinda Gates Founda- a weekly goods and services ex- up some friends for an impromptu promised to the group, taking the through McDonald’s, and continues tion. Just try to forget about that change, or Swap n’ Shop, every clothing swap. company and building it into the to keep his life as simple as he can. mugshot. 14 COLUMNS January 26, 2011

What’s Up with Her? by Chantal Kyffin Screwed by Alexah Konnelly No space like home Fakers and starfishers The Women’s Centre recently have women in the nursing program welcomed our very first Women’s that use the centres to eat, lunch, Collective meeting of the year. nap, or study. Women find sup- Dear Screwed, sive display of pleasure should be Dear Stiff, These meetings are important port and a sense of family that they enough explanation. Now, let’s say and invaluable to Camosun women otherwise may not get. I think my girlfriend is faking your compassionate concern isn’t How do we jump out of planes? because they help support and give Although the centre doesn’t orgasms. Every time I suppos- totally unfounded. Don’t accuse her It’s simple: we jump the fuck out women a sense of belonging and a cater to males, it’s been a special edly get her off, it’s a big theatrical of faking, because then she’ll prob- of the plane. You’re on the right voice to express themselves. place that many women love and thing—moaning, yelling, writh- ably get defensive—instead, open track—you say that you’re com- One of the issues we spoke need. One woman I spoke to asked ing… the works. The sheer magni- up the lines of communication. Say fortable talking and thinking about about at this particular meeting if women don’t have a safe space tude of her orgasms made me kind to her, “If there’s anything I could do sex, and you sure don’t sound like a was the importance of safe spaces to go to, how can we function and of suspicious. When I ask her what better or do differently, let me know. prude. Maybe your next step should for women. reach our full potential? her orgasm was like after sex—how My feelings won’t get hurt.” be to give some thought about what Many of us refer to the Women’s We recognize how important it it felt, if it was good, and so on—she it is about sex that makes you so Centre as home away from home. Its is to make sure we continue to have brushes me off and won’t go into Dear Screwed, nervous. Do you not know what Victorian-style windows let natural a Women’s Centre; as a collective details. Am I just beating myself up to say or what to do? Talk to the light into the room, which is situated we hope to have your support in our assuming that I couldn’t possibly be I’m a gay dude who was recently dudes you’re sleeping with. Ask in sunken garden surroundings. future goals to keep the Women’s that good? Is there any way I can told by a guy I’ve been seeing that them what works for them, tell For over 20 years, the Camosun Centre funded by the Camosun really find out the truth? I’m a “starfisher”—you know, I them what works for you, and let Women’s Centre has been providing College Student Society. - Gives a Shit About Her just lay there. I’ve always thought them know in advance what you’re a safe, welcoming environment for of myself as sexually liberated. I’m up for and what you’re not up for. all self-identified women to come Dear Gives a Shit About Her, comfortable talking about it, and Most importantly, tell them that and enjoy. The Women’s Centre when I think about sex I imagine you’re feeling nervous. It’ll probably offers food and beverages, as well What do you think about these First, let’s give your girlfriend myself to be relaxed, sexy, and in seem like less of a big deal if you’re columns? Email your thoughts, as resources. opinions, and feedback to nexus@ the benefit of the doubt. Obviously, control. But when I get down to the not trying to hide it the whole time. Some women use this space as nexusnewspaper.com or TEXTBACK some people have seriously theat- act, I get so nervous that I freeze As for the guy, if you don’t want to a safe place to eat as they can’t eat to 604–223–0076. rical orgasms, and she could legit- up. How can I take it easy and tap see him anymore after this whole in public for religious reasons. We imately be one of those people. into my inner slut? And how do I “starfish” revelation, just tell him But how does that explain why she break it off with this guy now that so and leave it at that. Or you could brushes you off after you interrogate he burned me? always just make something up. My her about it afterwards? Maybe - Stiff personal favourite is the old classic, The Electric Bungalow by Ed Sum she thinks that her clearly expres- “it’s just bad timing.” Tablet time First Person, Plural by Pam Oliver opt for either the tablet-opti- Now that the rage is all about mized versions of Windows 7, owning a tablet computer instead or Android. Singlehood realty of a netbook, many students will be • Tablets with cameras for vid- wondering what type they should eo conferencing are coming. buy. That will depend on individual Sometimes the only useful thing feminist; I understand why many tects you from the consequences. Some will sport one camera about a knight in shining armor is women continue to identify as chat- If you think about it, romantic needs and when certain tablets are and others will have two, one his horse. tel as a form of lifestyle preservation. love’s purpose can only logically be due to arrive. Here are some things front-facing to look at the user that you need to know: and the other rear-facing for Independence is a relative thing. as a method of getting the human photography. Most young women will not Was Scheherazade any less race temporarily past noticing our spend much time wondering why alone in her harem environment blotchy bits long enough to produce • Tablet computers have been • For those wondering if big- around since 2001. They’re ger screen sizes are better, there’s such a high incidence of than the young mother with three a child—thus ensuring the race basically laptops with a screen that depends. For graphics or women in their thirties and forties children in low-income housing? continues even as the relationship that can twist around 180 de- video—go big; for basic tasks, who dive so quickly back into second Both are financially affordable en- more often doesn’t. grees and fold in to rest against seven inches is fine. marriages. vironments—that is, until the sultan While I might choose not to the keyboard. An electronic pen • Want to watch 3D video on In her twenties, a woman feels pulls up his tent pegs and kicks us marry again, that isn’t to say I can’t is required to interface with the these screens? Wait a year or the relative security of youth, born out. I can hear my mother saying, hope to mature enough to earn screen. two. The technology is here, but of her naturally tight collagen and “What’s your plan beyond his, my the right to a healthy relationship • If you want Adobe Flash sup- it’s not economical to manufac- perky boobs. Her goals, not all that dear?” A wise woman, with an un- some day. port on a tablet, you’ll have to ture these displays just yet. dissimilar to her older sisters, often fortunately stubborn daughter. Let’s take a stand for our right to include finding a partner, but with Woman has long used her brains be proud of ourselves if we identify a much more limited focus. to fight for her identity, for self- as single. At 52, married for 23 years, expression, for her very survival in Let’s be passionate about pre- now divorced for six, I feel no urge a never-ending fight against social serving our personal space, sur- to combine forces with some nice stigmas. But too often passion wins rounded by our own mistakes and person out there. It’s not all about out over prudence. successes, unguided and unhin- my continued mistrust of myself in There’s arguably no passion dered by all the pitfalls of partnered a relationship that I remain stub- as intense as romantic love. The intimacy. bornly single. mistake is not forgetting your dia- And let’s fall in love with in- Scratching backs is a valid argu- phragm, but rather in falling for the dependence, whatever form it may ment at any age. And I’m not a lie that being in love somehow pro- take. You draw comics nexusnewspaper.com and we know it!

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Thursday, January 27 Thursday, January 27 Niska Napoleon, Every- Cinema Politica: El body Left, Dirt Merger Contrato V-Lounge, 8 pm, $12 Once a month, Camosun welcomes • Breaking news Singer/songwriter Niska Napoleon, the public to Lansdowne campus daughter of Cree cover-artist Art for a screening of a film with a Napoleon, is holding an EP release topical social issue. The first film of • Concert/play reviews party at the V-Lounge, located at 2011 is El Contrato. The film follows the Red Lion Inn. Niska is a member Teodora Bello Martinez, a poverty- • National news of Rocky Mountain Rebel Music, a stricken father of four living in collective of musicians from across Central Mexico, and several of his Canada who are regulars on the countrymen, as they make an an- • Exclusive interviews Victoria ska scene. After receiv- nual migration to Southern Ontario. ing praise for her live solo shows The screening of El Contrado will be the past few years, she has finally followed by a facilitated discussion released an EP of original work. by the BC Justice for Migrant Work- ers. Films show at 7 pm in the Gib- Thursday, January 27 son Auditorium at the Lansdowne Parker, Mt. Doyle, Neon campus. Admission is by donation. nexusnewspaper.com Steve, Xavier Tuesday, February 1 Hush, 9:30 pm, $12 before midnight, $15 after Q2W: Quit to Win Contest Parker, also known as Pete Hall Camosun College, in partnership from the UK, dropped his debut with the BC Lung Association and album To Eternity in 2008 to critical the BC Healthy Living Alliance, is acclaim. Since then he’s been re- hosting its second annual Quit to leasing hit remixes, such as 2009’s Win Contest. The goal is to reduce Where’s My Monkey, and racking up tobacco use among students and the airtime on BBC Radio One. His staff and to minimize secondhand live show features the best of dub smoke on both campuses. Students step, hip-hop, breaks, and drum and staff who have been daily ‘n’ bass. Up and coming drum ‘n’ smokers for the last year or have bass DJ (and Camosun student) Mt. quit within the last three months Doyle opens, along with the always- (and smoked daily before that) are funky Neon Steve and Xavier from eligible to enter the contest, along W.A.X. with a support buddy. Participants must stay tobacco free from Febru- Friday, January 28 ary 1 to March 15 to be eligible Top Less Gay Love Tekno for the prize draws and support buddies are eligible for prizes, too. Party The registration deadline is January Lucky Bar, 9 pm, $15 31. Register at surveyfeedback. Indie-pop electro group, Top Less ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1gb8c. Gay Love Tekno Party (TLGLTP), is bringing their eccentric live show to Saturday, February 5 Lucky Bar. This six-piece party band is known for getting patrons in any Saturday Short Takes: given venue moving with their ener- The Causes of War getic tunes and wacky costumes. This new course being offered TLGLTP played in Victoria back in through Camosun’s continuing September and stole the show. education department examines why modern wars occur. The one- Friday, February 4 day course will introduce most of Five Alarm Funk the various causes of war such as racism, nationalism, religious differ- Sugar, 9 pm, $20 ences, and fear, and ascribe them Vancouver’s 12-piece jam band Five to the many conflicts students are Alarm Funk returns to Victoria for familiar with. After the three-hour one of their energetic, costumed, course, participants should be able and crowd-pleasing performances to think more critically about war at Sugar. Five Alarm Funk started at and understand it from multiple a six-piece band in 2003 and have perspectives. The cost is $49 evolved into the tight, funky jazz and class starts at 1:30 pm. Visit band that packs dance floors across camosun.ca/ce/new-classes.html western Canada. Five Alarm Funk to register. recently released their third studio album, Anything Is Possible, and Tuesday, February 1 and are currently touring the western states before they bring their show Wednesday, February 2 back up to Canada. Learning Skills work- Tuesday, February 8 shops: Lansdowne and Interurban Finger Eleven, Hail the Camosun College offers free learn- Villain ing skills workshops for any student Club 90NE9, 8 pm, $35 wanting to improve their perform- Juno-award winning rockers Finger ance in class. Lansdowne holds Eleven make a stop in Victoria dur- workshops in the multipurpose ing their Canadian winter tour for classroom in the Library Learn- the new album Life Turns Electric. ing Commons on Tuesdays from Finger Eleven found success in the 11:30 am–12:20 pm. On February 1, charts both at home and in the US participants can learn how to take with their 2007 hit single, “Paralys- effective notes in class. Interurban er.” Since then, they’ve been tour- holds their workshops on Wednes- ing North America and Europe and days at the same time in the Cam- recording the new album. Canadian pus Centre, room 123. Interurban’s hard rockers Hail the Villain open. workshop on February 2 is all about reading textbooks and increasing Tuesday, February 8 comprehension and concentration. Lauren Mann and the The Camosun College Student Soci- ety will be offering free coffee dur- Fairly Odd Folk ing the workshops. Visit camosun. The Spiral Café, 7 pm, free ca/services/learning-skills for more Calgary folk-singer Lauren Mann information. and her band, the Fairly Odd Folk, hit up the Spiral Café as part of a cross-Canada tour.

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