The casual observers guide to the galaxy and beyond
Renowned sci-fi author Douglas Adams once stated “Space is big. Really big. You may think it’s a long way down the road to the chemist, but that’s just peanuts compared to space.”
Beauty on a Budget
Although mid- and high-end makeup lines have become readily available over the past 10 years, relying on Sephora and Mac for your fix is expensive and often not feasible.
Listed: the 10 things you can still look forward to in fall
Are you suffering from post-Halloween blues? Been eating candy till you were ready to pop? Well put down the sugar and the soda—it’s time to look forward to something other than Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Public backlash against SXSW decision to cancel two panels relating to Gamergate
The geek subculture has never been under public scrutiny more than now, and with movements like Gamergate and Cosplay is Not Consent, conventions have been attempting to revamp how they both see and deal with issues of harassment.
Petition to give Vancouver environmental activist his passport back
Justin Trudeau isn’t even in office yet and a petition is already going around asking for his immediate action. Though politics might not be your forte, as a Vancouver resident you might want to take note of this one—after all, it concerns one of our own.
Celebrate a community’s creative works
Ever wonder if your fellow classmates, instructors, or employees at Douglas College make art in their spare time?
Comic Corner: Less than super
Comic fans are waiting with bated breath to see if the new Marvel/Netflix collaboration, Jessica Jones, is as successful as their last attempt, Daredevil.
New ‘Halo’ game offers impressive visuals, same old story
Halo 5: Guardians is the first of the series to grace the Xbox One, and the second in the Reclaimer story arc by 343 Industries.
Crowded Bookshelf: Digging up the past
Readers of my previous columns will know that I’m a fan of Warhammer 40,000, Games Workshop’s more popular science-fiction setting.
Fill your fall with local film festivals
With last month’s Vancouver International Film Festival now in the past, it’s time to start exploring this month’s film festivals.