Downtown Eastside raises totem pole in honour of survivors
“The pole took on a life of its own. Everybody is here for a reason.”
Author: The Other Press
The Other Press, Douglas College's student newspaper since 1976. Articles, insight and updates from the New West and Coquitlam campuses.
Aquarium in hot water after beluga death
Aurora is now allegedly on the mend, yet it is questionable whether or not that will mean a full recovery.
Creative Writing Department showcases students’ work
The event featured readings from all Creative Writing courses, across the disciplines of fiction, speculative fiction, personal narrative, poetry, and playwriting.
Historical atlas brings local First Nations culture to life
The Stó:lō-Coast Salish Historical Atlas is a colossal effort to bring to light the lives and history of the people who called, and still call, this land home.
TV writer talks about writing and the film industry
“I’d go in and start pitching really crazy ideas, and they’d be like, ‘You gotta tone it down a little.’”
An unexpected mission on Mars
Mars is about a space crew going to Mars to learn about the planet in the year 2033, and the miniseries goes back and forth between 2033 and present day.
A note on history: Tracking down the secret songs
Like so many things in music history, we can thank the Beatles for introducing the idea, with the release of Abbey Road in 1969.
Great movies you have probably never heard of
For about every 100 awful movies there is one hidden cinematic gem.
Music for all students and community
“Making music is one of the healthiest activities for your brain and your body, whether or not you do it as your study.”
‘Why does it always have to be snakes?’
Fatalistic games such as Snakes and Ladders encourage downright dangerous compliance with the roll of the dice.