Letās Talk Science: Mutation breeding, petroleum plants, and STDs
Living in a world constantly being stripped of its resources, the human race needs to find alternatives.
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.
Summer 2015: What does your neighbourhood have to offer?
Summer is here! It is too rainy and gloomy these days, but officially we are in spring and the summer season is knocking at our doors with its bag full of wonderful and fun opportunities.
Chairman of the Board: Story time
From Greek poets singing the songs of Odysseus to the poorly written Twilight fan fiction of today, storytelling has always been an integral part of the human experience. Now it is your turn, gamers.
Comic Corner: Not quite novel
For those keeping up with trends in science fiction, Wool by Hugh Howey probably sounds familiar.
Cosplay in the community
Costumes are more than just Halloween attire for Greater Vancouverās cosplay community, whose members spend days, if not months, creating elaborate, detailed costumes and portraying fan-favourite characters at conventions, cosplay events, and private parties.
Killer cuts by the contemporary king of Compton
Kendrick Lamarās debut studio album good kid, m.A.A.d city was nothing short of the greatest rap album of the year, and perhaps the greatest deconstruction of gangster rap since the genreās creation in the days of Dre and friends.
Whoās ready for funk?
Bruno Mars could be considered the next James Brown given the similar sound and interesting dance moves Mars showcases in the music video of his and Mark Ronsonās hit song āUptown Funkā from Ronsonās recent album Uptown Special.
Animesque: The nuclear mind
In the dark days of the 1980s when animation was considered mere childish entertainment, Japanese anime appeared and proved that animation could be a form of art.
Meet your new DSU representatives
On March 13, the winners of the 2015/16 Douglas Studentsā Union (DSU) representatives committee were announced. While some members are returning from the 2014/15 committee, the Other Press will be highlighting some of the new representatives, as well as returning reps taking on new roles.
Incentives for electric car owners power up
Beginning April 1, the BC Government will continue its initiative program for drivers buying electric and hybrid vehicles, and will be offering up to $6,000 to those who buy or lease clean energy vehicles.