AI robot lives thug life in latest Neill Blomkamp film
From Neill Blomkamp, director of District 9 and Elysium, comes Chappie, the story of the world’s first sentient artificial intelligence robot and the implications and misfortunes of his life.
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Comic Corner: Good guys turned bad
I wasn’t expecting much from Injustice: Gods Among Us, mostly due to the game—which, although good, is little more than a Mortal Kombat clone. Well, I’m happy to report I was pleasantly surprised with this one. Injustice has action, tragedy, romance—everything you could ever want from a totally addicting comic series
Pearls of wisdom, past and present
Every year, the Douglas College creative writing department releases the newest edition of the student anthology Pearls. Filled with students’ non-fiction, poetry, fiction, and scripts, each edition offers something new that represents the variety of creative writing at the college. This year, Pearls 34 will be released on March 27 at the anthology’s launch event, featuring readings from eight of the book’s contributors.
Loss of a legend
Sam Simon, 59, a prolific television producer, director, writer, philanthropist, and animal rights activist, passed away on March 8, after a three-year battle with cancer. He was diagnosed as terminally ill in 2012 and given three to six months to live. He proved those estimates wrong and showed the world how much one person can truly give back to society.
Shelf Indulgence: Explosions, amputations, and excellent mischief
I’ve always had a soft spot for literature that captures life through the eyes of a child, because children are weird. Childhood is a framework that offers so many opportunities—life to a child is simultaneously light, surreal, frightening, and important in ways that adults so easily forget.
A tall tale that’s like life, only taller
The gulf between script and performance is invariably wide, and seeing something played before your eyes is very different than just reading about it. Like the circus, perhaps you have to experience it in order to fully appreciate it.
BC minimum wage set to increase by $0.20
An increase to BC’s minimum wage from $10.25 to $10.45 was announced on March 12.
Sowing the Seeds of Sustainability events happening at Douglas
On March 27 and 31, Douglas College will be hosting several events under the title Sowing the Seeds of Sustainability: Energy and Agriculture. The events are funded in part by FortisBC, and will focus on how students can contribute to a healthier environment.
Student Engagement Awards return to Douglas
Preparations for the 2015 Douglas College Student Engagement Awards are underway, and are being organized by Campus Life.
BC mother asked to cover herself while breastfeeding on flight
BC Business Magazine associate editor Kristen Hilderman caught attention on social media the week of March 9 after one of her Twitter post went viral.