Video games and violence: corrupting the minds of our youth…or not.
In November 2007, video game developer BioWare released the first part of its Mass Effect Trilogy series of games. It was met with critical acclaim and…
December, 2013
Personal essay: Safety isn’t always safe
I am not always careful. I have frequented unfriendly neighbourhoods, left bars with strangers and slept on city streets. Naively, I always thought I…
Inside Christmas: Day of the Candles
The tradition of lighting candles on Dec. 7 and 8 has been around for a long time in Colombia and other parts of Latin…
Does Protest Lead to Change in B.C.?
Thousands of protesters gathered at Science World Nov. 16, to protest the Enbridge pipeline, but will the government listen to the growing number of…
Radio wins ‘when you stay local’
From Walkmans to iPods and cassettes to MP3s, the way people access their music has drastically changed over the years. Although technological advancements have…
Video: Black Friday and Thanksgiving madness in Seattle
With the simultaneous “holidays” of Black Friday and American Thanksgiving, the busy city of downtown Seattle were even more packed with people than usual,…
Remembering Mandela
Photo courtesy of Festival Karsh. There’s nothing that can be said about the proclaimed father of South Africa that hasn’t been said before. But…
‘Tis the season to be jolly at the Vancouver Christmas Market
Vancouver’s annual Christmas Market is ushering in the holiday spirit with festive food and decorations, showcasing German culture. In the heart of downtown, the…
Original gift Ideas at Portobello West Holiday Market
Portobello West Holiday Market opened its doors at the Creekside Community Centre, Olympic Village Saturday, Dec. 7. Portobello West is a non-profit society that…
When wildlife meets humans (Fifth in a series)
Every year animals are relocated or die because of human and wildlife conflicts. These conflicts can include anything from the wild animal becoming too…
Kwantlen remembers the Montreal Massacre
Kwantlen Polytechnic University held ceremonies at all of its campuses Friday, Dec. 6, as part of Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on…
Crowdfunding: How Kickstarter is changing the game
No matter who you are or what you do for a living, if you live in America (or most of the rest of the…
12 tips for a greener Chrsitmas
Tip 1: Buying a tree this year? The Ontario Farm Grown Christmas Trees history page states that bringing a tree into your home started…
New opportunities, challenges for graduating teachers
Graduates of British Columbia teaching programs are facing new opportunities and new challenges. As students finish their teaching practicums, they are faced with making…
Do women matter in video games?
As the year draws to a close, it seems practical to look back on it, specifically at video games and look at the question…