by Aleesha Koersen | Oct 19, 2017 | Culture, Events, Literature
There’s something enchanting about the beginning of fall in this city. People still wear the optimism of summer but are propelled by the need to take in something other than wet before the months of endless rain. It’s the last time to see colour before grey. There...
by Aleesha Koersen | Sep 22, 2016 | Op-eds, Opinions
Victoria has a very obvious housing problem. It’s expensive to live here and the odds of finding a place are not in your favour. When and if you do find a place, you’ll most likely end up paying more than you wanted. In this market, cynicism is key. Earlier last week,...
by Aleesha Koersen | Jun 9, 2016 | Culture, Music
Illustration by Leone Brander, Graphics Contributor It’s been just over a month since Beyoncé dropped Lemonade on the unsuspecting masses April 23. We’re sure you’ve heard a thing or two about it online. Did Jay Z really cheat on Bey? Who is Becky? Can Lemonade...
by Aleesha Koersen | Mar 26, 2015 | Opinions
In the last month, the small town of Taber, Alta. passed a bylaw called the “Community Standards Bylaw.” This piece of legislation has made the news in various countries across the world. Many newsmakers are even comparing Taber to the town from Footloose. I grew up...
by Aleesha Koersen | Oct 16, 2014 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
Dressed in a Team Italy climbing shirt, Ali Funk finishes another training session on the wall at Boulders Climbing Gym in Victoria. Last month, while wearing her Team Canada gear in New Caledonia, Funk wasn’t just training: she was fulfilling a dream. Funk first took...