by Atum Beckett | Jan 11, 2024 | Op-eds, Opinions
The benefits of using cash in a world ruled by tap It’s just a few days before Christmas. You’re getting ready to relax with some eggnog, when suddenly it hits you: you forgot to get a gift for Secret Santa. A quick trip to the store should fix that, right? So you...
by Atum Beckett | Dec 21, 2023 | Culture, Film
For when you’ve had enough Hallmark movies It’s not even Christmas yet, but there’s a chance that you’re already sick of all the holiday movies. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Christmas classics, but there are only so many winter cliches and pop versions of carols you...
by Atum Beckett | Dec 21, 2023 | Lifestyle, Sports | Lifestyle
An etiquette guide for losing your mind Can you really consider yourself a true resident of Victoria if you haven’t spent a Saturday night in a mosh pit, getting pushed around in some random, sweaty basement while a mediocre band ruins your eardrums? Sure you can. But...
by Atum Beckett | Dec 7, 2023 | Culture, Literature
The latest Hunger Games movie is worth watching, especially for fans of the franchise It’s been a rough second half of the year for Hollywood. From the numerous strikes, box-office bombs, and worst of all, the sheer quantity of bad movies, taking the time to go and...
by Atum Beckett | Dec 7, 2023 | Lifestyle, Sports | Lifestyle
For when you’ve had enough of overpriced bars and brunch As beautiful as Victoria is, there is a bit of a problem: it’s small as hell. If you’ve lived here for a while, you can quickly run out of fun things to do. And of the things to do, too many tend to fall back...