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Local profile: Victoria’s only public conspiracy theorist picketer

Local profile: Victoria’s only public conspiracy theorist picketer

by Klara Woldenga | Sep 26, 2013 | Humour, Stories | Satire

HUMOUR — A local man often stands between Douglas and Fort streets holding a sign that reads “The Government taps your phone!” and has been there for over 10 years according to local sources. The man is known as “Buckle,” although that is not his real name. He refuses...
The Lens by Klara Woldenga: September 12, 2013

The Lens by Klara Woldenga: September 12, 2013

by Klara Woldenga | Sep 19, 2013 | Comics, Opinions

Philosophy class interrupted by formerly dead philosopher

Philosophy class interrupted by formerly dead philosopher

by Klara Woldenga | Sep 19, 2013 | Humour, Stories | Satire

HUMOUR — A 200-level Philosophy class received quite a shock last week when an unexpected visitor appeared in their classroom. Not only was this visitor unexpected, but he was also from an entirely different realm. According to Helen Nelson, a UVic philosophy student,...
A-List: 10 Ways to fight the fleeting of the summer season

A-List: 10 Ways to fight the fleeting of the summer season

by Klara Woldenga | Sep 19, 2013 | A-List, Humour

1. Bring a beach ball to class and crowd surf it across the room to keep up the spirit of summer  Bring several and an air-pump in case they get confiscated. 2. Go to the beach regardless of weather Soon the sun will realize there are still people on the beach and...
The Lens by Klara Woldenga: September 19, 2013

The Lens by Klara Woldenga: September 19, 2013

by Klara Woldenga | Sep 19, 2013 | Comics, Op-eds, Opinions

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