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In Review: “The Whale” sparks Brendan Fraser’s triumphant but controversial return to cinema

This past year has brought to light many conversations and controversies regarding the representation and portrayal of people living with obesity in cinema. From actor Tom Hanks in Elvis (2022)…
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Laughs, cheers, and shouts: Upcoming 2023 events in Victoria

With 2023 upon us, we once again see students returning to classrooms for the second semester. While getting settled into the lectures is at the top of mind for most,…
Rachel Lachmansingh, photo provided by Rachel Lachmansingh.

The calculated randomness of creative intuition: Wise words from Rachel Lachmansingh

Fourth-year creative writing student talks inspiration, the power of language, and finding your inner voice It’s 9 p.m. on a dreary November evening. Rachel Lachmansingh, a fourth-year creative writing student,…
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“The White Lotus” season two review

As the most bingeable show on air wraps up its second season, it’s the perfect time to catch up on The White Lotus if you haven’t already. The clock is…
Hair Funeral promo image provided by Ciaran Volke.

“Hair Funeral” pulls off semi-improvised approach

An improv show lives and dies off the performers’ abilities to play to the audience. It can be argued that all live performances are dependent on this, but it is…
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Ho-Ho-Holiday movie guide

Take a break from arguing with your family this winter break and engage in something that everyone can get along while doing — shutting up and watching a movie.
Photo by Manmitha Deepthi.

“Shaping Relations, Tethered Together” opens at the McPherson Library

When you walk into the McPherson Library, your first thought would rarely be about the art that’s displayed beneath it. However, tucked in the lower level is the Legacy Maltwood…
The Grad House, photo by Karley Sider.

The Grad House reopens its doors to the UVic community

“The Grad House: Quietly Open Again.” That is the heading that you are greeted with when you open the UVic Grad House website.

Try these Christmas traditions on for size

Looking to try a new tradition for the holidays? Ready to be done with this semester and spend time doing literally anything other than school? If you said yes to…

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