Artist Spotlight: One and the Same
Columns / March 1, 2016
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An interview with One and the Same “You put us all together and somehow we manage without killing each other,” says One and the Same drummer, Corey Buchan. The band consists of a noise rock guitarist, a pop punk frontman, an alternative metalhead drummer, and a jazz funk bassist. Guitarist Josh MacDonald adds, “We’re capable... Continue Reading
Science Explained: The Zika Virus
Columns / February 16, 2016
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The Zika Virus Earlier this month, the World Health Organization declared the Zika virus a global health threat, stating that microcephaly and neurological disorder incidence in newborns in Brazil “constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” When considered against other prominent mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue and West Nile, the Zika virus has been... Continue Reading
Fighting for Space: Women in Activism
Columns / February 16, 2016
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Women in Activism Feminism as it stands in 2016 is under fire—and from a wide range of opponents. You’ve got people who hate women in general, you’ve got people who think that gender equality has already been achieved, and you’ve got the crown jewel of it all, the internet. Feminism, now more than ever, has... Continue Reading
Artist Spotlight: Hawking
Columns / February 16, 2016
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An interview with Hawking frontman Tom Vanderkam Until last year, the members of Hawking cringed at the term “radio-friendly.” With two feet planted firmly in their math rock origins, they refused to enter the mainstream of music for the sake of artistic integrity. This year’s creation of their self-titled EP seems to have changed that... Continue Reading
Going Global: South Korea and Japan
Columns / February 2, 2016
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South Korea reconciles with Japan on Comfort Women At the end of December, Japan and South Korea made a historic deal on the matter of comfort women. Japan agreed to pay one billion yen ($12-million CAD) to victims and their families, and to offer an apology. In exchange, South Korea will agree to stop criticizing... Continue Reading
Artist Spotlight: Failing Street
Columns / February 2, 2016
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An Interview with Nik Pang of Failing Street You wouldn’t guess that geography would play much of a role in a pop punk band. However, Failing Street frontman Nik Pang has a fascination with maps and, “likes knowing where [he is], both literally and figuratively.” Since he began bussing around the city as a child... Continue Reading
Artist Spotlight: What it means to make it
Columns / January 19, 2016
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An interview with singer-songwriter Tamara Seeley Solo artist Tamara Seeley is a recent addition to Vancouver’s music scene. She left her hometown in Australia to play shows in Los Angeles, Calgary and New York, ending her journey here, where she’s now working and residing. Back in Australia, Seeley performed the songs off of her five-track... Continue Reading
Going Global: Saudi Arabia and Iran
Columns / January 19, 2016
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The falling out of Saudi Arabia and Iran The recall of Iranian and Saudi diplomats was not a question of how or why, but when. In this case, it was the execution of a Shi’a cleric in Saudi Arabia that broke the camel’s back. It was the death of Nimr al-Nimr, a Shiite cleric who... Continue Reading
Science Explained: Vegetarianism
Columns / January 19, 2016
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The hunt for the right diet The food we eat has become a highly personal topic. Everyone has eating habits, and everyone has an opinion on your eating habits. Between the government food pyramid and the multi-billion dollar diet industry it is hard to navigate what nutrition information is helpful and harmful. Our fast-paced society... Continue Reading
Science Explained: Unsustainable Agriculture
Columns / December 8, 2015
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Food for thought When we think of climate change we tend to think about wasting power, taking long showers, landfills, oil drilling, fracking, and greenhouse gas emissions produced by transportation. There is a misconception that these practices constitute the most significant contributions to our warming planet. Animal agriculture is a controversial topic—the meat and... Continue Reading
Going Global: Burma/Myanmar and the Rohingya
Columns / December 8, 2015
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Burma/Myanmar and the Rohingya Burma is a country with two names, calling it by one or the other can be a political statement in itself. Its other name is Myanmar, which it took after a military coup back in 1962. The military continues to rule the country to this day, but its grip may be... Continue Reading
Artist Spotlight: Destructive Interference
Columns / December 8, 2015
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Rock, Physics, and Butt Touches: An Interview with Destructive Interference Rock n’ roll and physics don’t usually collide—but they did for Destructive Interference, a four-piece band living on the North Shore. The group got the idea for their name while at practice, thanks to frontman Derek Lionas’ extensive scientific knowledge. “One day we were jamming... Continue Reading
Artist Spotlight: Comfort
Columns / November 24, 2015
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Empty Alone, Better Together: An Interview with Mason McMorris of Comfort Mason McMorris lives for the little things. It’s part of what gives Comfort an ambient and immersive sound, along with their signature three-guitar setup. McMorris, Conner Elmes, and Alex Kappel each play electric guitar alongside bassist Tristyn Ginter and drummer Austin Smith-Greaves. By the... Continue Reading
Artist Spotlight: The Plodes
Columns / November 10, 2015
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Burping the Baby: An Interview with The Plodes “Our show is probably a quarter to a third standup comedy,” says Reid Blakely, frontman of Vancouver-based punk rock duo, The Plodes. According to drummer Gemma Goletski, “It’s semi-improvised. Sometimes I’ll just say some garbage and think, ‘Oh, that was okay,’ so I do it six more... Continue Reading
Artist Spotlight: The Jins
Columns / October 27, 2015
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Three-piece guitar-driven rockers bring reinvigoration to Vancouver’s music scene If The Strokes and Nirvana had a one night stand and produced a musical superbaby, you’d get The Jins. Though their recently released, self-titled EP is only six songs long, listening to it guarantees enough raw shouts and body-shaking riffs to satisfy a garage, alternative or... Continue Reading