MGMT – MGMT Columbia MGMT are in their comfort zone when they are making their fans feel uncomfortable. Consider a recent appearance on Letterman, in which the band played their new single “Your Life is a Lie.” Lead singer Andrew VanWyngarden bangs a giant cowbell bearing the word “BEWARE” throughout the song, singing mantra-like lyrics:…
IF THIS WEEK IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Your year has a lot of potential, But have you thought about adding some math? Because by dividing your time a bit better Your friendships will multiply fast. ARIES (March 21 – April 20) Aries, ram, you’re on fire: Confident, wild, and so-desired. But ram…
Literature lovers, comic connoisseurs, and other book buffs came out to WORD Vancouver at the end of September to check out some of the best work from Vancouver’s literary field. The festival has celebrated nineteen years of success, and usually brings bookworms from all over. However, a downpour on the first day put quite a…
Designers and style lovers from across the globe filled the Vancouver Chinese Cultural Centre for Vancouver Fashion Week this September, anticipating 2014 Spring/Summer trends. Last season, men’s fashion saw many prints, bold colours, and eccentric accessories with cross-body bags and retro sunglasses. Next year has a bit more edge. Inspired by early 90’s grunge (picture…
Matt Nathanson brought his pop-rock sound to the Commodore Ballroom last Sunday for the third stop of his Last Of The Great Pretenders tour. The 40-year-old singer-songwriter played for over two hours, proving the cliché that “some things only get better with age” to be true. Jack Johnson sound-alike Joshua Radin opened the show. He…
War Horse is a rare theatrical experience for culture buffs, blending traditional stage elements with modern puppetry to create a spellbinding show. It is one of the most captivating stage productions to ever visit Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s 1982 novel of the same name and adapted for the stage by Nick…
ARIES (March 21 – April 20) Aries, if you feel like everyone’s giving you the cold shoulder, stop thinking so darn metaphorically! Everybody loves you! Just put on a sweater. You’ll see your shoulders, and your self-confidence, are fine. TAURUS (April 21 – May 21) Deciduo-ns, Deciduo-ns Taurus. Over the long summer, you might…
Check for original comics by Carlo Puche every Thursday.
Another school year is beginning at BCIT, and with the autumn weather comes premiere season on TV – a perfect procrastination excuse for students. Every year, the wait for television premieres in the last half of September is unbearable. There seems to be even more anticipation this year, as there are many exciting shows ending…
New plan, new building, same goals. BCIT’s latest proposed capital plan, titled BCIT Renew, could lead to the construction of a brand new Health Sciences Centre for Advanced Simulation (HSCAS) on the Burnaby campus as early as July 2016. The plan was submitted last spring and outlines the institution’s investment priorities for the next five…
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Vancouver International Film Festival opens on September 26 and runs through October 11. With the closure of the historic Granville 7 cinemas, VIFF found a new home at several venues, including the Vancouver Playhouse and The Centre for the Performing Arts. Festival screenings also returned to previously used theatres, such as The Rio on Commercial…