You’re invited: Spring 2013 launch party
Image via of Wikimedia Commons. You’re invited to McClung’s magazine Spring 2013 launch party! Festivities will take place on Fri. May 3 starting around 6 p.m. at JOEY Eaton Centre. Please come out to show your support for our 2013 masthead! We will be handing out copies of our Spring 2013 issue (which hits magazine stands … Read more
Stephen Lewis: UN Failing Women
By Shannon Clarke Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Humanitarian Stephen Lewis has traveled to some of the most devastating regions of the world, listening to stories of injustice unimaginable to many in this country. For five years he served as the United Nation’s General Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS and has devoted his career to advocating … Read more
Social Media Fights Rape Culture
By Hania Ahmed Image courtesy of cascade_of_rant via Flikr. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZxv5WCWivM Video by Samantha Stendal The message of the video is clear: don’t rape. Although only 26 seconds long, Samantha Stendal’s YouTube video A Needed Response has gone viral in just two weeks, with over 2 million views and lots of attention on social media sites like … Read more
The Female Surfer Paradox
A surf teacher at Surf Sisters school in Tofino, B.C., instructs students. By Judi Zienchuk Images courtesy of Surf Sister The world of surf is a land full of sun, sand and waves – void of all worries. It’s a tight-knit community that spans several generations with young surfers (groms) beginning their careers before their … Read more
Tomb Raider rebooted: Re-introducing Lara Croft to the world
By Imran Khan WATCH: The trailer for the new Tomb Raider video game. For: Xbox 360/PS3 Rated: M It’s sometimes incredibly hard to admit I am an avid gamer. But before I get into reviewing my experience with the new Tomb Raider video game, let me give you a little context regarding this growing industry. … Read more
Poetry speaks with Britta B.
By Angelyn Francis Photo via Britta B. It’s the intermission of this Monday’s R.I.S.E. Poetry show. It’s the break between singers and poets. The audience is let loose to mingle and catch up with friends to the beat of 90s hip-hop playing in the background. Instead of singing and whistling along, like she did in … Read more
Suspended Life: Aerial Performer Follows Her Dreams
Article and images by Michelle-Andrea Girouard Suspended 30 feet in the air, Miho Inaba looks down at the ground below her. Back arched, feet pointed, she is held by nothing but the black ribbons that envelope her. “When I perform, I get this crazy feeling of happiness. You’re just up there and your mind goes … Read more
Opinion: Steubenville media coverage
Image courtesy of dctim1 via Flickr By Liam Scott and Lisa Coxon Note: The opinion reflected in this piece is that of the writers. On Sunday, CNN reporter Poppy Harlow and anchor Candy Crowley made on-camera statements sympathizing with the freshly-convicted Steubenville rapists. The segment was more than just poor journalism. Harlow and Crowley perpetuated … Read more
