After a semester’s worth of planning, collaboration, research and design, three groups of GEOG 446 students revealed their visions of a new Victoria Bridge. On March 26th, their designs were showcased and judged by an expert panel at “Reconnecting the City of Bridges” reception night at Snelgrove Gallery on Campus. A packed house of attendees enjoyed some food, some wine, and a whole lot of creativity from a group of incredibly talented future city-shapers. Let's... [Keep Reading]

One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime.One billion women violated is an atrocity.One billion women dancing is a revolution.In an effort to mobilize men and women all over the world to end violence against women, V-day is celebrating their 15th anniversary with One Billion Rising.Centered around the use of dance, the event is resonating throughout the world, from Argentina, to Germany, to the Phillippines. If you want to follow all the global happenings, check... [Keep Reading]

 People like me are often criticized for taking ‘the story’ aspect of games too seriously.Besides, who has ever criticized Mario, Pac-man or Tetris for not having a poignant, elaborate story?To that, I say this: When a game takes itself seriously enough to attempt narrative gravitas, and fails, it can completely distract me from the game design brilliance it may otherwise exhibit.I’m weird like that. p.halo_.0_standard_520.0.jpgEnter this year’s most anticipated... [Keep Reading]

1.jpgAssassins murder the empress you were sworn to protect, and you get blamed for her death by corrupt officials. Steeped in a dystopian 17th century London-like town of Dunwall, you play as Corvo the assassin, fighting to clear your name and appoint her rightful heiress as empress. Unlike many games before it, Dishonoured is a first-person ‘sneaking’ game that is not afraid to allow you the skills to deal with being detected. What ensues is a deft blend of action combat and... [Keep Reading]