Lorence Bryans

On March the 27th, Jack Knox, token comedian columnist for Victoria’s Time Colonist came to class to speak. First, he clarified that he’s been writing for papers for fifteen years. He explained that as a columnist, unlike a reporter, he gets to “inject himself” into his own stories, being able to express his own individuality as a writer. He has “the best job in the joint” which allows him to “infuse what he writes with emotion and opinion and analysis.” What’s more appealing about his position is that he gets to speak with a variety of folks of interest including celebrities, murderers, pornstars, and even the former president. His favourite tactic when it comes to writing columns is utilizing his great sense of humour. An interesting point he had to make though is that “not all humour is created equal.” Jack began “using humour to make a point” shortly after he got the position as a columnist. It all started though with an article about his wife selling hats at the local craft fair, ...

With so many celebrity stories of sexual misconduct, it’s hard to know what to believe. Especially with someone like Michael Jackson, who has been perceived by so many as innocent and childlike. However, the other side of the coin is that these “childlike” mannerisms were the product of a very damaged and difficult life. It’s only logical to consider a darker side of any individual who’s suffered this much. Wade Robson and James Safechuck have recently come forward with accusations that Michael had raped them as kids. For many it was taken very seriously, as these things are and should be. Others though, have found it too hard to believe and have taken it a step further, defending the late idol. Among the many crashing waves of the MeToo movement, it was no surprise these accusations made it to the top of Hollywood’s tabloids. It falls into the discretion of the viewer then to say whether it holds that much validity. It’s arguable that these men waited too long for their claims to be...