Spark to Flame showcases Victoria Conservatory of Music studentsSpark to Flame is a student concert held by the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM), a satellite campus of Camosun College. The annual concert is a tradition of the VCM as it works to highlight the talents of its students and engage the public, who may not have otherwise attended this type of event. Seven […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society brings bingo and trivia to campusThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is bringing game nights, consisting of bingo and trivia, to both Interurban and Lansdowne campuses. These events were started by CCSS pride director Acacia Tooth, who wanted to bring some more fun to students. “I personally love going to bingo and trivia at Vicious Poodle and Friends of Dorothy,” […] Continue Reading |
Camosun grad starts new record label to support artistsIt’s always nice to hear success stories from those who walked the halls of Camosun before you, a bit like the universe chucking you gently under the chin and letting you know that there is hope. Naomi Kavka, who graduated from the music diploma program at the Victoria Conservatory of Music through Camosun way back […] Continue Reading |
New club seeks to bring Nintendo experience and knowledge to studentsI’m sure I’m not the only one who immersed myself in Animal Crossing: New Horizons while trying to stay sane in the mess that was 2020. I’ve always loved the cozy vibes of some Nintendo franchises: Kirby, Pokémon, and, of course, Animal Crossing. Fortunately, there’s a student club starting up at Camosun for anyone who […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Robotics and Automation Club removes barriers, provides opportunitiesTucked away in an old supply closet, not too far from the machining shop, the Robotics and Automation Club gathers twice a week at the Interurban campus with the goal of breathing life into a humanoid robot some five years in the making. This student-led organization strives to remove the barriers of entry, encouraging anyone […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Chargers volleyball teams heading into second half of season strongThe Camosun Chargers women’s volleyball team struggled a bit in the first half of the season, but they’re is determined to make a solid comeback during the latter half. The team has undergone some notable changes in recent history, losing their coach Brent Hall back in April, with Scott Freeburn taking his place. The players […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Chargers basketball teams hit mid-season, keep pushingThe Camosun Chargers basketball teams are entering the second half of their season with some much-needed optimism. With both teams recovering from losses against the VIU Mariners in late November, fourth-year forward David Finch believes the best is yet to come. “We definitely feel like there’s tons of areas where we can improve,” says Finch. […] Continue Reading |
Post-secondary (and beyond) predictions for the yearWith 2025 now in the rearview, it’s time for us to take a look at the road ahead. Education, housing, the economy—the new year is bound to bring sweeping changes affecting us all. But how we respond—good, bad, or otherwise—to these changes is what matters. By the end of this year, Canada will have seen […] Continue Reading |
Camosun students team up with international relief charityCamosun Business Administration diploma students have partnered with an international charity that focuses on crisis relief in war zones and natural disaster zones. ShelterBox has been in operation for 25 years, offering shelter, essential items, and technical assistance to places such as Gaza, Burkina Faso, Bangladesh, and Ukraine. This can include items like water filters, […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College launches Creative Writing certificateCamosun College is offering a new Creative Writing certificate. The program, which launched in September, consists of five creative writing courses, two English courses, and three electives; students have the option of full-time or part-time study. Students can choose from a variety of creative writing subjects such as advanced fiction, child and youth fiction, and […] Continue Reading |
