Forget About Tomorrow playwright says writing was therapeuticThe play Forget About Tomorrow examines the life of a woman whose husband developed early onset Alzheimer’s. Playwright Jill Daum originally began writing the piece in a workshop several years ago, before it had been made public that her husband, Spirit of the West vocalist John Mann, had developed the disease. “It was really therapeutic, […] Continue Reading |
Mind Matters: It’s time to talk about stigmaAn estimated one in five people will be diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their life. Maybe it will be a friend, or a loved one, or the person next to you on the bus. Maybe it will be you. Nobody knows for sure what causes mental illness; the best-educated theories point […] Continue Reading |
End of the line: What the end of net neutrality in the US would mean for Camosun studentsImagine an internet where your service provider chooses what you see. Imagine paying more to have the ability to send your mom a Facebook message. Imagine a censored web. Without net neutrality, this could happen. And, although Canada still has net neutrality, the USA, as of December 14, is moving away from the internet freedom […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: January 24, 2018 issueCamosun holding consent-education workshops Camosun College is holding free consent-education workshops in February and March for students and employees. The workshops are happening on February 8 and March 8 at Lansdowne, and February 22 and March 22 at Interurban. See camosun.ca/services/sexual-violence/education for info. College changes fee-policy wording Camosun has changed their wording in a fee […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Film Festival back with new films and new directorsThe Victoria Film Festival (VFF) is back, once again featuring new, unique films from filmmakers from around the world. Each year, film enthusiasts and filmmakers come together at various theatres around the city to watch these newly released films. There’s voting, there’s competition, there’s a whole lot of fun. “The great thing is always about […] Continue Reading |
Calculated Thought: Get ready for tax seasonA new year is upon us, and that means it’s what we call in the accounting business “busy season.” Students, workers, and businesses all need to get their affairs in order to keep things legit with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Much is changing, and below is a primer to get you updated with tax […] Continue Reading |
Camosun alumna uses nature, Emily Carr for art inspirationYou’re out for a run, bundled up to ward off the cold. Your heart rate is soaring and you’re starting to feel like you could take on the world. The endorphins aren’t letting you down. Local artist and former Camosun student and Nexus contributor Jean Oliver says painting gives her this same sense of invigoration. […] Continue Reading |
Camosun CFS student fees at centre of referendum disputeUpdate: As of 1:45pm PST on Monday, January 29, the British Columbia Federation of Students has not remitted the fees discussed in this story. The Canadian Federation of Students told Nexus today that they are waiting on the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) to propose new referendum dates so the fees can be remitted within the […] Continue Reading |
