Home is a Beautiful Word looks at local Victoria issues using verbatim theatreThe term “hits home” is used often but rarely does it take such a literal sense as in the case of Home Is a Beautiful Word. Set in our own Victoria, Home is a Beautiful Word takes a unique look at the issue of homelessness using verbatim theatre, a method that keeps its material especially […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: It’s not as easy as just givingEvents like the World Day of Giving portray that things are changing for the better. You know, as though the world is becoming a better place because people from countries around the world are making small donations to help those in need. I’m a little skeptical. Isn’t this just a Band-Aid? Think about it: sitting […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: Finding a job that works for youThe stroke that chimed in the New Year signalled something daunting: the looming summer job hunt. But never fear; just follow these six simple steps before you go approaching any future employers. Do a general Google search Start with a general search term that includes your industry and the location you want to work in […] Continue Reading |
20 Years Ago in Nexus: January 8, 2014 issueTwo sides to every story: Last time around in this column, we talked about how a student had written in to the paper to complain about a flyer the Camosun College Women’s Centre had circulated displaying female genitalia. In our January 10, 1994 issue, the Women’s Centre wrote a letter in response, saying they feel […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Tech trends to blow minds in 2014It’s a new year, with new resolutions, and some new, and refreshing, technology news. The year 2013 was really big in technology sector; it had Google glasses, smart watches, and the evolution of 3D printers. But all of that is past now, so what’s next? What can we expect in 2014? Well, we can’t answer, […] Continue Reading |
