Muslim holy month celebrated on Camosun campusEvery year, Muslims observe the ninth month on the Islamic calendar as a holy month. This year, the holy month known as Ramadan began on June 27. The last day of Ramadan is celebrated with a festival known as Eid-al Fitr, which will be celebrated at both Camosun campuses on July 30. During Ramadan, Muslims […] Continue Reading |
Camosun receives funding for Aboriginal studentsIn June, Camosun joined 10 other BC colleges and universities in receiving a portion of more than $3.9 million intended for programs created for Aboriginal learners. This marks the seventh year that Camosun has received this funding. The funding comes in the form of a program known as the Aboriginal Service Plans, which is jointly […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: For a better Canada with politicians who serveThere are fundamental injustices in our very own government that affect all of us on a very basic level. What’s most troubling is that the population has accepted these injustices as if they are something that can’t be changed. The truth is that government is a body that was built in service to us and, […] Continue Reading |
Bubba Sparxxx to bring country rap to Rock of the WoodsNow that it’s had some time to settle in, the announcement that country rap artist Bubba Sparxxx is headlining the first night of this year’s Rock of the Woods festival, taking place on farmlands just outside of Duncan, is surprisingly fitting. Farms, music, and country rap? Seems like a perfect match. Sparxxx (real name: Warren […] Continue Reading |
