In Search of Lost Time: Some lesbians have penisesAs if there’s not enough hurt out there in the world for those of us whose identities depart from acceptable social norms, or are marginalized in the process of prejudices, there also exists oppression inside the communities we seek refuge and understanding in. The term lesbian, to me, means a homosexual relationship between two women. […] Continue Reading |
Finding fashionable treasures in unlikely placesThrift-store shopping doesn’t have to be the only way to discover hidden gems. Affordable, quality clothing is hiding in plain sight, and in stores you probably walk by every day in the mall. Here are a few examples of stores you wouldn’t be expecting to be carrying the motherlode of cheap jewelry, the perfect plaid […] Continue Reading |
Sour Grapes: Hail Caesar… and clamsDid you know that the Caesar is, unofficially, Canada’s national cocktail? It’s true. One might imagine that Canada’s boozy beverage of choice would be some maple-syrup-laden concoction named with a clever play on the word “beaver.” Instead, the Great White North has proven that it’s crazy for a savoury combination of vodka, spices, tomato, and […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: November 14th, 2012 issueJulie Doiron So Many Days (Aporia Records) 3/5 The past three years have seen Canadian singer-songwriter Julie Doiron move from Montreal to Sackville to Toronto. Also, bear in mind that So Many Days is the last in a trilogy of Doiron solo records. It’s been said that good things come in threes. I […] Continue Reading |
Diamond Rings back and larger than lifeAsk most Canadian indie rock darlings who they’d like to collaborate with if they could pick anyone and the stock answer is usually someone from The Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, or that dude from the Black Keys. (I could just barf all over their hipster clothes.) But ask John O’Regan, better known as Diamond […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: On firewalls and diving helmetsIn four weeks, and against odds that would drop Lance Armstrong, I will complete my Associate Degree in creative writing. Not bad, considering for most of it I was also suicidal. My secret? I used a magical, invisible diving bell helmet, of course. Depression had stalked me for years; wanting to die was just the […] Continue Reading |
20 years ago in Nexus: November 14th, 2012 issueAround the world: In our last issue, we took a look at how international students have a hard time adjusting to life in Canada and studying at Camosun. Back in our November 2, 1992 issue, we were doing the exact same thing in an article titled “Lifestyle shift for Columbian student.” (Sure, maybe it should […] Continue Reading |
Child war-art exhibition opens eyes and mindsImagine a childhood where you fall asleep every night wondering if you’ll wake up alive, praying that your home will not be targeted, and fearing what you’ll have to face the next day. Imagine waking up every morning and looking out your window to see dead bodies, bullets flying, bombs in the air, and looks […] Continue Reading |
Eye on CampusWednesday, November 14 Economics Café Economics are all around us, affecting everything that we do. Here’s a chance to learn more about them at the Economics Café Speaker Series, a forum to discuss current economic issues, and to build your knowledge about the world in which you live. It takes place from 2:30-3:30 pm in […] Continue Reading |
Local, Live, and Loud: November 14th – 27th, 2012Wednesday, November 14 Patrick Watson, Wake Owl Alix Goolden Hall, $25, 7 pm There used to be this owl that lived near my house. I’d hear him when I’d come home late at night, hooting from the darkness. I’m pretty sure he’d sneak up on me every once in a while. I never actually saw […] Continue Reading |
