Camosun College Student Society encourages student voting in upcoming elections

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is getting ready for its spring elections and hoping that students get involved and vote.  Camosun students should have received an email from the CCSS containing information on the nomination and voting periods (the nomination period has ended; voting will take place on April 8, 9, and 10). You […]

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CCSS offering food bank services for Camosun students

Camosun College Student Society sponsored content Groceries cost more than ever and times are tough—we all know that. But what you might not know is that the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) offers a helping hand through its food bank services. The CCSS operates a food bank at both campuses—with help from its partners at […]

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Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Studying tips

Spring has sprung, Camosun students! With the beautiful weather we’ve experienced lately also comes a dreaded season for many students: finals. In this issue, I’ll share some valuable study tips to help us all get through what can be an extremely stressful time. I’ve touched on this briefly in several of my previous columns, but […]

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Còig explore confidence and romance through Celtic music

Cape Breton-based Celtic band Còig will be making a stop in Victoria this month as they tour Canada. Multi-instrumentalist Darren McMullen is excited to be returning to Vancouver Island for the second time.  “I love being in BC and Vancouver Island, especially,” says McMullen. “We’ve got great memories from being there.” McMullen has been a […]

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Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Digestion Talk

With warmer weather and more daylight hours comes the sloughing off of winter and heavier clothes. But sometimes our enthusiasm to welcome in spring is when we can catch that unexpected last winter cold. A great trick to bolster your immunity while stimulating your metabolism can be found in a few simple ingredients: fresh lemons, […]

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One-man play urges people to follow dreams

Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life is a comedy, but it tackles some serious issues. The one-man show portrays main actor’s Keith Alessi’s recovery from cancer. “This show is basically my life story,” says Alessi. “I was a corporate executive who had spent my life collecting a world-class banjo collection that […]

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Not the Last Word: Abolish exams

I’ve written before about my belief that exams are generally a poor way to review a person’s knowledge about a subject. I’m still holding tight to that belief, as it was recently reinforced when I watched a documentary about Finland’s education system. In 1968, Finland’s system changed when parliament introduced legislation introducing a new comprehensive […]

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