Open Space: Land acknowledgements can’t be merely superficialCamosun College campuses are located on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here. Settling into the first couple weeks of winter term, you probably heard your instructor perform some semblance of the land acknowledgement above within about five to 15 […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: January 24, 2024 issueWho needs proof?: In our January 25, 1999 issue, writer Jason Loxton attempted to debunk the Loch Ness Monster in what I would call a sloppy argument. Loxton claimed that because there isn’t cold hard proof of a large prehistoric monster living in the depths of Loch Ness it simply doesn’t exist. Well, well, well, […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Students need to know rental rightsWe’ve all heard the frightening housing statistics, the idea of one day owning a house being nothing more than a fantasy. That’s why, like me, many students shell out most of their money every month for a crummy rental with no storage, no backyard, no amenities, no pets, and no hope of ever escaping. Renting […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: January 8, 2024 issueNew Nexus, who dis?: Our January 11, 1999 issue brought with it a changed Nexus, including a lot of new features, including comics, a fresh layout, and a Horrorscopes column, which twisted classic horoscopes toward all things sinister for added devilish flair. For example, based on this column, if you’re a Scorpio you may need […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 29, 2023 issueWellness at Wilna: In Nexus’ November 30, 1998 issue, contributor Priya Vohora wrote about Camosun College’s Alternative Health Fair ’98, which was held in the Wilna Thomas Cultural Centre on November 19. Some of the exhibits on display included acupressure, chiropractic posture check, herbal medicine, vitamins and supplements, and organic produce. Vohora reported feeling relief […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Camosun needs to be more accepting of AIWhile being one of the biggest challenges for educators in decades, artificial intelligence also provides us with a unique opportunity to enhance the quality of our education. Just as we did with the emergence of computers and then the internet, Camosun College and educators in general are taking a close-minded approach to the adoption of […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 15, 2023 issueI’ll be bock: In our November 16, 1998 issue, writer Melisa Devost reported on the seasonal release of Vancouver Island Brewery’s Hermannator Ice Bock beer. Devost wrote about how the local brewery made the beer, which involved a three-month-long aging process in subzero temperatures—the cause for the rich flavour and 9.5% alcohol content. The dark […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Students only cheating themselves with ChatGPTConsidering how much post-secondary costs, I’m surprised at the risks some students take in jeopardizing their future. However, it’s not uncommon to hear about someone using ChatGPT to bypass actual work for convenience and a passing grade. Maybe it’s because I’m 33, but the idea of using ChatGPT to create any of my work feels […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 1, 2023 issueEternal evil: In the November 2, 1998 issue of Nexus, writer Tara O’Donovan reported on renters calling for a better security-deposit system. According to O’Donovan, many renters were accusing landlords of not returning their security deposits for seemingly no reason. In response to this, the Vancouver Tenants Rights Action Coalition launched a campaign that proposed […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: In defence of polyamoryWhen my fiancé and I first told our friends that we had pivoted to polyamory, the first question we were asked was if our relationship was doing okay. In reality, we were more deeply in love than ever, but I wasn’t surprised by the question. These days I’ve seen a lot of couples open their […] Continue Reading |
