Unpacking the Bags: Finding an apartment in Victoria

Moving to a completely different country has many challenges, including—especially in Victoria—finding a place to live. As international students, the best option is to seek a room or an apartment to share the costs. Remember that it’s important to choose your roommates well and ensure that you are able to share the expenses of the […]

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What’s Going On: September 26 to October 9, 2018

Wednesday, September 26 To the sharks Australian singer/songwriter Amy Shark is bringing her sounds to Capital Ballroom on September 26. Tickets are $22.50 and more info on this, and other shows, can be found at atomiqueproductions.com. Wednesday, September 26 to Saturday, October 13 Catch the spirit The comedy Blithe Spirit is on at Langham Court […]

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Potted Potter tells a whole lot of Harry in a short amount of time

The premise for Potted Potter is a little daunting: two actors performing all seven Harry Potter books… in 70 minutes. But co-creator, writer, and actor Dan Clarkson chooses to focus on the positive. “We get to be wizards for 70 minutes a day,” Clarkson says. “So it’s, you know, fun.”  Potted Potter has run for […]

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Visiting artist lecturer Risa Horowitz challenges concepts of artistic inspiration

Risa Horowitz wears many hats when it comes to her career. In addition to working at the University of Regina as an associate professor in the Visual Arts department, Horowitz is a conceptual artist who embraces many different mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, video, and performance. She’s also coming to Camosun as a visiting artist […]

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Open Space: The importance of buying local

When is the last time you took out $100 and burned it? My guess is you’ve done it hundreds—if not thousands—of times. Have you ever purchased from Walmart? Do your clothes come from Forever 21, H&M, Joe Fresh? If the answer is “yes” to any one of these (and these are just the tip of […]

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Let’s Talk?: #consent

Recently I saw a post on Facebook about how asking for consent ruins the moment. And I mean, yeah, if your partner pulls away when things are getting hot and heavy and stone-faced asks, “Do you consent to engaging in coitus with me at the present moment?” it might… although I reserve the right to […]

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Victoria Festival of Authors brings diverse approach to literary fest

Writing and reading fiction is a great way to learn empathy. That, at least, is Victoria author Laura Trunkey’s opinion. Trunkey is also the artistic co-director of the Victoria Festival of Authors, which will feature talks from writers of literary fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and even thrillers, says Trunkey. No matter the form, Trunkey says […]

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25 Years Ago in Nexus: September 26, 2018

Sharp cuts: We talked in the last 25 Years Ago in Nexus about Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) chairperson John-Henry Harter writing a letter to the editor attacking Beaver Foods, which ran the Lansdowne cafeteria at the time, for using disposable cutlery. Two people wrote letters in our October 4, 1993 issue attacking Harter’s letter, […]

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