Camosun instructor warns against permanent daylight saving timeSunday, March 8 marked the final time we in BC have to “spring ahead” and lose an hour of sleep as we enter daylight saving time (DST). The provincial government has passed legislation that BC will permanently stay in DST going forward. While it might look nice on the surface to no longer adjust the […] Continue Reading |
PACWEST basketball championships come to Chargers courtsThursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 Kyle Wolfe, contributing writer The Camosun Chargers men’s and women’s basketball teams experienced mixed results in their PACWEST championship games, held from Thursday, March 5 to Saturday, March 7, with the women’s team falling to the Capilano Blues and the men’s team securing victory over the Okanagan Coyotes, […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society says Thanks but No Thanks with donationsEven if you don’t have a long list of jilted lovers like fallen leaves trailing in your wake, showering you with gifts to try to win you back, there’s a high likelihood that at some point along your journey you’ve received a gift for Valentine’s Day that for whatever reason you just no longer want […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Chargers to host PACWEST basketball championshipsThe PACWEST basketball championships will be held at home on Camosun courts this year, and the Camosun Chargers teams couldn’t be more excited. The championship brings together the top six teams in the league, who will face off in the quarterfinal and semifinal games; teams that win the semifinals will move on to play in […] Continue Reading |
Muslim Student Alliance bring iftar event back to campusFor the third year in a row, Camosun’s Muslim Student Alliance (MSA) will be hosting an iftar celebration for the Muslim student body. All students, Muslim and non-Muslim, are, however, welcomed and encouraged to take part in the event. The MSA is a group of students working together to broaden the Muslim community at Camosun […] Continue Reading |
Spark to Flame showcases Victoria Conservatory of Music studentsSpark to Flame is a student concert held by the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM), a satellite campus of Camosun College. The annual concert is a tradition of the VCM as it works to highlight the talents of its students and engage the public, who may not have otherwise attended this type of event. Seven […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society brings bingo and trivia to campusThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is bringing game nights, consisting of bingo and trivia, to both Interurban and Lansdowne campuses. These events were started by CCSS pride director Acacia Tooth, who wanted to bring some more fun to students. “I personally love going to bingo and trivia at Vicious Poodle and Friends of Dorothy,” […] Continue Reading |
Camosun grad starts new record label to support artistsIt’s always nice to hear success stories from those who walked the halls of Camosun before you, a bit like the universe chucking you gently under the chin and letting you know that there is hope. Naomi Kavka, who graduated from the music diploma program at the Victoria Conservatory of Music through Camosun way back […] Continue Reading |
New club seeks to bring Nintendo experience and knowledge to studentsI’m sure I’m not the only one who immersed myself in Animal Crossing: New Horizons while trying to stay sane in the mess that was 2020. I’ve always loved the cozy vibes of some Nintendo franchises: Kirby, Pokémon, and, of course, Animal Crossing. Fortunately, there’s a student club starting up at Camosun for anyone who […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Robotics and Automation Club removes barriers, provides opportunitiesTucked away in an old supply closet, not too far from the machining shop, the Robotics and Automation Club gathers twice a week at the Interurban campus with the goal of breathing life into a humanoid robot some five years in the making. This student-led organization strives to remove the barriers of entry, encouraging anyone […] Continue Reading |
