A Student’s Guide to Local Politics: The importance of having values in 2026It’s hard to not be discouraged these days when your social-media feed is plagued with horrific news updates, and any attempt to reach out and support causes you believe in feels like you’re not doing enough. This effect feels even worse when the issues hit close to home, just like the recent municipal elections hit […] Continue Reading |
Mindset Matters: Why comparison hurts us (part 1)“Comparison is the thief of joy.” We’ve probably all heard this quote at some point, regardless of whether or not we know to whom it’s attributed. We all understand this on a surface level: if you compare your achievements or failures to other people’s, you’ll likely feel disappointed if you don’t measure up, and that […] Continue Reading |
Echoes of the Ancestors: November 4, 2026 issueWhen I stepped into the role of Indigenous director at the Camosun College Student Society, I carried with me not only my own story, but the voices of my ancestors, my children, every Indigenous student who has ever walked onto this campus wondering if they truly belonged. This work is deeply personal, deeply relational, grounded […] Continue Reading |
Trill’s Recipes: Spicy meat chiliIngredients: 2 pounds ground beef 1 can diced tomato 2 cans tomato paste 1 can chipotle in adobo sauce 2 cans of corn 3 onions 3 green jalapenos 1 red bell pepper 1 orange bell pepper 2 yellow bell peppers 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp and 1 tsp of chili powder 1 tsp salt […] Continue Reading |
A Student’s Guide to Local Politics: Trash bags and governing bodiesI’ve been thinking a lot about the power of “them” in my life. The faceless, nameless entity we ascribe the burden of our problems onto. I was driving to school the other day when I noticed a trash bag sprawled out on the side of the road, the same one that had been collecting burned […] Continue Reading |
Mindset Matters: Rest without “earning it”I’m sure we can all understand the excitement (or anxiety) of starting new projects, whether it’s at school, work, or home. We want to prove to others, and maybe even ourselves, that we can complete everything set before us in a timely manner. In a society where we’re often pushed this concept that our worth […] Continue Reading |
Trill’s Recipes: Fish and chipsIngredients: 2-3 large potatoes 1 tilapia fillet 1 cup flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp seasoning salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika 2 eggs 2 cups vegetable oil Here’s a recipe for the iconic dish of fish and chips. This is easy and quick to put together […] Continue Reading |
Trill’s Recipes: Mushroom soupIngredients: Mushrooms, chopped 1 1/2 cups Carrots, chopped 1 1/2 cups Celery, chopped 1 1/2 cups Milk 1 cup Corn starch 2 tbsp Minced garlic 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Pepper 1/2 tsp We’re all gearing up for the new semester; with the whisper of fall in the air, it’s my favourite time of year. […] Continue Reading |
A Student’s Guide to Local Politics: What’s the big deal with municipal elections?As our local elections fast approach, I’d like to discuss why it’s important to cast your vote. While some of you reading this may already have plans to vote for your next councillors, school boards, or local officials, I would take a gamble and say that for most of you, it hasn’t been on your […] Continue Reading |
Trill’s Recipes: Blackberry curd tartsTart shell ingredients: 1/3 cup butter softened 2 tbs sugar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup flour Blackberry curd ingredients: 2 1/4 cups fresh blackberries 3/4 cup blackberry puree 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 egg white Pinch of salt 4 tbs cold butter 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract […] Continue Reading |
