Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Five reasons to lift weights1. Lifting increases your testosterone As discussed in a previous issue, there are a ton of societal and environmental factors that have led to a massive dip in young men’s testosterone levels. One way to combat this is with weight training. Lifting heavy weights, especially leg exercises, significantly increases testosterone production. 2. Consistent gains require […] Continue Reading |
Nature Tongue: Refusing to stick my head in the sandWhy are you silent? I may not say it perfectly, but I can’t keep these words in my chest. What happens when people lose their ability to see the humanity in others? When numb hearts begin to “other”? The old adage “divide and conquer” is far too apropos to explain how humans are being played […] Continue Reading |
Lydia’s Film Critique: My Dinner With AndreI had watched My Dinner With Andre the spring after turning 16. The nervous young woman with only partially grown-out bangs feels less familiar now. She was forever changed. I vowed after my viewing that I’d never watch it again until, I figured, when I was about 30 and I’d come to understand life. Maybe […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: Coming to terms with being child-freeI’m one of those students at Camosun who’s often mistaken for a teacher. I’m a “mature student,” someone who decided in their 30s to change their life and go back to school. It’s one of the best decisions I ever made… One of them. I get asked all the time about why I don’t have […] Continue Reading |
Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: New year, new feetA fresh new year is in front of you, and whether you love or hate the fanfare and the declarations of resolutions, January 1 has passed and every one of us must start by putting one foot in front of the other. So what better place to focus than on the feet? They take us […] Continue Reading |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Sticking to resolutionsHappy New Year, Camosun students! This is the time of year when many of us set goals and resolutions, or aim to implement new habits. However, if you’re anything like me, many of those big goals or habits fall to the wayside by February. In this column, I’ll share some actionable tips to help you […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: The best and worst of 2023It’s almost time for winter break, and that means it’s time for my top five best and worst movies of the year. Let’s start with the best. 5: Barbie I loved this movie. I loved its imperative feminist messages about empowerment. I enjoyed the lead comic performances from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as well […] Continue Reading |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Dude, you’re vitamin D deficientAs the fall semester nears its conclusion and winter rears its ugly head, I’m reminded of the masses of Canadians suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD, also known as seasonal depression, affects millions of people across the globe, but it’s much more prevalent in countries that experience a proper winter. Here on Vancouver Island, […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: The fight against stigmaSomething that’s always on my mind is the stigma that continues to exist in the world. Society as a whole has deposited people into certain roles, and it’s a time where people are fighting back against the role they may have been cast in. What is the role that addicted people have fallen into? People […] Continue Reading |
Nature Tongue: Gender disparity in EngineeringWhat does an institution that honours differences look like? What does it look like to not just make shallow blanket statements of desired change or welcoming a specific group into a space, but to take action to create systemic change? Too many times people throw in the flag, deeming something incorrigible, when really not enough […] Continue Reading |
