Politics and other Nonsense: Free tuition means a better CanadaFree tuition has been a hotly debated topic for some time now in many countries, including Canada. It’s in the best interest of millions of people to provide free tuition, as it means equal access to education for all. Free tuition also promotes education and fixes a broken system of teaching that focuses more on […] Continue Reading |
Camosun MyWellness column: Creative ways to deal with mental healthAs a creative person who’s struggled with anxiety most of my life, I’ve found many ways to write, paint, and sing my way to mental freedom. Author Neil Gaiman once said that when things go wrong (which they most certainly will), you should make good art. Now, you may be thinking that there’s no way […] Continue Reading |
Politics and Other Nonsense: Protect people, not pipelinesMost media sources are reporting the Wet’suwet’en protest as an anti-pipeline protest, when in truth it’s much more about the sovereignty rights of an oppressed people than it is about a pipeline. The Wet’suwet’en never signed any land treaties with the colonizing government; in 1997, the Supreme Court of Canada even recognized their Aboriginal title […] Continue Reading |
Freedom from Addiction: Connection or addiction?Central to the quest of a sex/love addict is connection to another. Whether fleetingly, through pornography or sex, or longer-term, via the promise of a committed, fulfilling romance, connection—or rather the great imitator of connection, addiction—makes us feel alive and powerful and free. That is, until it leads to inevitable disappointment and emptiness. Some sex […] Continue Reading |
Freedom from Addiction: Choose the red pillWhen I think of waking up to reality, I often think of the popular 1999 movie The Matrix. The main character, Neo, must choose either the red pill, which would allow him to know things as they really are, or the blue pill, which would enable him to continue his life as usual. Neo doesn’t […] Continue Reading |
Camosun MyWellness column: Helping those with mental-health issuesAs we roll into February, seasonal depression is in full swing, and so are those year-round disorders that so many of us struggle with. But what if you’re on the outside? How can you offer support to someone that doesn’t know how to ask for it? Often, when people you love are dealing with anxiety, […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Business Study Group column: The best place to networkNo small amount of importance has been placed on networking, especially for students who are uncomfortable in this endeavour. Vancouver Island is small compared to Vancouver, Ottawa, or any major city in the US. Camosun does a great job gathering employers looking to hire freshly minted graduates, but as a student I would argue that […] Continue Reading |
Politics and Other Nonsense: Bike-lane concernsBike lanes are a necessity for many students, especially those who can’t afford a car. Many other community members also need bike lanes to travel, as riding bikes to work or elsewhere saves a considerable amount of money on bus tickets, gas, and insurance. In addition to saving people money, bike lanes encourage greener forms […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Business Study Group column: How to create culture, part 2Previously, we talked about culture, its importance, and what it really means to a company. Do we hire from the outside or promote from within? The thought is if we can find someone who is a good fit, they’ll be successful and the business will carry on. In the book Built to Last by Jim […] Continue Reading |
Camosun MyWellness column: Five ways to branch out in 2020As we kick off the new year, it’s easy to get wrapped up in school, work, life… you name it. But staying connected with your community will end up flowing into other areas of your life—it’s all about balance. The MyWellness program wants students to stay happy, healthy, and balanced this year, so that’s why […] Continue Reading |
