Age of Geeks: 2014 electronics are here

The first month of 2014 is almost over and we’ve already experienced the year’s biggest showcase of consumer electronics. Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 had a lot to offer and left everyone with much to anticipate. Most of the products showcased in 2013 are now in the market and growing fast, and more than a […]

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Mind Your Business: Don’t rue the resume

One of the most stressful and complicated processes when applying for a new job is preparing that dreaded resume. Sometimes the only hurdle that stands between you and a coveted position is a resume that fails to impress. Here are a few tips that will make this process a little easier. It’s okay for a […]

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Queerly Forward: Ever been fisted?

Well, I hope that headline got your attention. Oftentimes it can be difficult to talk about sexual fetishes and practices that escape the norm. You might get a lot of awkward stares and gasps, if all of a sudden, you start talking about the arm that went up your ass the other night, or the […]

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20 Years Ago in Nexus: November 27, 2013 issue

Long-term forecast = not good: The cover story for our November 29, 1993 issue was a surprisingly grim look at job prospects for students, rising tuition fees, and budget woes for Camosun. “The ’80s will never be recreated, and for some of us, these will be the good old days,” is how the story ends. […]

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Gameplay: New Nintendo titles battle console competitors

A lot of big things happened this month for us gamers. For months we anticipated the release of both Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One, and now they’re finally both here. How many gamers are enthused to go out and buy the new consoles? Honestly, I can say I’m not. At the moment I’m […]

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A Message from the Camosun College Student Society: Time to make transit work

Have you ever been passed up by a bus that’s too full? Being passed up by BC Transit buses is a regular occurrence for many students who travel along the major routes servicing both Camosun campuses and the UVic campus. Having a bus go by them has many negative impacts on students’ lives, including forcing […]

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In Search of Lost Time: Gendered violence is learned behaviour

On December 6, the Camosun College Women’s Collective will be hosting a poetry slam and spoken word event to raise awareness around gendered violence. The focus of the evening will be the stories, experiences, and performances of those who have suffered from gender violence or have lost loved ones due to systemic brutality aimed particularly […]

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Noms!: Akemi offers seriously good sushi

Akemi Sushi serves a plethora of great authentic Japanese foods, including dozens of sushi, sashimi, and more. Located in what is now called the Goldstream Village, next to the Station House, it has an open design and plenty of space for big and small groups. I have been to Akemi numerous times, and it’s always […]

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Ability’s Muse: Social violence and (dis)ability

There are many forms of social violence, and those with visible (dis)abilities, and to some extent invisible (dis)abilities, are at the brunt of this violence on a regular basis. The type of social violence directed towards those with (dis)abilities often comes in the form of psychological harm as a result of insults, the questioning of […]

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Age of Geeks: Xbox, PlayStation battle for domination

The last two weeks have been very eventful in the gaming world. Next-gen consoles from both the giants, Sony and Microsoft, are here. So this issue’s column is dedicated to comparing these two consoles to see who wins in this battle of domination in the gaming market. Xbox One The new feature in Xbox One […]

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