Ability’s Muse: Overcoming a (dis)abilityThere is a demand that’s easy for any person living with a (dis)ability to internalize, and that is the demand to overcome. There’s an expectation for people with (dis)abilities to dig deep and surmount all the odds. To overcome the greatest of adversities and, above all, be inspiring is hammered into our heads through a […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: Finding a job that works for youThe stroke that chimed in the New Year signalled something daunting: the looming summer job hunt. But never fear; just follow these six simple steps before you go approaching any future employers. Do a general Google search Start with a general search term that includes your industry and the location you want to work in […] Continue Reading |
20 Years Ago in Nexus: January 8, 2014 issueTwo sides to every story: Last time around in this column, we talked about how a student had written in to the paper to complain about a flyer the Camosun College Women’s Centre had circulated displaying female genitalia. In our January 10, 1994 issue, the Women’s Centre wrote a letter in response, saying they feel […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Tech trends to blow minds in 2014It’s a new year, with new resolutions, and some new, and refreshing, technology news. The year 2013 was really big in technology sector; it had Google glasses, smart watches, and the evolution of 3D printers. But all of that is past now, so what’s next? What can we expect in 2014? Well, we can’t answer, […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: 2014 electronics are hereThe 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 […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: Don’t rue the resumeOne 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 […] Continue Reading |
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 […] Continue Reading |
20 Years Ago in Nexus: November 27, 2013 issueLong-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. […] Continue Reading |
Gameplay: New Nintendo titles battle console competitorsA 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 […] Continue Reading |
A Message from the Camosun College Student Society: Time to make transit workHave 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 […] Continue Reading |
