20 Years Ago in Nexus: January 22, 2014 issueContinual ceilings: The cover story in our February 7, 1994 issue was about gender roles in jobs. On our cover we said that society is breaking down gender barriers, pointing to dental hygienists, which was historically male dominated but at the time was becoming more female dominated. 20 years later, what do you think? Are […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Separation AnxietyEveryone who stayed awake in Social Studies knows that some people want Quebec to separate from Canada. People who paid attention know they already tried: twice. Separatists say Quebec has been given the short end of the stick more than once. From the Patriation of the Constitution to the failure of the Meech Lake and […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Scandal and political change in storeNot every Canadian finds politics riveting. The past year, however, rocked many a political world with its scandals, shake-ups, and election upsets. And, yet, for all the excitement of 2013, this year promises even more. Let’s recap 2013: right here at home, the BC Liberals shocked everyone with a sweeping election win, to the chagrin […] Continue Reading |
Noms: Easy-peasy fruit cobblerFruit cobbler is the delicious little brother of the much beloved pie dessert. The creation of a pie is somewhat more involved, with more that can go wrong, and it’s substantially more time-consuming. Cobbler, on the other hand, is quick and easy and still tastes delicious. So let’s get to it! First things first, you […] Continue Reading |
Queerly Forward: Ring in the new year on your own termsThe holiday season has come to a close and the year 2014 has now begun. For many, this time of year means being with family, celebrating old traditions, sharing good food, and exchanging gifts with your loved ones. Sadly, not all folks who have come out as LGBTQ are welcome or feel comfortable heading home […] Continue Reading |
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 |
