Ability’s Muse: Social violence and (dis)abilityThere 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 […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Xbox, PlayStation battle for dominationThe 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 […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: 3D printers new revolution or next fad?Astonished, amazed, and optimistic: these are the first words that come to my mind when the world of technology comes up with new, pleasant surprises. This issue, we’ll look at the technology that some are calling the next big revolution after computers and the internet. So, friends, get ready, because the future, or at least […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: What did you say?Communication is the primary function of business. It affects all aspects of business processes. The most important element in communication that’s often overlooked is checking for understanding. In a typical conversation you listen to what the other person says, analyze what they’re saying, and then form a response. But because our brains can process words […] Continue Reading |
Gameplay: Gamers to fight battlesRemember all those fighting games that just begged to be played for endless hours in years past? I do; I remember playing Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat for many, MANY hours. But there was always that one fighting game that went further than those and never got old, no matter how much it was played. […] Continue Reading |
20 years ago in Nexus: November 13, 2013 issueThe ol’ reliable: A common theme when looking through old issues of newspapers is, well, common themes. For a student newspaper, lots of the same things remain relevant no matter how much time passes. For example, parking fees. In our November 15, 1993 issue, an opinion piece titled “Student parking: the shocking truth” decried having […] Continue Reading |
Queerly Forward: Solidarity work important for queer societyWithin queer society, there are marginalized communities whose stories and insights are often forgotten. Some of the further marginalized identities within the queer community are indigenous and gender-variant ones. Many lives are lost due to systemic oppressions that affect these communities; whether through violence or suicide, identities are systemically erased. It is important for queers […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: It’s all about self-careIt’s that time of the year when the clocks turn back and the nights are getting longer. It’s a season that, for some of us, causes a period of low energy and adjustment. It’s also just past the middle of the fall semester. In my years as a student, this is a time that I […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Lady Marmalade’s breakfast winsLady Marmalade offers a delicious all-day breakfast menu, filled with Mexican-inspired foods with a healthy twist. Organic tofu scrambles, spinach waffles, and avocados all over the place: Lady Marmalade definitely has one of the most intriguing breakfast menus I have ever seen. Located downtown on Johnson Street, Lady Marmalade is in a very unassuming little […] Continue Reading |
A Message from the Camosun College Student Society: On-campus prayer space to closeUpdate: Camosun College says the prayer spaces will not be closed down. Did you know that Camosun College has a prayer space available to both staff and students? There is a designated space for meditation and prayer in room 307 of the Richmond House on the Lansdowne campus, and at room 123 of the Centre […] Continue Reading |
