Evil Dead Burn third-degree disappointment

To most people below the age of 40, Sam Raimi’s most iconic film franchise is the first Spider-Man trilogy. However, Raimi gained a reputation two decades earlier for a different franchise: The Evil Dead. The film that put Raimi on the map was The Evil Dead (1981), involving supernatural demons that possess a group of […]

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New exhibit offers waves of positivity through Indigenous art

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV)’s new exhibition, As Waters Merge – swaying waves beckoning us closer, showcases various Indigenous artworks that portray the ocean and the life that emerges from its depths. The underlying philosophical themes of the exhibit revolve around togetherness, joy, and love. For exhibit guest curator Camille Georgeson-Usher, As Waters […]

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News Briefs: August 5, 2026 issue

Camosun Innovates expands Virtual Reality Witness Blanket Camosun Innovates is partnering with Indigenous artist Carey Newman and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to expand access to the Virtual Reality Witness Blanket. The project will create a multi-user virtual-reality environment where participants can experience the work together, encouraging dialogue and shared learning about residential school […]

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Spamalot musical hams up the Holy Grail

Among the comedic greats perched atop the pinnacle of British comedy is Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). The film employs classic dry British humour to tell the slapstick story of King Arthur and his inept Knights of the Round Table as they embark on a quest to find the Holy Grail, chucking holy […]

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Are you experienced? An inside look at Camosun’s co-ops and capstones

So, you’re thinking of doing a co-op, huh? Or maybe you have to, lest those pesky administrators keep your diploma all to themselves—and you deserve to have it, you worked hard for that! But, sadly, hard work doesn’t always translate to a six-figure salary and a nice benefits package. So, you and me, we’ve got […]

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A student’s guide to navigating CRD roadwork

With all the idyllic joys that late summer brings, it’s easy to forget the pitfalls, but as we draw closer to the madness of the fall semester, traffic has increasingly been on my mind. The Capital Regional District (CRD) doesn’t suffer the harsh winters that halt construction the way the rest of the country does, […]

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Camosun Innovates recognized for Totem 2.0 collaboration

Camosun Innovates has been recognized with a Land Award for its work on Totem 2.0, a project combining technology, sustainability, and Indigenous artistic traditions. The project was developed in collaboration with Indigenous artist Carey Newman, a Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish artist and University of Victoria impact chair for Indigenous art practice. Totem 2.0 explores how […]

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Camosun alum publishes poetry collection on grief, healing

For Camosun 2026 Business Administration grad Danielle Mier, grief is not simply an ending. It is a season—one that can be cold, dark, and still, but one that eventually gives way to something new. Mier’s first poetry collection, Disappear Into You, explores grief, love, familial bonds, and growth, with what she describes as a touch […]

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Car dependency is ruining our cities

After living in the Northwest Territories for a month, I can confidently say that I’m a happy driver of my Ford F-150. I work about an hour walk away, along a dirt road with not a sidewalk in sight. Quads and side-by-sides rip around on dirt roads left and right, and the neighbours’ off-leash dog […]

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