Not the Last Word: On self-actualizationSelf-actualization is a hot topic these days. Everywhere I look I see phrases like “Love yourself!” or “Only you matter!” or, the one that particularly sets my teeth on edge, “Dance like nobody’s watching!” I can’t walk down the street without passing 10 gyms offering some new yoga routine that will change my life. It’s […] Continue Reading |
Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Happy backs and hipsAs the first month of school gets on, you’re liking spending a lot more time sitting again, which is not ideal for the lower back or hips. A quick way to alleviate hip tightness is to shift off to one side of your chair so one buttock and one thigh are still on your chair. […] Continue Reading |
Things That Happen: February 7, 2024 issue |
Six websites to explore for internship opportunitiesFinding internships online can be challenging for many students, especially when you don’t know where to begin. Here are six websites you might want to check out to discover valuable internship opportunities and improve your hands-on experience and skills. riipen.com Riipen is a platform that connects students to real-world projects and learning opportunities. It also […] Continue Reading |
Takwak Comics: February 7, 2024 issue |
“Our time is coming; we can feel it.”: Camosun Chargers ready to finish seasons on a high noteThe Camosun Chargers teams all had different starts to their seasons, but they have one goal in common: to finish the season strong and make noise in the playoffs. The Chargers volleyball teams have had very similar seasons as of the time of writing this story in late January. They both started their season with […] Continue Reading |
The Drowsy Chaperone searches for light in dark timesToronto-based director and choreographer Dayna Tekatch’s adaptation of the play The Drowsy Chaperone is hitting the Canadian College of Performing Arts’ stage this month. And according to Tekatch, the original play had a very interesting journey in getting produced. “This play began as a wedding gift from a group of friends who were broke in […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: February 7, 2024 issue |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Shaping your circle of friendsWhile doing some research for this column, I stumbled upon a mind-boggling statistic: 80 percent of people will have failed or completely abandoned their New Year’s resolutions by February 1. My hope is that those of you who read my column several weeks ago on New Year’s resolutions fall into the minority of people who […] Continue Reading |
Student bus pass gets new look this year with Umo card and appCamosun College Student Society sponsored content The U-Pass—a bus pass for students—is one of the most-used services provided jointly by the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) and Camosun College, and it’s gone through some pretty big changes recently. You’ve probably heard of the Umo app or card by now; this is how students now use […] Continue Reading |
