25 Years Ago in Nexus: January 9, 2023 issueNow that’s inflation: In our January 12, 1998 issue, we reported that students were threatening to protest Camosun’s high parking fees. At the time, students were forced to pay $2 a day for parking at the campus. I wish: $2 in 1998 equates to around $3.36 today, and parking all day costs $6.50 now. Wonder […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Camosun has a long way to go before being truly gender inclusiveCamosun often boasts that it is progressive as far as inclusion and diversity goes. Camosun’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy states that “Inclusion is the process through which we build a community where the diversity of human experiences, perspectives, and identities is recognized and respected. Inclusion fosters belonging. It affords everyone the right to participate […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Visual Arts alumnus hits comic book big leaguesWhen Dan Schoening was sitting in Camosun’s classrooms as a student, he probably couldn’t have imagined that his art would end up in some of the most popular comics in the world. But that’s exactly what’s happened, as his work has appeared in, among many others, Sonic the Hedgehog, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Godzilla, Batman, […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: January 9, 2023 issue |
A look back at 2022: Nexus writers on the best and worst of the yearJordyn Haukaas, student editor 1. I watched my niece turn one this year. She’s a fiery redhead who’s simultaneously the most stubborn and most sweet baby I have ever met. I love you, Savannah. Thank you for turning me into the cool aunt I was always destined to be. 2. I’m the new student editor […] Continue Reading |
New karate club gives students chance to learn martial artThe Camosun Karate Club is a new opportunity for students to learn about the martial art and to practice with some familiar faces. Camosun College president Lane Trotter, Social Sciences chair and Sociology instructor Peter Ove, and Information Technology Services supervisor Tyler Lane are all instructors in the club. Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) clubs […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: January 9, 2023 issueFallen Garry oak tree to be used in Fine Furniture projects A large Garry oak tree that crashed into the library at Lansdowne after a windstorm early November is presenting a rare opportunity for Camosun’s Fine Furniture students. The students were able to process the fallen tree and will use it for upcoming projects. See […] Continue Reading |
Abnormal Menagerie: January 9, 2023 issue |
Camosun College Student Society talks 2023 plansNew tuition deadlines suddenly introduced by the college earlier this year and skyrocketing living prices in Victoria are two issues that targeted Camosun students during 2022. To combat these issues, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) has negotiated with the college on their new tuition deadlines and campaigned alongside the British Columbia Federation of Students […] Continue Reading |
You Should Frown More: January 9, 2023 issue |
