A Student’s Guide to Local Politics: The importance of having values in 2026It’s hard to not be discouraged these days when your social-media feed is plagued with horrific news updates, and any attempt to reach out and support causes you believe in feels like you’re not doing enough. This effect feels even worse when the issues hit close to home, just like the recent municipal elections hit […] Continue Reading |
Mindset Matters: Why comparison hurts us (part 1)“Comparison is the thief of joy.” We’ve probably all heard this quote at some point, regardless of whether or not we know to whom it’s attributed. We all understand this on a surface level: if you compare your achievements or failures to other people’s, you’ll likely feel disappointed if you don’t measure up, and that […] Continue Reading |
Echoes of the Ancestors: November 4, 2026 issueWhen I stepped into the role of Indigenous director at the Camosun College Student Society, I carried with me not only my own story, but the voices of my ancestors, my children, every Indigenous student who has ever walked onto this campus wondering if they truly belonged. This work is deeply personal, deeply relational, grounded […] Continue Reading |
Don’t fear the essayIn 1571, French writer Michel de Montaigne began writing a series of essays that would eventually serve as a literary self-portrait, perfectly encapsulating his character and personality. He often wrote about the physical and mental experiences of approaching one’s own death, believing his demise was surely impending. The first two volumes were published in 1580, […] Continue Reading |
Student society to bring Transgender Awareness Week to campusDuring the week of November 16 to 20, leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) will be holding Transgender Awareness Week. CCSS members will be setting up tables on campus to offer resources and information to students and passersby; they will be at Lansdowne campus in […] Continue Reading |
