News Briefs: October 1, 2025 issue

Therapy dogs return Canine therapy is returning to the Camosun College libraries. Dogs from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society will be at the libraries on both campuses on select days during the fall and winter semesters to offer relief from stress. The dogs will be at the Lansdowne library from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm […]

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Food for Thought: The inspiration of Anthony Bourdain

As someone who has had the privilege to travel around the world, experiencing culture, people, and food, I often ponder the significance of the latter two. All three are connected, however, food and people are what I believe lead us to more colourful cultures across the globe. One person who has influenced my opinions the […]

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New Music Revue: Bec Lauder and the Noise show promise with edgy debut

Bec Lauder and The Noise The Vessel (Killphonic) 3.5/5 Bec Lauder and The Noise is a three-piece rock-grrl group who started their music journey in East Village, Manhattan, and convey their city upbringings in their music. The band—consisting of Lauder, Soph Shreds and Maggie Bishop—released an EP, Before Everything Changes, in 2023 and have now […]

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New Music Revue: The Cords deliver joyful summer indie pop on debut

The Cords The Cords (Slumberland/Sleep Wax) 4.5/5 The Cords is a band made up of sisters Eva and Grace Tedeschi from Scotland. The two had an interest for indie music from the ’80s and ’90s as kids, which eventually led to the formation of The Cords, with Eva as the guitarist and vocalist and Grace […]

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The worst cocktail you’ll ever taste: My life with ADHD and anxiety

What’s your favourite drink to have at the bar? Maybe you and your colleagues like a nice cold mug of lager or a stout after a hard day’s work in the summer sun. Maybe you prefer to unwind with a nice glass of wine and relax by yourself in a quiet section of the venue. […]

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Enjoying fall comfort foods on a budget

It’s a Wednesday evening and you’re heading back home from a busy day at college. The wind chills the environment and you deeply crave something familiar and warming, something homemade with easy ingredients. That’s when the idea comes to mind: comfort food. The moment when food connects with the soul, and the dish leaves your […]

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