Camosun Visual Arts alumnus hits comic book big leagues

When 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, […]

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A look back at 2022: Nexus writers on the best and worst of the year

Jordyn 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 […]

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New karate club gives students chance to learn martial art

The 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 […]

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News Briefs: January 9, 2023 issue

Fallen 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 […]

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Camosun College Student Society talks 2023 plans

New 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 […]

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Walking the Balance Beam: Juggling academics and life

How do we find balance? There are so many expectations in life: having the career (or the job), the perfect place to live, the right (or left) political ideals, and navigating how we live in society.  As students it can be overwhelming, to say the least. Many (myself not included) are young, but I’ve been […]

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Canadian College of Performing Arts brings cabaret series back

The Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) is reviving its in-person Piano Bar Showtune Cabaret series in January and February. CCPA managing artistic director Caleb Marshall says that the series serves as a perfect learning opportunity for his students. “We are trying to train our students in singing, and acting, and dance, and to be […]

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