A disruptive decade (and a bit): 12 years of Camosun’s Women in Trades TrainingCOVID got in the way of everything, even celebrating a gradual decline of gender barriers: for example, it was two years late because of the virus, but Camosun’s Women in Trade Training (WITT) celebrated its 10-year anniversary this September. Since its inception in 2010, WITT has aimed to promote and facilitate gender diversity within trades. […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Punkers Sloth Fist get fierce and melodic on new EPSloth Fist Bombs Away (Mindpower Records) 4.5/5 Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Sloth Fist are a five-piece punk/rock ‘n’ roll band that offers up an eclectic mix of songs that are both fierce and melodic on seven-song EP Bombs Away. The lyrical themes on some of these songs are a bit off the punk-rock beaten path: […] Continue Reading |
Show Me the Money: Reducing food wastage saves you moneyThis school year, I have two new roommates in my three-bedroom basement suite, and I’ve observed that the compost bin in our kitchen fills up much faster than with my previous roommates. Besides the regular food scraps, I also notice partially used ingredients, such as onions and bell peppers, and lots of bread being thrown […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: The Woman King stunning epicThe Woman King (2022) 3.5/4 It’s my favourite time of year: the start of the awards season. The first contender up is the new historical epic The Woman King. It comes as no surprise that Viola Davis is really good here. I mean, she’s such a good actor that she could make a movie that’s […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: October 19, 2022 issueLack of educational funding for Indigenous students: A story by Gail Reardigan in our October 14, 1997 issue highlighted the lack of support for Indigenous students at college. For example, Indigenous students had to rely on their band council’s post-secondary funds and hope that the school picked them to attend college. It’s positive seeing how […] Continue Reading |
David Wilder: Private Eye: October 19, 2022 issue |
One-man adaptation of Frankenstein explores what makes a monsterJason Stevens is welcoming this year’s Halloween season by haunting the Craigdarroch Castle in a one-man production of Frankenstein. This will be Stevens’ third year producing and portraying 10 different characters from Mary Shelley’s classic novel. Stevens says that although it’s a popular story, on-screen portrayals have slightly clouded the audience’s understanding of the play. […] Continue Reading |
You Should Frown More: October 19, 2022 issue |
Exploring the dark side of LansdowneHalloween is just around the corner, and I’m getting excited. Although I’m not usually one for holidays, Halloween brings on a childlike wonder for me with its possibility of seeing something unknown or supernatural. And according to the Nexus archives, there is a history of paranormal action right here at Camosun. Of course, while reading […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: October 19, 2022 issue |
