25 Years Ago in Nexus: September 21, 2022 issueProvincial government freezes tuition: 25 years ago, the NDP government decided to freeze post-secondary tuition in British Columbia, as a story in our September 15, 1997 issue detailed. The premier at the time, Glen Clark, said it was his top priority to put the issue of student debt on the federal agenda. Where’s this priority […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Festival of Authors brings writing community togetherDanielle Geller knows the importance of events like The Victoria Festival of Authors. The creative non-fiction writer first attended the Victoria Festival of Authors (VFA) in 2019; this year, Geller will present on VFA’s New Works panel, where the authors discuss their current works. She describes her first experience at VFA as important because she […] Continue Reading |
The Camosun College Student Society’s Slap and Tickle: Part two: TriumphsI have nothing but great things to say about the Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness building, as every group on campus—especially students—were consulted on the construction of this building, and it is, from the perspective of the CCSS, a smashing success. My co-worker Michel Turcotte and I were sought out for […] Continue Reading |
Reconciliation at Camosun College: The student perspectiveOver the past several years, Nexus has covered Camosun College’s reconciliation efforts in detail several times, usually by talking to those involved at the college. For this piece, however, we decided we’d go right to the students to get an honest opinion on what the college has done, and on what the college needs to […] Continue Reading |
Treasures From Byzantine Manuscripts showcases live ancient Greek musicWhile most Westerners are at least tangentially familiar with classical music, few are likely to have even heard of ancient Greek music, and this is precisely what Early Music Vancouver (EMV) hopes to rectify through the performance of Treasures from Byzantine Manuscripts, a component of the Pacific Baroque series. EMV artistic director Suzie LeBlanc says […] Continue Reading |
CCSS launches new Camosun Campus Life GuideAfter seeing a lack of student life on campus, Camosun College Student Society outreach and advocacy coordinator Michael Glover and clubs and events coordinator Tagg Kelt have created the Camosun Campus Life Guide. The Camosun Campus Life Guide is a guide for students to learn about upcoming events and activities they can participate in. A […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: Top Gun: Maverick improves on original in big wayTop Gun: Maverick (2022) 4.5/5 Top Gun: Maverick is easily one of the summer’s best blockbusters and also, undoubtedly, one of the best theatre experiences I’ve had in a long time. This film is the long-awaited sequel to 1986’s box-office smash Top Gun, a movie that, I have to admit, I really didn’t like. I […] Continue Reading |
Show Me the Money: Guaranteed investment certificates (GICs)Summer vacation is over, and I hope everyone is refreshed and looking forward to the fall semester. I was on a co-op work term over the summer and not only did I learn a lot, but I also managed to save a tidy sum to help with rent and expenses over the next semester and […] Continue Reading |
Coping with the pandemic—and life—with Game of ThronesI’ve spent the last year trying to discover what was hiding under all my fear. Since 2019, we’ve all been in the middle of a plague and were forced to adapt. But society has moved on and the world has been dealing with a great deal of sadness. COVID-19 was a just an undergarment to […] Continue Reading |
The Nexus fall movie preview guideWell, we made it past summer movie season, and now it’s time to talk about the fall blockbusters. While not as packed as last year, this fall movie season offers up plenty of action, suspense, and fun that’s sure to make movie-goers happy. Here’s a look at just a few of the flicks hitting the […] Continue Reading |
