City of Victoria encourages local music scene with official strategy

In November of 2021 the City of Victoria approved the Victoria Music Strategy to help foster the local music scene and hopefully give the city the push it needs to become a world-class music destination. City of Victoria artist in residence Kathryn Calder—who also plays in Vancouver indie rock group The New Pornographers—says that when […]

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Camosun receives $590,000 to help students who wish to study abroad

Camosun College recently received a $500,000 grant from Colleges and Institutes Canada through the Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) program, which will allow students to experience other cultures through a study-abroad program. In addition to the GSO Grant, Camosun has received a further $90,000 through the One World Scholarship from the Irving K. Barber British Columbia […]

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Twelve tips for tight student budgets

It’s that time of year when we all have to pay our tuition and wonder where all the money that we saved up so hard for has gone. It really can be a struggle being a student, so here are 12 money-saving tips you maybe don’t know about that can help you get through your […]

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Camosun student awarded BC Lieutenant Governor’s Medal

Camosun College student Katie Manomie has been awarded the BC Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy, and Reconciliation. The program was created in 1979 to recognize students who excel in their schoolwork and contribute to their institution or community. Manomie, an Indigenous student who is in her second year of the Indigenous Family Support program, […]

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25 Years Ago in Nexus: January 10, 2022 issue

Weird weather: The January 6, 1997 issue of Nexus was delayed release by a week because of what is referred to as the infamous “Blizzard of ’96.” After 64 centimeters of snow in one day, and a total of 124 centimeters over eight days in December 1996, Camosun spent 250 worker hours and $20,000 between […]

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The Nexus 2022 movie preview guide

2021 was a great year for movies; see my list of the best ones over on page 11 of this very issue. Will 2022 top it? Time will tell, but one thing is for certain: some great movies are in store over the next 12 months. From the definitive origin story of a certain buzzing […]

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Nic’s Flicks: The best movies of 2021

2021 was one hell of a year for movies. We had some great blockbuster movies like No Time to Die, starring Daniel Craig, and Marvel gems Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Black Widow. We were also treated to some great little independent movies like Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog […]

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Let’s Talk 2.0: Bisexual erasure

Bisexuality, like most terms in the LGBTQ+ community, is an umbrella term that covers a broad spectrum; in its most basic definition, bisexuality is considered to be romantic or sexual attraction toward both men and women. There are tons of amazing bi people out there, but, unfortunately, our society is disregarding at best and biphobic […]

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Open Space: Why a strong community college needs a strong community theatre

Let’s talk about theatre, dear reader. There are few things more stimulating and exciting than live theatre expressing an artistic culture. It creates a synergistic relationship between the actors and audience, and the exploration of drama, horror, and comedy in a live setting can move viewers to laughter and tears.  Sadly, Camosun is lacking both […]

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