Open Space: What the COVID-19 pandemic taught meDear fellow Camosun students, employees, and instructors: First of all, I want to thank you all for your dedication to in-person learning this term. I know it must have had taken a lot of hard work to make the return to classes in September manageable, especially in today’s climate, and it really made me happy […] Continue Reading |
Speak Up: How safe did you feel during your first week back at classes at Camosun?We put Speak Up on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic when we weren’t printing issues, but now that we’re back at it, we’re offering this slightly different take on one of our longest-running columns: we’ve approached Camosun students online instead of in person to get their opinions. Follow us on social media to take part […] Continue Reading |
Government extends drug-toxicity campaign into fall to reach post-secondary studentsThe provincial government recently launched a campaign attempting to raise awareness about toxic drug supplies, and they’re hoping to get the attention of post-secondary students with it. The Toxic Drugs are Circulating campaign launched in August but has been extended specifically to reach post-secondary students this fall. According to minister of mental health and addictions […] Continue Reading |
New book deep dives into fascinating history of The Hollywood TenEver since I can remember I’ve always been fascinated about the history of Hollywood. From the Manson Family Tate/LaBianca murders to the conviction of The Hollywood Ten, to me, Hollywood history has always stood out as one of the most vivid kinds of history we have. Now, Bernard F. Dick has given us another fine […] Continue Reading |
Leaving the Cave: Setting new rootsSo, we’ve done it—we’ve ploughed our way through the nightmare that has inflicted our lives during two treacherous years. Now with the first week of classes looming around the corner, what kind of feelings are students having about it all? There must be a mixture of everything—anger, distrust, fear, certainly hope. I’ve written many times […] Continue Reading |
Speak Up: How safe do you feel returning to campus?We put Speak Up on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic when we weren’t printing issues, but now that we’re back at it, we’re offering this slightly different take on one of our longest-running columns: we’ve approached Camosun students online instead of in person to get their opinions. Follow us on social media to take part […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: September 7, 2021 issueLearning from home for 25 years: The story “School on the air” in our September 3, 1996 issue threw me for a loop when I started reading it: “The idea of taking classes from the comfort of your own home has taken shape at Camosun College.” Given the events of the past year and a […] Continue Reading |
Hecklers aims to bring laughs back to VictoriaIt’s been nearly two years, but if everything goes according to plan live comedy is set to return to Hecklers in the very near future. The Canadian comedy institution has remained open through the pandemic but co-owner Aaron McGeough says that they hope to return to full capacity and welcome performers back to the stage […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Cinema Cinema deliver wonderful fever-dream of an albumCinema Cinema CCXMDII (Nefarious Industries) 4/5 On their sixth full-length release, Brooklyn’s wild art-jazz punks Cinema Cinema have delved even deeper into a vast ocean of sonic experimentation and ambient washes of modulation and echo, surfacing triumphantly with razor-sharp tight grooves. Cousins Ev Gold (vocals/guitar) and Paul Claro (drums) are once again joined by the […] Continue Reading |
Camosun MyWellness Column: Five tips for affordable, healthy cookingEvery college student knows the struggle of trying to juggle time, money, and energy. Cooking healthy meals in the midst of it all can be a challenge. So, the MyWellness program wants to bring you easy, affordable tips that you can incorporate into your time in the kitchen this week. 1. Cook soups, chilis, and […] Continue Reading |
