Lydia’s Film Critique: My Blue VelvetThere is a distinct before and after when one watches just about any film by director David Lynch. Before, of course, comes in a variety of forms and experiences. But, after is often the same result: the rebirth of a once-rotten core and a palpable sensitivity to the unknown. After Eraserhead, I felt it. And […] Continue Reading |
This year will be the year of the canTo survive off of canned food is to billow in a sweltering breeze. The body bloated and subdued, still happy-go-lucky. Tins of beans and soups and peaches stew in their own thick fluids on grocery-store shelves and then on the buyer’s for several years with no consequence, not one spoil. Various items for consumption at […] Continue Reading |
Pieces of Performance: The self-discovery of Serra Moanie and Lincoln SparksPerforming for decades and landing in the Victoria scene in 2023, Serra Moanie is no stranger to burlesque and performance arts. “I have been a lifelong theatre brat starting at age five,” says Moanie, “all through high school and even pursued it post-secondary for a while.” While many local legends have curated their own ways […] Continue Reading |
Meanwhile…: February 5, 2025 issue |
Open Space: Everyone loses with book-buyback policiesLike many post-secondary institutions, Camosun College currently has a service in place wherein students can sell used textbooks back to the college bookstore at roughly 50 percent of retail price at the end of the semester. Up until recently, I and all of my two friends had never heard of this. This is a great […] Continue Reading |
Dropping the Needle: Robbie Williams who?For a long time, UK music fans have scratched their heads wondering why Robbie Williams has not become a household name in North America. Now, with the release of the movie Better Man, which depicts the rise and fall of the British singer, the question rises again. To put his career into perspective we need […] Continue Reading |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: A word on intentionalityA few weeks ago, I was scrolling on YouTube trying to find a video about New Year’s resolutions or goals that wasn’t corny or cliché. I stumbled across a video by the author Ryan Holiday, where he talks about picking one word to be your motto for the year, something to shape the way you […] Continue Reading |
Dr. Mythic: February 5, 2025 issue |
Nexus newspaper February 5, 2025 issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
Parking challenges worsening at InterurbanWith the winter semester well underway, the parking frustrations at the Interurban campus have reached a breaking point with students and staff alike. The lack of parking spots during the busiest time of the semester has sparked complaints and frustration over Camosun’s absence of solutions despite years of concern over the issue. The parking problem […] Continue Reading |
