Polaris Music Prize winner Haviah Mighty finds her voiceGrowing up in an area of 1990s Toronto enveloped by racism, hip-hop artist Haviah Mighty lived a somewhat sheltered upbringing. As a Black woman, she often couldn’t walk down the street or play outside as a child at all; looking back, she says music was her solace. Mighty—who is touring in support of 2019’s 13th […] Continue Reading |
New novel explores legal system with heartEvery writer knows that the key to a good thriller is suspense. It’s what holds the reader’s attention and is always the first thing that manages to convince someone to actually read the novel in question. David Myles Robinson’s expert use of suspense in Tropical Doubts depicts to his audience a gripping tale of friendship, […] Continue Reading |
Finding a safe space in the trades: Three Camosun students tell their storyChoosing a career is a complicated decision for many people. It’s a struggle that often starts at the transition that follows high school but may last much longer, as there are rarely guarantees of straightforward professional pathways. Social circles of influence such as family and school play a key role in presenting possibilities, discussing programs […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Business Study Group column: The best place to networkNo small amount of importance has been placed on networking, especially for students who are uncomfortable in this endeavour. Vancouver Island is small compared to Vancouver, Ottawa, or any major city in the US. Camosun does a great job gathering employers looking to hire freshly minted graduates, but as a student I would argue that […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: February 19 to March 3, 2020Wednesday, February 19 Laugh like no one is watching There’s a new stand-up comedy night at The Mint, making Thursday the new most popular hangover day. This could just be so funny that you need that extra pair of pants. Tickets are $20 at the door or $10 in advance; see themintvictoria.com for more details. […] Continue Reading |
Politics and Other Nonsense: Bike-lane concernsBike lanes are a necessity for many students, especially those who can’t afford a car. Many other community members also need bike lanes to travel, as riding bikes to work or elsewhere saves a considerable amount of money on bus tickets, gas, and insurance. In addition to saving people money, bike lanes encourage greener forms […] Continue Reading |
New book offers cultural journey, falls flatI wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading Martha C. Franks’ Books Without Borders: Homer, Aeschylus, Galileo, Melville, and Madison Go to China. The book is Franks’ account of teaching the liberal arts to high-school students in Beijing from 2012 to 2014. Guided on a cultural journey of Western literature through discussions and dialogues, we learn […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Business Study Group column: How to create culture, part 2Previously, we talked about culture, its importance, and what it really means to a company. Do we hire from the outside or promote from within? The thought is if we can find someone who is a good fit, they’ll be successful and the business will carry on. In the book Built to Last by Jim […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Camosun’s Patricia Gaudreault loves to inspire studentsKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of profiles on the instructors at Camosun College. Every issue we ask a different instructor at Camosun the same 10 questions in an attempt to get to know them a little better. Do you have an instructor that you want to see interviewed in the paper? Maybe you […] Continue Reading |
Merlin Nyakam comes to Victoria from France for night of rhythmFebruary is African Heritage Month, which aims to preserve and promote African cultural heritage. Dancer and singer Merlin “The Enchanter” Nyakam is coming from France to help us do just that at the Issamba event on February 15. Nyakam was born in Cameroon, Africa. He admits that he is more comfortable speaking in French, saying […] Continue Reading |
