New Music Revue: Creeping Death deliver extremely promising debutCreeping DeathWretched Illusion(Entertainment One)4.5/5 Texas-based death metal band Creeping Death just released their debut full-length album, Wretched Illusions, after four years of releasing demos, EPs, and singles. “Heavy,” “headbanging,” and “brutal” are words to describe this album and this band. The title track starts off the album on a really brutal tone. As the listener […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Camosun needs to release details of Stephen Bishop investigationWhat in the world does Camosun College mean when a college spokesperson is quoted in the July 10 issue of Nexus, talking about the recent incident with a Camosun instructor allegedly taking pictures of students in swimsuits, saying, “The investigation was completed, but, as it’s a personnel matter, we’re not disclosing any details”? Who is […] Continue Reading |
Male burlesque show explores politics, gender identity, and Canadian cultureIt’s been nine years since all-male, Toronto-based burlesque troupe BoylesqueTO formed, and in that time a lot has changed as far as gender identity and politics in Canada go, says performer James and the Giant Pasty. And, he says, these are exactly the topics the show doesn’t shy away from exploring. “We just wanted to […] Continue Reading |
Living beyond nature: How Camosun College is dealing with environmental issues in times of climate-change crisisLiving in Victoria is living in an urban fantasy. My commute to work or school is greeted with cautiously curious deer, or ominous crows, or the neighbourhood cats. Tamed flowers in people’s gardens burst into bloom in spring, and vibrant, fiery leaves drop from their branches in autumn. This sensory life cycle constantly changes around […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: August 28 to September 10, 2019Until Tuesday, September 11Attention foodies!I admit that our sweet, small city hasn’t got the best reputation as a place for fine food, but the situation is improving all the time, and what a way to find out: A Taste of Victoria: Food Tours is a two-hour tour that hits up various eateries around town. It […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Bananagun offer up something completely unique on 7″BananagunDo Yeah(Full Time Hobby)3.5/5 Bananagun, a five piece psych rock band out of Melbourne, Australia, are ready to share their music with the rest of the world. Do Yeah, the band’s first 7” single, is set for worldwide release on September 6. With hints of Donovan and Velvet Underground scattered throughout these three songs, Bananagun’s […] Continue Reading |
International students’ health-care fees to doubleThe provincial government announced on Thursday, August 1 that Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums will be eliminated on January 1, 2020. However, starting Sunday, September 1, 2019, all international students in BC will pay a monthly health-care coverage fee of $37.50 as well as their current monthly MSP premium of $37.50. When the MSP premiums […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society integrates UN goals into workIt’s easy to think that the world is doomed and that there’s nothing we can do about it. But Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) women’s director Shayan de Luna-Bueno says that it’s important that students understand that they can always make a difference. The CCSS is trying to make a difference right now by integrating […] Continue Reading |
Camosun president travels to Vietnam, speaks about college’s workAs chair of the British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE) board, Camosun president Sherri Bell travelled to Vietnam in July to deliver a keynote speech at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) conference. At her presentation, Bell shared how Camosun embeds student learning in local businesses and community. “I went through our […] Continue Reading |
Montreal’s LENOIRE collaborates, experiments, get harmoniousWith their upbeat, modern twist on the blues, Montreal’s LENOIRE go with the flow while performing. They are a band built on harmony. A genuine relationship is key in making music together and, for LENOIRE, always comes first in the process. “We don’t normally have a routine, we just hang out and chill together,” says […] Continue Reading |
