First Things First: How to feel like a human beingKnow what’s cool about college? No one tells you what to do. You have all that free time between classes to do whatever you want (and to work on your assignments). Some days you might have only one class, or none! Think of all that time (to do assignments) you can personalize! How will you […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: We have to stop driving cars, before it’s too lateA First Nations perspective on sustainability suggests looking ahead seven generations. But we might not have time for that: maybe we could just look ahead a few years. On this planet of finite resources it has become suddenly urgent to consider our current unsustainable path. The most recent report of the International Intergovernmental Panel on […] Continue Reading |
Chali 2na turns passion for graffiti into music careerHe meant to be a painter, but LA-based MC Chali 2na just couldn’t help it. From the hip hop group Jurassic 5 to the Grammy-winning band Ozomatli, 2na (pronounced “tuna,” real name Charles Stewart) is now preparing to tour his latest solo EP, Instrumentality, the fifth and final instalment of his Against the Current EP […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 6, 2019 issueShack attack: If you’ve ever wondered exactly what’s on the trails north of Lansdowne campus, a story from our February 7, 1994 issue might interest you. The piece “All good things must come to an end” showed a photo of a shack with a “keep out” construction sign on it, saying, “A crudely constructed plywood […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Jane’s Party amaze with Casual IslandJane’s PartyCasual Island(Independent)4.5/5 The simple lyrics and amazing instrumental prowess found on Casual Island, the fourth album from Toronto-based pop-rock quartet Jane’s Party, make it the best thing since The Beach Boys and their 1966 album Pet Sounds. Casual Island takes us on an audio trip, starting with a slow, melodic beat on “Wait for […] Continue Reading |
The Chopping Block Chronicles: Outrageous food waste in Canada brought to lightA recent study conducted by the Walmart Foundation shed some light on just how much food Canadians are wasting; the numbers are nothing short of appalling. It has been stated that 58 percent of food produced in Canada from start to finish is being discarded annually. To put this in better perspective, it equates to […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College student fights for diversity with guerrilla art on campusA Camosun College student is taking matters into their own hands and placing guerrilla art around campus without getting college approval. The student is making the art to raise awareness about diversity issues. Their biggest installation so far has been a large picture of Mt. Everest stuck to a staircase in the Wilna Thomas building […] Continue Reading |
Communication Error: FocusI close my eyes for the same reason that you open yours: to see. To see a place that cannot be seen, to hear a language that cannot be heard, and to feel a sensation that cannot be felt. All too often we see the world through promises or, rather, broken promises. These promises fill […] Continue Reading |
Dan Mangan looks at art through a different lens“I don’t want to say I don’t give a shit anymore, but I give less shit.” This is Juno-winning Canadian singer/songwriter Dan Mangan, who, when we chat, is about to launch a Canada-wide tour in support of his latest album, More or Less. Although I am the sixth of seven back-to-back interviews for him, I […] Continue Reading |
Fred Penner never loses focus on the importance of a good showAt 72 years old, beloved Canadian children’s performer Fred Penner has been delighting multiple generations of fans for over 40 years. It’s a feat that Penner himself admits he has no idea how he’s managed to pull off. “All I can relate that to is my commitment to what I’ve been doing,” says Penner. “I […] Continue Reading |
