News Briefs: May 7, 2025 issueCCFA rally for transparency The Camosun College Faculty Association (CCFA) held a rally outside Camosun College during its Monday, April 14 board meeting at the Lansdowne campus. The CCFA is calling for more transparency in the college’s budgeting process; a new balanced budget of $171,955,297 was approved at the meeting. The college is dealing with […] Continue Reading |
On Hold skilled but bewildering performanceMusic and dance may be the oldest forms of human emotional expression. Strong rhythm and melody are powerful forces that make us want to move our bodies in sync, to feel the vibrations flow through us. The expression is raw and unfiltered. Broken Rhythm Dance Company’s On Hold was performed at the McPherson Playhouse on […] Continue Reading |
Pieces of Performance: Decathlon Queen running for gold in designThe multi-talented Decathlon Queen has made a name for herself in the past three years of drag. From Ottawa to Vancouver Island, this decathlon-runner-gone-drag-queen has something to prove. “Sports is the main reason I got into drag… My name is the track-and-field event I competed in up to a national level,” says Decathlon Queen. A […] Continue Reading |
British Columbia Federation of Students meets with premier David EbyThe BC Federation of Students (BCFS), who represent 14 public post-secondary institutions—including Camosun College—across the province, met with BC premier David Eby, minister of post-secondary education and future skills Anne Kang, and MLAs during its Spring Advocacy Week, from March 31 to April 2. The BCFS, who advocate for affordable post-secondary education, are lobbying for […] Continue Reading |
Editor’s Letter: Where are we headingIt’s been done before, this tension; it’s nothing new. It echoes from the 20th century a reverberation of continual strike. We listen but fail to comment. Or we do but not directly, for that requires too much of our sanity, and that is required to hold our centre. Or we do but not adequately, for […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper April 2, 2025 full issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
The Roxy theatre brings back on-screen cinemaThe Roxy theatre has long stood on Quadra Street a monument of the mid-20th century, its pale blue paint only marginally chipped and faded. After several years with an empty screen, and some years taken over by Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, the Roxy has reestablished its origins with new owners: Golin Cinemas. In May 2024, […] Continue Reading |
Students showcase work at Camosun Comic Arts FestivalCamosun Comics & Graphic Novels students will be showcasing their work at this year’s Camosun Comic Arts Festival (CCAF). Students who are part of the program will show the comics they’ve been working on throughout the year at the CCAF. The event takes place this year from 2 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, April […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: A pet-friendlier VictoriaVictoria is home to tens of thousands of pet owners. Yet, its pet-friendly policies remain limited. While cities such as Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto have advanced toward pet-friendly spaces, transit options, and housing opportunities, Victoria is still on the path toward improvement in these areas. With the right initiatives, Victoria has the potential to embrace […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Chargers end seasons with two PACWEST medalsThe Camosun Chargers’ teams were able to take home two medals this year from the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) championships. The men’s basketball team won bronze, and the women’s volleyball team won silver. The men’s volleyball team fell just short of a medal, while the women’s basketball team had a rather disappointing season. The […] Continue Reading |
