Handmade secrets to save money on your wardrobe this fall

It was an early fall day when I saw the faded ’90s jean shorts. Set on a mannequin, they were paired with a white, short-sleeved sweater, giving the whole look a light, cozy feel. Considering the fact that the store was second-hand, I went in, convinced I had just found my next bargain. I was […]

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The Salty Scent of Home offers hopeful twist on newcomer stories

Yasmine Kandil learned a lesson while teaching at Brock University in Ontario: newcomers to Canada don’t necessarily want to see their stories as narratives of struggle. While her students worked with a community group for a class assignment, some of the recent immigrants “were sad when they saw some of the scenes that the students […]

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25 Years Ago in Nexus: October 1, 2025 issue

Fossil in the making: If you found a time capsule of the year 2000, what ever would you expect to find? A Tamogatchi, frosted lip gloss, or a burned compilation CD of The White Stripes? In our October 2, 2000 issue, we covered the assembly of Camosun’s turn-of-the-century time capsule, which hoped to fossilize the […]

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Pieces of Performance: TransFest turns bitter

TransFest was set to take place in August. But what was meant to become a yearly celebration of trans lives quickly became unsafe, with some individuals’ behaviour choosing profit over people.  As a person who had plans to help TransFest take flight with CCSS Pride in tow, I have insight that should be shared as […]

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Open for all: a look at upcoming fall open-mic events

I enjoy writing poems, but I’ve always been anxious about sharing my work with others. When my best friend took me to my first open mic back in March last year, I was eager to go check it out but told them I would not be performing. That was not the case in the end, […]

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Victoria Tea Festival steeped in culture and wonderment

Returning for its 10th anniversary, the Victoria Tea Festival, presented by the International Tea Appreciation Society, is the place to be if you drink tea, but also if you’re interested in the history of tea within different cultures. In addition to the farmer’s-market-style affair, where you bring your own cup and taste dozens of teas […]

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Open Space: Camosun College bathrooms lack inclusivity

If you’re a gender-diverse or disabled student at Camosun, good luck finding an appropriate bathroom. Our so-called “accessible bathrooms” are proof that accessibility for some is not necessarily accessibility for all. Bathrooms should be boring, but on the Lansdowne campus, they feel like a nightmare. Let’s start with accessibility. Most of our “accessible” bathrooms are […]

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