25 Years Ago in Nexus: October 10, 2018 issueThat went on for way too long: In our October 18, 1993 issue, the story “Permaware to be reinstated” talked about how Beaver Foods, who ran the Lansdowne cafeteria at the time, were making the decision to bring non-disposable cutlery, plates, cups, and bowls back to the cafeteria. Beaver Foods had used these before, but […] Continue Reading |
Tech Talk: Five note-taking apps for college studentsWhile a pen and paper always work great in a school environment, sometimes you want to digitize your notes and memos. Let’s take a look at some good options for electronic note-taking. Google Keep (for Android, iOS, and web, free) Google Keep aims to do one thing and to do that one thing better than […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Schools should be failing studentsSchools should fail students earlier than high school. School is a place where people are supposed to learn how to do things and succeed. But I’ve found that the school system itself is a bit of a wreck. Not many people are prepared for life after school. I’ve known people who only just made it […] Continue Reading |
Cannabis confusion: What does the legalization of marijuana mean for Camosun College?Last June, Justin Trudeau announced the official date for recreational marijuana legalization in Canada, as he promised in his election platform. Fast forward a few months, and government officials are still scrambling to make sense of it all and to find the answers before the legalization date of October 17. What does it all mean […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: October 10, 2018 issue |
New Music Revue: Slash delivers most cohesive album with The Conspirators yetSlash Living the Dream (Snakepit/Roadrunner records) 4/5 Slash does not need to rely on a reunion with Guns n’ Roses to be one of the best guitarists to ever live; he’s doing just fine on his own. In his third collaboration with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, he proves once again that his rock songs […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: September 26, 2018 issue |
Unpacking the Bags: Finding an apartment in VictoriaMoving to a completely different country has many challenges, including—especially in Victoria—finding a place to live. As international students, the best option is to seek a room or an apartment to share the costs. Remember that it’s important to choose your roommates well and ensure that you are able to share the expenses of the […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Keith Yacucha on going with the flow and students’ aversion to statsKnow 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 who you want to see interviewed in the paper? Maybe you […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: September 26 to October 9, 2018Wednesday, September 26 To the sharks Australian singer/songwriter Amy Shark is bringing her sounds to Capital Ballroom on September 26. Tickets are $22.50 and more info on this, and other shows, can be found at atomiqueproductions.com. Wednesday, September 26 to Saturday, October 13 Catch the spirit The comedy Blithe Spirit is on at Langham Court […] Continue Reading |
