Potted Potter tells a whole lot of Harry in a short amount of timeThe premise for Potted Potter is a little daunting: two actors performing all seven Harry Potter books… in 70 minutes. But co-creator, writer, and actor Dan Clarkson chooses to focus on the positive. “We get to be wizards for 70 minutes a day,” Clarkson says. “So it’s, you know, fun.” Potted Potter has run for […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: The importance of buying localWhen is the last time you took out $100 and burned it? My guess is you’ve done it hundreds—if not thousands—of times. Have you ever purchased from Walmart? Do your clothes come from Forever 21, H&M, Joe Fresh? If the answer is “yes” to any one of these (and these are just the tip of […] Continue Reading |
Visiting artist lecturer Risa Horowitz challenges concepts of artistic inspirationRisa Horowitz wears many hats when it comes to her career. In addition to working at the University of Regina as an associate professor in the Visual Arts department, Horowitz is a conceptual artist who embraces many different mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, video, and performance. She’s also coming to Camosun as a visiting artist […] Continue Reading |
Let’s Talk?: #consentRecently I saw a post on Facebook about how asking for consent ruins the moment. And I mean, yeah, if your partner pulls away when things are getting hot and heavy and stone-faced asks, “Do you consent to engaging in coitus with me at the present moment?” it might… although I reserve the right to […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Festival of Authors brings diverse approach to literary festWriting and reading fiction is a great way to learn empathy. That, at least, is Victoria author Laura Trunkey’s opinion. Trunkey is also the artistic co-director of the Victoria Festival of Authors, which will feature talks from writers of literary fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and even thrillers, says Trunkey. No matter the form, Trunkey says […] Continue Reading |
Ministry launches provincial sexual violence and misconduct prevention information campaignThe Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has launched a new sexual violence and misconduct information campaign. And there’s a reason the campaign is launching in September: according to the ministry, roughly two-thirds of on-campus sexual violence and misconduct happen in the first eight weeks of school. Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: September 26, 2018Sharp cuts: We talked in the last 25 Years Ago in Nexus about Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) chairperson John-Henry Harter writing a letter to the editor attacking Beaver Foods, which ran the Lansdowne cafeteria at the time, for using disposable cutlery. Two people wrote letters in our October 4, 1993 issue attacking Harter’s letter, […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: September 26, 2018Office 365 available free to Camosun students Camosun is now offering students with a valid student ID a subscription to Office 365 for free. Office 365 is a Microsoft program that allows users access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and 1 TB of OneDrive storage. A year-long subscription to the program typically costs between $79 […] Continue Reading |
House of Columns: The importance of studying abroadWe often say multiculturalism is a pillar of Canadian society. That’s because it truly is. Canada does not have much of a national identity, but our tolerance and openness toward others from all around the globe is a part of it. There is no better place to see this in action than on campus. Colleges […] Continue Reading |
Frankenstein explores toxic masculinity and fear of death“The monster asks, ‘Are you a good man?’ and Victor says, ‘What do you mean?’ and the monster says, ‘Are you a good man? It’s a simple question,’ and Victor says, ‘I don’t know?’” Director Ian Case explains that this scene reflects the very essence of the much-loved classic Frankenstein, which he and his team […] Continue Reading |
