Camosun alumnus rethinks Jesus Christ SuperstarLocal director Peter Gatt has taken on the challenge of directing a play with heavy religious themes in his own church—the church he grew up in. “Because I was raised in the church where we’re performing it, I have a very good understanding of how a traditional church pushes their storytelling and how they like […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 21, 2018 issueThe long road to legalization: In “The plant with many uses,” our editorial in our February 22, 1993 issue, writer Jonathan Beckwith rallied for the legalization of marijuana. Things move slowly in politics, but I’m sure Beckwith would be pleased with recent developments on that front. Beckwith, who used the term “ganga” in the story, […] Continue Reading |
Cadence Weapon looks back while moving forward with new albumCadence Weapon Cadence Weapon (eOne Music) 4/5 Edmonton rapper Cadence Weapon—also known as Roland Pemberton—has returned with his fourth album. It’s his first in six years, but Cadence Weapon hasn’t lost touch with his roots or his ability to weave quality rhymes over unique beats. Over 11 tracks, Cadence Weapon makes use of observation and […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: February 7, 2018 issue |
Camosun to offer consent-education workshops in February and MarchCamosun College is holding consent-education workshops this semester as part of its sexual violence and support education initiative. Camosun student support manager Jenny Holder says the workshops—which are open to Camosun students and employees—consist of information regarding how sexual-violence survivors can get support. “The intent is to educate the student body on the importance of […] Continue Reading |
Vancouver indie electronic band Humans play to connectLife flies by in the fast lane for Vancouver musician Peter Ricq. When not performing with Robbie Slade as indie electronic duo Humans, he keeps active creating animated media (his past work included the television show League of Super Evil). Things are busy, he says, and it seems to be true: Humans recently finished up […] Continue Reading |
A prescription for victory: How one student just eliminated the age cap for Camosun students’ dental and medical planThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) advocates for Camosun students, negotiating with the government and the college. But who advocates for students who are in a dispute with the CCSS? Joseph Finkleman found himself asking that question late last year when he received an email from the CCSS informing him that on December 17, 2017 […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: BCFS-CFS referendum debate proves democracy mattersLike most Canadians, I don’t give democracy much thought. I take it for granted; I’ve always had it. But what does it really mean? Does it simply mean I can vote? In truth, that’s probably what most of us think of when we hear the word “democracy.” What about freedom? Does it mean that? Some […] Continue Reading |
Write to Rise: Why write? Why now?Write to Rise is a new column that aims to inspire students to start writing. An overused but extraordinary leadership quote that I’ve learned to live by is Stephen Covey’s “Begin with the end in mind.” This quote can be applied to everything you do, especially writing for career advancement. Whether graduation is on the […] Continue Reading |
Victoria’s Carmanah learn to speak in rhythms with debut albumVictoria folk/soul band Carmanah are fresh off of releasing their debut album Speak in Rhythms; lead singer Laura Mitic says that the album is a showcase of their evolution as a band. She also says that the album explores how the world works. “We’ve matured quite a bit with this album, both in songwriting and […] Continue Reading |
