New Music Revue: Banquets face getting older on Petty RelicsBanquets Petty Relics (Black Numbers) 3/5 Banquets are a New Jersey four-piece indie-punk band who released their third album, Spit at the Sun, and played what they thought were their final performances in 2016. But they reunited in 2021 and now have made a return with Petty Relics—an album about getting older while still having […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: DFMK punches above listener count with Playa NuclearDFMK Playa Nuclear (Alternative Tentacles) 4.5/5 Hailing from Tijuana, DFMK has been active in the underground punk scene since 2009. Their newest LP, Playa Nuclear, brings the best of surf rock to mix with their hardcore punk roots and comes to a frothing head. Technical proficiency shines through early. DFMK has been refining their sound […] Continue Reading |
Food for Thought: The beauty of slow food“Slow food is a way of life, a philosophy of living that values quality over quantity, taste over convenience, and pleasure over speed.” -Carlo Petrini We all know fast food. Like stale cheeseburgers and pizza delivery in 30 minutes or less, we’ve all experienced quick, cheap ways to get our favourite food into our bellies. […] Continue Reading |
Pieces of Performance: Growing up with genderThis time around, I want to share some intimate writing of my own. As I’m working toward publishing a book of poems, I see this as a chance to work on the vulnerability it takes to share a deep part of myself with others. I’ve always loved having meaningful connections to others, my work, my […] Continue Reading |
Horror hall of fame: Five films that revolutionized the genreWhat scares us is revealing—and as society evolves, so do our nightmares. The best horror films capture the anxieties of their time while tapping into fears so primal they remain terrifying decades later. Here are five that changed the genre forever. The Blair Witch Project (1999) Framed as a film studies project, The Blair Witch […] Continue Reading |
Monkey-C Artcade brings cute catastrophes to HalloweenVictoria has long been a hub for fringe artistic endeavour. Something about its old, cobbled streets and windswept shores paired with its vibrant yet cozy small-town feel and outlier attitude toward the avant-garde and overlooked has turned this spooky little burg into a place where a little artistic vision (and the backing of the department […] Continue Reading |
Mark Carney’s only political opponent is himselfMark Carney was elected on April 28, and we are still in the early stages of his prime ministership. He was elected on the mandate of fighting Trump and rebuilding Canada’s economic independence, a mandate that’s hard to judge him on with such a small sample size, although some will try. Carney’s political opponents are […] Continue Reading |
Chargers women’s basketball team determined to make season a successThe Camosun Chargers basketball teams started their new season on Friday, October 24, with optimism running high for the women’s team. After a season of rebuilding and challenges, the players are hoping to make a difference this time around. The team has a renewed focus as players get back into a rhythm and prepare with […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: October 29, 2025 issueLibrary changes borrowing policy Beginning Saturday, November 1, the Camosun library will adjust its borrowing policy to temporarily suspend borrowing privileges if checked-out items are overdue to the point where outstanding charges total $25 or more, which is reduced from the previous limit of $100. The policy change also includes withholding course registration and transcripts […] Continue Reading |
Federal minister of jobs and families discusses student issuesAfter minister of jobs and families Patty Hajdu announced new federal programs for families on Friday, October 10, including an expansion to school food programs, automatic tax-filing for low-income families, and a renewal of the Canada Strong Pass program, she spoke with Nexus to discuss issues concerning post-secondary student success, both in the classroom and […] Continue Reading |
