Live from Victoria: A concert-reviewing odysseyMusic is filling the summer; the City of Victoria has opened their pop-up venues at Ship Point, Cameron Bandshell, and The Fort Commons, and the regular spots still are keeping busy with live music. Victoria has so many live music events during the warmer season, most of which are free, that it was possible to […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper July 2, 2025 full issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
Open Space: Why does it gotta be straight?Every June is Pride Month—this isn’t anything new. Yet, I always brace myself for the butthurt cisgender men who come out of the woodwork to comment on Pride-themed corporate Facebook posts (or Pride support from, heaven forbid, their football teams). The question always posed is “where is my straight pride?” and to that I say, […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: July 2, 2025 issueConstruction company chosen for student housing Kinetic has been chosen to construct the student housing project at Camosun’s Lansdowne campus. The project will feature over 400 beds in a six-storey building; its approved total cost is $154.7 million and construction is expected to start next year. Students show off fine chair-making skills Camosun’s Fine Furniture […] Continue Reading |
Art exhibit asks viewers to contemplate protection and refugeArchitectures of Protection—an exhibit currently running at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV)—examines themes of refuge and safety. Specifically, AGGV curator Toby Lawrence says that it asks viewers to reflect on what the idea of protection means to them. “The exhibition is essentially looking at and trying to consider the idea of protection within […] Continue Reading |
Lydia’s Film Critique: …And justice for the legal dramaIn a short-winded preoccupation with the legal drama genre, I watched innumerable of its films in the span of few afternoons. This sort of fling happens cyclical and is seldom fruitful in its sophistication—that is, of course, its express purpose. Indeed, to engross oneself in any singular variety of media is a kind of sedation. […] Continue Reading |
Natural Selection: June 4, 2025 issue |
What to watch this summer: four films worth checking outIf you’re a film enthusiast like me, you know that summer is one of the best times of the year. The scent of buttery popcorn fills the theatres, the anticipation and excitement lingers in the air as the audience walks into the building, eager to discover new stories. From the adventures of beloved superheroes to […] Continue Reading |
Save Ferris bring three decades of ska/punk to townSave Ferris is bringing their ska-infused punk to The Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival this year to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Hailing from Orange County, California, the band is probably best known for a song that’s not their own; vocalist Monique Powell says their breakout cover of Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come on Eileen” is reminiscent […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Thoughts on leaving CamosunWhen I came to Camosun College, I had three goals: get a Digital Production, Writing and Design (DPWD) certificate, get an Arts and Science diploma, and write as much as possible for Nexus newspaper. After that, I’d get a degree in Political Science with a minor in Journalism. I completed my goals at Camosun, and […] Continue Reading |
