Write to Rise: Getting started in five stepsCongratulations on your big decision to write for publication. Sometimes when we commit to a huge goal for ourselves, the next stage is “being overwhelmed.” Let this process be easy; bite-sized actions will get you to your publishing dream. Starting can be the first block we stumble upon. It’s okay. Just breathe. This article will […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Joshua Hyslop’s Echos ain’t broke and not in need of fixingJoshua Hyslop Echos (Nettwerk Music Group) 4/5 Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop’s third album, Echos, encompasses everything I love about the genre. With a combination of heavy acoustic guitar and whispered-tight-to-the-microphone lyrics of heartbreak, Echos is soothing and easy on the ears. Tracks such as “Fall” and “How You’ve Been” are reminiscent of Sleeping at Last […] Continue Reading |
Capital City Comic Con about far more than comicsComics and graphic novels have created some of the most legendary memories for both children and adults. Capital City Comic Con is a chance for likeminded people to bask in the creativity the world of comics has created. Comic Con director and Cherry Bomb Toys co-owner Candice Woodward says that she is really into supporting […] Continue Reading |
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Open Space: My discomfort with #MeTooI am a feminist. I live to rip holes in the male-woven fabric of society. My soul preaches at the mention of Beyoncé. My skin crawls when I hear words like “slut” and “bossy.” I get it, ladies. Really: I do. Over the past few months, I’ve watched two tiny words change the power dynamic […] Continue Reading |
The Bi-weekly Gamer: Battle royales and the future of spectatingThere is no contest: battle royale (BR) games are the most popular genre of video games on the market right now. Breakout hit PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) exploded onto the market and shook up how game development companies approach their games. Following the success of PUBG, Fortnite’s free-to-play battle royale mode was released and has since […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: March 7, 2018 issueThe endless talk of CFS defederation: To the surprise of absolutely no one, while looking through our March 8, 1993 issue, we came across a letter to the editor rallying for Camosun students to defederate from the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). Letter-writer Sue Williams, who was the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) director of […] Continue Reading |
Unpacking the Bags: What exactly is a co-op?Many students talk about whether or not to do a co-op placement, but do you know what “co-op” even stands for? Present in several courses, co-operative education makes the student put into practice in a work environment what they’ve learned in the classroom. It’s important to mention that it is not a job placement. The […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: March 7, 2018 issueCamosun celebrates International Women’s Day On Thursday, March 8, Camosun will celebrate International Women’s Day with a number of events on both campuses. At Lansdowne, the Sisters With Spokes Bike Tune Up will take place in the Fisher courtyard from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm; there will be free coffee and cookies in the foyer […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: March 7 to 20, 2018Until Sunday, March 25 Sparking the light The Belfry Theatre presents its 2018 SPARK Festival this month. The festival highlights new theatre in Canada while also aiming to show how theatre has changed over the years. Festival details can be found at belfry.bc.ca. Thursday, March 8 Fundraising for Africa Three Camosun students are holding a […] Continue Reading |
