Unpacking the Bags: What happens after graduation?We as international students have spent so much time choosing and planning our studies in Canada that we often forget to think about what we’re going to do after school is over. The tip is to not wait until the last month of classes to start thinking about the next steps. The path you follow […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Matt Mays delivers a great album in Once Upon a Hell of a TimeMatt Mays Once Upon a Hell of a Time (Warner Music Canada) 4/5 It’s been five years since the release of Coyote—which won the 2014 Juno for Rock Album of the Year—and Halifax singer/songwriter Matt Mays has picked up right where he left off. His sixth studio release—and second solo effort—is a great album, full […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: November 15 to 28, 2017Wednesday, November 15 to Sunday, November 19 Doing the deed The Original Deed is a historical drama about the Congregation Emanu-El synagogue, being performed at—where else?— the Congregation Emanu-El synagogue. The story shows conflict, love, and loss among eight family members and their lawyer as they try to save the synagogue. Tickets go for between $15 […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 15, 2017 issueFire hits Interurban: Our November 16, 1992 issue had a story about a fire that destroyed the carpentry shop in Interurban’s Drysdale Building. The fire happened in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 4, and, unfortunately, firefighters didn’t get to the scene as quickly as they could have, as the alarm that went off […] Continue Reading |
Retired director returns to theatre and revives play for our dayLangham Court Theatre director Judy Treloar is returning from retirement to direct Michel Tremblay’s play Les Belles-Soeurs. Starting her career as a young actress in New Zealand, Treloar went on to teach theatre and direct plays in England, Australia, New Zealand, and Victoria. She taught English, theatre, and drama at Glenlyon Norfolk School for 24 […] Continue Reading |
Camosun student SCUBA Club makes diving affordable for studentsDiving is an expensive recreational sport. Just ask Camosun SCUBA Club founder and president Rebecca Golat. Golat, a third-year Environmental Technology student, says that one dive costs roughly $75, depending on what kind of equipment you need. But, because they are a registered club through the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS), the CCSS covers half […] Continue Reading |
The Bi-weekly Gamer: New League of Legends format shaking things upRiot Games’ upcoming franchise model for League of Legends (LoL) has turned quite a few heads, thanks to the company’s ambitious design and announcements—and the fact that not everyone can actually get into the league. Even though the league isn’t supposed to start until early next year, Riot is already selecting teams. Existing League of […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in NexusEvans’ re-election dreams shot down: Looks like the ongoing saga of impeached Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) director of campus communications Eugene Evans ends here: our November 2, 1992 issue reported on the CCSS election in which Evans was running to get re-elected into the position he had been recently impeached from; Evans didn’t get […] Continue Reading |
Eye on the National Student Movement: November 1, 2017 issueAs previously reported in this column, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) collects fees from Camosun students every month for membership in the British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) and the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). The CCSS collects $2.25 per student per semester, which is split in half between the two organizations. However, between […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: November 1 to 14, 2017Thursday, November 2 Creating a group synergy Gorge-ous Coffee is hosting a drumming night on November 2. No experience with drums is necessary; attendees will be drumming to create a sense of community and to have fun drumming with others. Visit thebeliefconnection.com for more info; admission is $10 per person, and Gorge-ous Coffee is located […] Continue Reading |
