Penguin & Peacock: February 7, 2018 issue |
Magazine 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 |
Mind Matters: Love is in the airAh, l’amour. Nothing brings to mind thoughts of love more than Valentine’s Day. Many people will be increasing their self-love in anticipation of spending the day with that special someone, or just giving themselves an extra pampering because they are single. Whether you find yourself single or attached, or express your love in a more […] Continue Reading |
Eye on the National Student Movement: February 7, 2018 issueIn our January 24, 2018 issue, we reported that the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) had proposed March 7 to 9 as dates for a referendum to be held at Camosun so students could decide if they want to defederate from the organization. The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) had agreed to those dates, but […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Camosun’s Glen Allen on student mobility and sorting out waitlistsKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of profiles on the instructors at Camosun College. Every issue we ask a different instructor at Camosun the same 10 questions in an attempt to get to know them a little better. Do you have an instructor that you want to see interviewed in the paper? Maybe you […] Continue Reading |