New Music Revue: Melvin van Peebles soundtrack looks aheadMelvin van Peebles Sweet Sweetback’s Badasssss Song (An Opera) (Stax Records) 3.5/5 This reissue of this 1971 soundtrack is notable for the performances of Earth, Wind & Fire—at that point, still relatively unknown—but lays down a mean ’70s funk/soul groove regardless of who’s playing it. But it’s noteworthy for more than that. With a wild, […] Continue Reading |
FernFest aims to be fun, creative, and philanthropic in its 22nd yearThe neighbourhood of Fernwood is well known for its abundant art, from its decorated telephone poles to its small art galleries. The 22nd annual FernFest will be showcasing this lust for art and bringing people together for two days of food, music, and loads of other activities. FernFest is put on by the Fernwood Neighbourhood […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: John Gary Williams shows smooth style on reissueJohn Gary Williams John Gary Williams (Stax Records) 3/5 In 1973, John Gary Williams released his debut solo album after returning from the Vietnam War and spending some time away from his band, The Mad Lads. That album—now reissued on vinyl for the first time since its initial release—shows both his smooth, soulful style and […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Student group should not have apologized over Lou Reed songThe Central Student Association student group at Ontario’s University of Guelph recently found themselves in the spotlight over an apology they issued for playing a transphobic song at an event on campus. The problem is, the song’s not transphobic. The cut in question is Lou Reed’s 1972 classic “Walk on the Wild Side.” Several students […] Continue Reading |
Book looks at vanishing northern communityFeel like taking a road trip this summer? Beyond Mile Zero by writer Lily Gontard and photographer Mark Kelly is the book to inspire you. Gontard teamed up with Kelly to capture the lodge community along the Alaska Highway and share the stories of the people who have a history within the community. Before each […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Writers: Nexus columnist/contributing writer Patrick NewmanHave you ever wondered about the Camosun students writing the articles you read in Nexus? Know Your Writers will help you dive into the minds of the writers behind the stories. This issue, we caught up with columnist and contributing writer Patrick Newman to talk about his grandfather’s influence on his career choice, his return […] Continue Reading |
Construction underway on health building amidst schedule, parking concernsCamosun College has begun construction on its new health and sciences building, tentatively named the Centre for Health and Wellness, located at the Interurban campus. Construction of the building is being funded by the federal government, the provincial government, and Camosun. The provincial government is paying $31 million, the college is paying $5 million, and […] Continue Reading |
Smith vs. Smith: June 14, 2017 issueSee more at smithvssmith.com. Continue Reading |
Calculated Thought: Times are changing with blockchainBlockchain technology is becoming more than a system that powers cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and ether, created by Ethereum; it’s part of a sociocultural movement that is disrupting the finance industry, among many others, and it could change the internet as we know it. Joseph Lubin, founder of the Brooklyn tech company Consensys, is enthusiastic […] Continue Reading |
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