Local artist looks beyond botany for inspirationAurafidelite Arindam is a local artist who specializes in botanical-themed work, but her knowledge of art goes far beyond botany. Arindam apprenticed with her late husband Auro, who attended multiple international arts institutions, and even studied under famous Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. She has a large appreciation for impressionism, which was made popular by artists […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 30, 2016 issueInteresting culinary twist: The ongoing saga of dishes going missing from the Lansdowne cafeteria 25 years ago—which ended with the caf bringing back disposable dishware—wasn’t just because of students taking the plastic dishes, it turns out. In our November 25, 1991 issue, Camosun Food Services Advisory Committee chairperson Beryl Hastings said that he “frequently saw […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Dante DeCaro, Ween, Young MammalsDante DeCaro Kill Your Boyfriend (Last Gang Records) 4/5 Jazz legend John Coltrane once said that “the emotional reaction is all that matters.” That sentiment is reflected on Kill your Boyfriend, the debut solo EP from Wolf Parade’s Dante DeCaro (who also played in Hot Hot Heat). In 24 minutes, across five beautifully written and […] Continue Reading |
The Bi-weekly Gamer: Inside the industryMillions of people around the globe watch people play video games. To many, watching someone play a virtual game seems unhealthy, unproductive, unusual. To those of us who watch these games, however, it’s something we relate to. The beauty of esports is that although each game is different, the core draw is the same. Let’s […] Continue Reading |
New Victoria Beer festival adds cheer to winter seasonAh yes, beer: a beverage often enjoyed outside in the summer months after a long day of work. But what about winter? What do people do then? Well, they stay inside or go to bars and pubs. But soon Victoria will offer something new to beer enthusiasts: the Christmas Craft Beer Show. The main focus […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: November 30, 2016 issueCamosun partnering with Seaspan Shipyards Victoria’s Seaspan Shipyards recently donated a six-tonne ship’s bulkhead training module to the college. The donation will go toward Camosun’s new Coastal Skills Initiative, a new educational concept designed to draw upon coast-specific issues. Camosun students given $110,000 in scholarships The 2016 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships have been awarded to […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: November 30, 2016 to January 3, 2017Until Saturday, December 3 Back to Salem Langham Court Theatre will be showing their newest play, The Crucible, until December 3. Loosely based on the Salem Witch Trials, this play hopes to offer an insight into the madness that occurred in that time period. Ticket prices range from $10 to $22. Contact langhamtheatre.ca for more […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College faculty member under investigationA Camosun College faculty member has been suspended after a student complaint that is regarding an incident that happened on a trip to the Philippines, according to a Times Colonist article. Camosun vice president of student experience Joan Yates says there is an objective third party outside of Camosun investigating the matter. “The college did […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: November 16, 2016 issue |
Musical celebrates the work of Canadian folk legend Joni MitchellGiven that Canadian folk singer Joni Mitchell had her career peak in the ’70s, why would Camosun College students care about I Think I’m Fallin’, a new musical playing at the Belfry? I Think I’m Fallin’ director Michael Shamata says the time is right to talk about Mitchell, with Bob Dylan recently winning the Nobel […] Continue Reading |
