Camosun College alum returns to campus as cafeteria chef

When Justin Zhang graduated from Camosun’s Culinary Arts program 20 years ago, he didn’t know he’d be returning to the college two decades later in a much different role. Today, after stints cooking at Coast Victoria Hotel and Pearson College in Metchosin, the alumnus is the new chef manager for Aramark, who run the college […]

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Open Space: Camosun needs to re-evaluate math credit

I’ve taken a variety of courses at Camosun: English, philosophy, psychology, and symbolic logic, for example. I achieved a broad education, which is what Camosun wants, and I mostly did it on my terms. But there was one course that was required for my program, and I did everything I could to avoid it. Getting […]

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New Earth Bandits 2 offers choose-your-own-adventure theatre

For centuries, theatre has been a fairly static affair where the audience gathers in an auditorium and quietly watches an ensemble of performers. However, a local theatre group is on a mission to defy all of that. SNAFU Society of Unexpected Spectacles prides itself in creating non-linear unconventional productions that appeal to a wider demographic. […]

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New Music Revue: David Franklin Courtright off to amazing start with Brutal Tenderness

David Franklin Courtright Brutal Tenderness (TODO) 4.5/5 While David Franklin Courtright now resides in Los Angeles, the singer/songwriter, originally from Atlanta, draws inspiration from his roots—music such as Appalachian folk, classic rock, and southern hip-hop. His debut album Brutal Tenderness is an emotional journey about a queer boy forced to hide his true self who […]

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The importance of being readers: Why we study literature

There’s something sacred about opening a book, entering a whole new world, and becoming entirely immersed in a story. English classes were always a favourite of mine for this very reason. Although my education is focused on a very different field of study, I think that everyone can benefit from the practice of literary analysis, […]

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How to get the most out of summer’s final stretch

Summer is arguably the most awaited season: with it comes more freedom in regard to time management and activity planning. Some use it to recharge for the new school year, whereas others decide to invest this time in projects and work. It doesn’t matter which of these paths you have chosen: we all deserve the […]

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