Queen Maeve explores forgiveness through fantasyDirector and set designer Diana Budiachenko is a lover of creating abstraction and fantasy through her theatre productions, so it makes sense that she was excited to take on Queen Maeve. Theatre Inconnu’s production of Governor General Award winner Judith Thompson’s play is a perfect fit for Budiachenko. “When I read it for the first […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 19, 2025 issueSafety net: It’s a dangerous world, they say. Bombs, electrical storms, and hostage situations loom over the cautious. The Big One is said to arrive any minute, and many, if not most, are unprepared. But Camosun was, and they were prepped for all-things crisis. In our February 21, 2000 issue, we covered what Camosun had […] Continue Reading |
How to form and cure a headacheFor the past decade, the conditions have tired the body. They’ve tired the mind, most particularly. For the past decade, the world has been imposed on its consumers far more than they would like, and a collective headache has spread a throbbing dull discomfort. The occipital lobes have been shot by the blaring blue light […] Continue Reading |
Across the Pacific: The spark that led me hereThe decision to move to Canada probably started many years ago without my even realizing it. Looking back, I’ve always been a nomad, independently chasing my dreams within my home country—the Philippines, a nation of 7,641 islands. I was 19 when I decided to leave my hometown and explore life beyond my comfort zone. In […] Continue Reading |
Isle of Tease returns to showcase diversity in burlesqueIsle of Tease has become one of the most anticipated burlesque shows of the year. Event co-producer Cherry Cheeks says that Isle of Tease, which brings together performers from local and afar, means a lot for the island burlesque community. “I’m always excited for the local performers… [They] get to be on a theatre stage […] Continue Reading |
Pieces of Performance: Gender witch Brujo Mars/Minx Latinx representing on stageThey claim themselves lovingly as a gender witch, but audiences know the reigning Venezuelan drag king and burlesque beauty as Brujo Mars, or Minx Latinx (also known as Monika). When they started performing in April 2022, they set out to represent Latinos on stage and share an important story. “I am extremely proud to be […] Continue Reading |
Natural Selection: February 19, 2025 issue |
News Briefs: February 19, 2025 issueCamosun creates Black History Month book guide During the month of February, the Camosun library is featuring an online guide to literature celebrating contributions by Black Canadians. The guide, put together for Black History Month, features a range of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books available year-round in the library. Books are accessible and on display […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Interurban parking a disaster and only getting worseOver the last few years, parking at Camosun College’s Interurban campus has become one of the biggest inconveniences facing the student body. This is the worst it’s ever been, and there are no signs that the college is planning on doing anything to fix the issue. Before the fall 2024 semester started, several rows of […] Continue Reading |
Dr. Mythic: February 19, 2025 issue |
