20 years ago in Nexus: November 12, 2014 issue

Just keep it open: Quickly looking over back issues of the paper, one thing becomes clear: the Lansdowne Writing Centre got closed down a lot. And re-opened a lot. And closed down again a lot. And re-opened again a lot. Here, in our November 14, 1994 issue, it had re-opened, with student tutors. Stay tuned […]

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New Music Revue: Chic Gamine make Christmas music tolerable

Chic Gamine Christmas Vol. 1 (Independent) 4/5 I usually find Christmas music tacky and quite annoying, but Chic Gamine has changed my mind. The band, which features members from Winnipeg and Montreal, offers up a modern take on the genre while still maintaining their soulful harmonies and old-school Motown vibes. My French is not quite […]

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Britain’s BalletBoyz make rare stop in Canada

When 10 men from Britain hit the Royal Theatre stage this month, they may be built like Marines (one was even planning on joining the Marines before he found his passion) but they’re actually professional ballet dancers. The BalletBoyz transform all previous notions of ballet into a masculine display of strength. Billy Trevitt and Michael […]

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As I Was Saying: Jian Ghomeshi allegations open dialogue on sexual violence

The sexual violence allegations surrounding former CBC radio personality Jian Ghomeshi have raised many questions, concerns, and discussions about sexual violence. The imperative topics here are sexual violence towards women in Canada, the stigma that victims endure, and the measures that need to be taken to prevent further violence. Our society has a distorted view […]

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Age of Geeks: New Android comes to life with fresh look, features

It’s arrived early: we’ve already got a look at Android L before it’s widely available for consumers. Google wants to attract the developers, and that’s one way to do it. Android L, also known as “Lollipop,” is here: the latest Nexus devices ship with this version of Android installed. According to sources at androidpolice.com, the […]

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Booze Clues: Riding high with Wheelies

Wheelies is a motorcycle shop/cafe that opened in 2013, and many friends of mine have raved about the food, drinks, and atmosphere. I never went until last week because of its location at 2620 Rock Bay Avenue; I live and work downtown, so I wasn’t prepared to bus to an area that is deemed “seedy” […]

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Bite Me: Union Pacific a standout café

With just a few weeks left in the fall semester, students are buckling down to complete essays, projects, and endless midterms. Right now it feels overwhelming and stressful; plus, it’s hard to find the perfect spot to study with the full computer labs and library. So I’m going to let you know about a little […]

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Lit Matters: Fact-fiddling Annie Dillard helped us see ourselves differently

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” So said Annie Dillard, an American writer most famous for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, a non-fiction narrative about a year spent living in the mountains of Virginia. The writing style, infused with poetic descriptions of insects, frogs, mountains, and weather, became instantly […]

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Downtown Mischief’s community

Some of the best bands start as people just jamming together. In the case of Downtown Mischief, a local funk/rap band that’s been creating beats and sharing their soulful rhythms over the past few years, jamming is how it all began. “We met through jam parties,” Jameson Daniels, one of the band’s main singers, says. […]

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