Camosun receives funding for Aboriginal studentsIn June, Camosun joined 10 other BC colleges and universities in receiving a portion of more than $3.9 million intended for programs created for Aboriginal learners. This marks the seventh year that Camosun has received this funding. The funding comes in the form of a program known as the Aboriginal Service Plans, which is jointly […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: For a better Canada with politicians who serveThere are fundamental injustices in our very own government that affect all of us on a very basic level. What’s most troubling is that the population has accepted these injustices as if they are something that can’t be changed. The truth is that government is a body that was built in service to us and, […] Continue Reading |
Bubba Sparxxx to bring country rap to Rock of the WoodsNow that it’s had some time to settle in, the announcement that country rap artist Bubba Sparxxx is headlining the first night of this year’s Rock of the Woods festival, taking place on farmlands just outside of Duncan, is surprisingly fitting. Farms, music, and country rap? Seems like a perfect match. Sparxxx (real name: Warren […] Continue Reading |
Tattoo Taboo: Does rebellion still come attached to ink?When I got my first visible tattoo, a small, non-offensive piece on the inside of my forearm, I wasn’t expecting any backlash. Tattoos seemed commonplace (the norm, even) and, besides, mine was small and inoffensive. It didn’t take long, though, before a customer at the grocery store where I worked (after repeatedly giving me nasty […] Continue Reading |
Astrological Asininity: June 9, 2014 issueUgh like whoa, we made it through one month of these long classes but now we’re in another OMG can it please stop? Well here are some fortunes to help you out a bit! Aries: Hairies! Hairy Aries! LOL just kidding, hi Aries! Hope you bought a lotto ticket like I told you to last […] Continue Reading |
Zed: Chapter Three[Note: This is part three in a three-part series. Click here to read part one. Click here to read part two.] The following is a theatrical retelling of a Humans vs. Zombies event, hosted by UVic Urban Gaming. During these events, the last of the human race fights off the zombie horde with everything NERF at […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Nobody wants this pipeline, but…When I say “Northern Gateway,” I can hear you yawning from here. And, as a politics guy, I could let that bother me. But I won’t, because I get it. There has been so much talk about Enbridge’s proposal in the last few years that it really has been beaten to death. In fact, we […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: June 11 to July 15, 2014: Fine furniture, fine bluegrass, and fine Steve EarleJune 12–24 Fine Furniture grad showcase After 10 gruelling months of hands-on instruction, the 15 students in Camosun’s Fine Furniture and Joinery certificate program are ready to graduate and show off their work to industry professionals and the public. A panel of experts will judge the students’ final projects, with $500 on the line. The […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Bleue Coyote delivers the goodsThe Bleue Coyote Bar and Grill serves some quality food with generous portions on the Brentwood Bay strip. A pub-style restaurant found at the corner of Wallace and West Saanich Road, this is one of those places I’ve passed numerous times, but never quite found the time to visit. Too bad: I was missing out. […] Continue Reading |
Camosun grad co-founds unique sales outsourcing firmIt seems like everything in the business world that can be outsourced has been outsourced. But a Camosun grad has started up a new company to help local businesses outsource something new: their sales needs. Camosun grad Matt Vaillant and UVic grad Alistair Vigier partnered to form Alpha Sales in April of this year and […] Continue Reading |
