In Search of Lost Time: The trouble with trigger warningsThose of us that work in marginalized communities and activism are more than likely familiar with the practice of trigger warnings. For some time I have been working, speaking, listening, writing, facilitating, healing, and navigating within social networks that use the term “trigger warning” to warn people of sensitive materials. I have trouble resolving the […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Spoken Word Festival ready to break barriers againFestivals have a way of bringing people together. Whether it’s over the mutual enjoyment of an event or the communal thrill of sardining together into an already over-packed auditorium, they tend to bring out the best in people. The Victoria Spoken Word Festival promises to be no different. With talent swept in from far and […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Major mobile motionsWithin the first few days of the Mobile World Congress, there has already been a long list of launches of anticipated releases and other exciting announcements, which include the launch event of Samsung’s flagship phone for this year: the Galaxy S5. Sony also unveiled their flagship phone, Xperia Z2, whose predecessor saw a considerable amount […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On, March 5, 2014 issue: Beer, seduction, doggin’ vs. owlin’March 1–9 Get beery Victoria’s local breweries show the city their stuff with a host of beery events during Victoria Beer Week. How about speed-dating with the brewers to ask them about beer? A movie about beer guru Michael Jackson (no, not that Michael) and a pub crawl are also on tap. The full schedule […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Coalition concernsThomas Mulcair, leader of the federal NDP, recently reminded us that he’s open to a coalition with the Liberals. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, in turn, reminded Mulcair where he could stick his coalition. The idea of a “progressive” coalition is not new. In 2008, Mulcair was part of the NDP team that proposed uniting the […] Continue Reading |
Nexus goes to Camosun’s new Athletic and Exercise Therapy ClinicIf it seems like students are looking a bit healthier at the Lansdowne campus, it’s because Camosun’s Athletic and Exercise Therapy Clinic is now open. The clinic opened in January in room 201 in the Wilna Thomas Building and is an extension of the athletic and exercise therapy program. All the care and treatment provided […] Continue Reading |
Astrological Asininity: March 5, 2014 issueHi okay OMG did you see last issue where I was put at the bottom of the page? Is that because you’ve all been complaining about me? Um if anyone likes me please email The Next-Us or whatever this website is called and let them know! Aries: So did you use the duct tape like […] Continue Reading |
20 Years Ago In Nexus: March 5, 2014 issueCorrection… 20 years later: Our March 21, 1994 issue had a familiar face in our Speak Up column: local politico Rob Fleming. But under his mug is the name “Rob Spector.” Thinking we may have uncovered a political scandal, we got in touch with Fleming to find out if indeed he ever had a hush-hush […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs, March 5, 2014 issue: Chargers get a medal, bikes and buses get a new lane, plus web-exclusive news about garbage and fake musclesChargers bring home medal The Chargers women’s volleyball team have finished the provincial championships with a bronze medal, the first-ever medal in the 20-year history of the women’s volleyball program. The men’s volleyball team finished fourth provincially, with a narrow loss in the bronze-medal match. The women’s basketball team also lost in their bronze medal […] Continue Reading |
Like pieces of a puzzle: Amalgamation in Greater VictoriaIf you’re looking to get emotions flying in Victoria, I suggest you say this one word: amalgamation. Amalgamating would mean that the 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria would merge to form one, two, or three units. It’s far from a new idea: municipal amalgamation has been a topic of discussion in this city […] Continue Reading |
