Annie provides a beacon of light in hard timesRecent rainstorms in our area make it hard to believe that tomorrow there’ll be sun, but our favourite spunky orphan, Annie, will set out to prove us West Coasters wrong. Directed and choreographed by Tara Britt, this heartwarming story, put on by the Victoria Operatic Society (VOS), is a musical the whole family can enjoy. […] Continue Reading |
Astrological Asininity: November 27, 2013 issueHi! So, totally someone thinks I’m making fun of astrology. Totally I’m not! Why WOULDN’T the stars and planets be able to tell me what’s in your future? Totally real. Totally go away if you don’t believe me. I’ve even got a crystal ball! It’s got little lines of electricity that come up to my […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On, November 27, 2013 issue: literary love-ins, music/mushrooms, and neglected spacesThursday, November 28 Literary love-in with local writers As a fundraiser to start a scholarship at UVic, instructor and poet Lorna Crozier is gathering friends and associates for an evening of literature. Guests include Anne Michaels, Jane Urquhart, Patrick Lane, Esi Edugyan, Steven Price, and Carla Funk. Tickets are $20, and it starts at 7 […] Continue Reading |
Gameplay: New Nintendo titles battle console competitorsA lot of big things happened this month for us gamers. For months we anticipated the release of both Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One, and now they’re finally both here. How many gamers are enthused to go out and buy the new consoles? Honestly, I can say I’m not. At the moment I’m […] Continue Reading |
A Message from the Camosun College Student Society: Time to make transit workHave you ever been passed up by a bus that’s too full? Being passed up by BC Transit buses is a regular occurrence for many students who travel along the major routes servicing both Camosun campuses and the UVic campus. Having a bus go by them has many negative impacts on students’ lives, including forcing […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: Gendered violence is learned behaviourOn December 6, the Camosun College Women’s Collective will be hosting a poetry slam and spoken word event to raise awareness around gendered violence. The focus of the evening will be the stories, experiences, and performances of those who have suffered from gender violence or have lost loved ones due to systemic brutality aimed particularly […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Canada’s future in our hands, not looking goodWhat does it mean to be Canadian? If you’ve ever asked yourself that question and thought about it, I’m betting you found there’s no good answer. Individually, it’s hard to define what my identity is as a Canadian. Pancakes? Beavers? Maple syrup? Economically, Canada is the globe’s resource prostitute: it’s always there, ready to provide, […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Akemi offers seriously good sushiAkemi Sushi serves a plethora of great authentic Japanese foods, including dozens of sushi, sashimi, and more. Located in what is now called the Goldstream Village, next to the Station House, it has an open design and plenty of space for big and small groups. I have been to Akemi numerous times, and it’s always […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Camosun College anthropology instructor Brenda ClarkGreg Pratt Editor-in-chief Know Your Profs is an ongoing series of articles helping you get to know the instructors at Camosun College a bit better. Every issue we ask an instructor the same 10 questions. Got someone you want to see interviewed? Email editor@nexusnewspaper.com and we’ll get on it. This time around we caught up […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: Social violence and (dis)abilityThere are many forms of social violence, and those with visible (dis)abilities, and to some extent invisible (dis)abilities, are at the brunt of this violence on a regular basis. The type of social violence directed towards those with (dis)abilities often comes in the form of psychological harm as a result of insults, the questioning of […] Continue Reading |
