Open Space: It’s not as easy as just givingEvents like the World Day of Giving portray that things are changing for the better. You know, as though the world is becoming a better place because people from countries around the world are making small donations to help those in need. I’m a little skeptical. Isn’t this just a Band-Aid? Think about it: sitting […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: Finding a job that works for youThe stroke that chimed in the New Year signalled something daunting: the looming summer job hunt. But never fear; just follow these six simple steps before you go approaching any future employers. Do a general Google search Start with a general search term that includes your industry and the location you want to work in […] Continue Reading |
20 Years Ago in Nexus: January 8, 2014 issueTwo sides to every story: Last time around in this column, we talked about how a student had written in to the paper to complain about a flyer the Camosun College Women’s Centre had circulated displaying female genitalia. In our January 10, 1994 issue, the Women’s Centre wrote a letter in response, saying they feel […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Tech trends to blow minds in 2014It’s a new year, with new resolutions, and some new, and refreshing, technology news. The year 2013 was really big in technology sector; it had Google glasses, smart watches, and the evolution of 3D printers. But all of that is past now, so what’s next? What can we expect in 2014? Well, we can’t answer, […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: 2014 electronics are hereThe first month of 2014 is almost over and we’ve already experienced the year’s biggest showcase of consumer electronics. Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 had a lot to offer and left everyone with much to anticipate. Most of the products showcased in 2013 are now in the market and growing fast, and more than a […] Continue Reading |
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Mind Your Business: Don’t rue the resumeOne of the most stressful and complicated processes when applying for a new job is preparing that dreaded resume. Sometimes the only hurdle that stands between you and a coveted position is a resume that fails to impress. Here are a few tips that will make this process a little easier. It’s okay for a […] Continue Reading |
The Nutcracker continues to enthrall audiences in VictoriaSnowflakes sweeping across the stage in a sea of white tutus, the Nutcracker battling the scheming Mouse King, Klara saving the day with her slipper… what Christmas is complete without the magical story of The Nutcracker? This enchanting tradition began in the early 1950s when Russian-American George Balanchine, already celebrated in his own time as […] Continue Reading |
Finding Santa: One writer’s quest to understand Christmas leads her through the highs and lows of mall Santas and a man named… Santa ClausA few weeks ago, I sat in Starbucks drinking my first eggnog latte of the season. For me, every Christmas season seems to start with the release of perfectly packaged beverages and the presentation of beautifully themed and decorated displays at Chapters. But as December approaches, I can’t help but search for the spirit behind […] Continue Reading |
Queerly Forward: Ever been fisted?Well, I hope that headline got your attention. Oftentimes it can be difficult to talk about sexual fetishes and practices that escape the norm. You might get a lot of awkward stares and gasps, if all of a sudden, you start talking about the arm that went up your ass the other night, or the […] Continue Reading |
