20 Years Ago in Nexus: January 22, 2014 issueContinual ceilings: The cover story in our February 7, 1994 issue was about gender roles in jobs. On our cover we said that society is breaking down gender barriers, pointing to dental hygienists, which was historically male dominated but at the time was becoming more female dominated. 20 years later, what do you think? Are […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Separation AnxietyEveryone who stayed awake in Social Studies knows that some people want Quebec to separate from Canada. People who paid attention know they already tried: twice. Separatists say Quebec has been given the short end of the stick more than once. From the Patriation of the Constitution to the failure of the Meech Lake and […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Scandal and political change in storeNot every Canadian finds politics riveting. The past year, however, rocked many a political world with its scandals, shake-ups, and election upsets. And, yet, for all the excitement of 2013, this year promises even more. Let’s recap 2013: right here at home, the BC Liberals shocked everyone with a sweeping election win, to the chagrin […] Continue Reading |
Astrological Asininity: January 8, 2014 issueHi! Happy new year! This is a really spooky and cosmic time for us astrologists, so bear with me. I hope your planets stay aligned this year! I feel like mine are already totally not aligned LOL! Let’s do this! Oh, and if you want to get in touch with me, well, sorry! I don’t […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Camosun College accounting instructor Keri NorrieKnow 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 a different 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 with accounting […] Continue Reading |
Noms: Easy-peasy fruit cobblerFruit cobbler is the delicious little brother of the much beloved pie dessert. The creation of a pie is somewhat more involved, with more that can go wrong, and it’s substantially more time-consuming. Cobbler, on the other hand, is quick and easy and still tastes delicious. So let’s get to it! First things first, you […] Continue Reading |
Comedy nights boost Victoria’s already growing comedy sceneIf it seems like Victoria’s comedy scene is taking off in recent months, it’s because it is. According to promoters and local comedians, comedy in Victoria is booming. One big reason for this recent comedy resurgence is the development of regular comedy nights on Wednesdays, now taking place at the Stone’s Throw Restaurant and organized […] Continue Reading |
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Queerly Forward: Ring in the new year on your own termsThe holiday season has come to a close and the year 2014 has now begun. For many, this time of year means being with family, celebrating old traditions, sharing good food, and exchanging gifts with your loved ones. Sadly, not all folks who have come out as LGBTQ are welcome or feel comfortable heading home […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On, January 8, 2014 issue: Funk posses, old trout caveman puppets, and the blood of surfersUntil Sunday, January 19 Puppet cavemen are happier than you Puppet shows aren’t just for kids. Calgary’s Old Trout Puppet Workshop has created Ignorance, a “puppet documentary” that goes from cavemen to modern humans, and considers what makes us happy (hint: it’s not iPhones). The show is playing at Blue Bridge at the Roxy. Details […] Continue Reading |
