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 |
20 Years Ago in Nexus: November 27, 2013 issueLong-term forecast = not good: The cover story for our November 29, 1993 issue was a surprisingly grim look at job prospects for students, rising tuition fees, and budget woes for Camosun. “The ’80s will never be recreated, and for some of us, these will be the good old days,” is how the story ends. […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs, November 27, 2013 issue: Clean teeth, rockin’ Chargers, upset doorknob loversCamosun offers dental services The Dental Hygiene students at Camosun are ready to tackle the teeth of the general public! Basic cleaning services, X-rays, and assessments are available at the dental health clinic on the Lansdowne campus for a low cost. To book, email smile@camosun.bc.ca or call 250-370-3184. Chargers women on a roll The Chargers […] Continue Reading |
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 |
