20 years ago in Nexus: November 13, 2013 issueThe ol’ reliable: A common theme when looking through old issues of newspapers is, well, common themes. For a student newspaper, lots of the same things remain relevant no matter how much time passes. For example, parking fees. In our November 15, 1993 issue, an opinion piece titled “Student parking: the shocking truth” decried having […] Continue Reading |
Queerly Forward: Solidarity work important for queer societyWithin queer society, there are marginalized communities whose stories and insights are often forgotten. Some of the further marginalized identities within the queer community are indigenous and gender-variant ones. Many lives are lost due to systemic oppressions that affect these communities; whether through violence or suicide, identities are systemically erased. It is important for queers […] Continue Reading |
Astrological Asininity: November 13, 2013 issueHi! So last time around my editor totally cut out my intro part here, which I saw and was like OMG, totally cursing that jerk. But totally just kidding because I don’t know how to curse yet (see Cancer, below). But seriously, an introduction is long overdue. I’m River, and I can predict the future! […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: It’s all about self-careIt’s that time of the year when the clocks turn back and the nights are getting longer. It’s a season that, for some of us, causes a period of low energy and adjustment. It’s also just past the middle of the fall semester. In my years as a student, this is a time that I […] Continue Reading |
Victoria transgender vigil targets transphobiaCamosun College’s Women’s Centre Those involved with the Trans* Day of Remembrance (TDOR) have reached out to the community of Victoria to create more than just a vigil for TDOR. To combat transphobia and violence against transgender people, the committee is hosting a memorial with an added open mic session to provide a voice to the […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Lady Marmalade’s breakfast winsLady Marmalade offers a delicious all-day breakfast menu, filled with Mexican-inspired foods with a healthy twist. Organic tofu scrambles, spinach waffles, and avocados all over the place: Lady Marmalade definitely has one of the most intriguing breakfast menus I have ever seen. Located downtown on Johnson Street, Lady Marmalade is in a very unassuming little […] Continue Reading |
A Message from the Camosun College Student Society: On-campus prayer space to closeUpdate: Camosun College says the prayer spaces will not be closed down. Did you know that Camosun College has a prayer space available to both staff and students? There is a designated space for meditation and prayer in room 307 of the Richmond House on the Lansdowne campus, and at room 123 of the Centre […] Continue Reading |
Earth Council: November 13, 2013 issue |
South Pacific offers an enchanted evening for VictoriaThe reasons to see the performance of South Pacific at the Royal Theatre go beyond the highly curated cast and classic musical numbers beloved by generations. Ian Rye, director of artistic administration at Pacific Opera Victoria, who are co-producing the show with the Victoria Symphony, says there has been a resurgence of classic Broadway shows […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: Thin line between assistance and degradationHelping those who can help themselves is no service. In fact, it’s counterproductive and, at times, even offensive. Where there are differences in abilities, there’s need for a difference in approach and support. It will never be beneficial to adopt a rescue mentality, or to project pity onto another. When you see an individual who […] Continue Reading |
