Queerly Forward: Genderqueer enables fluid identityI identify as genderqueer, an umbrella term that basically means, “I don’t fit into the gender binary.” I came across this term a year ago and was instantly drawn to it. As a person of Anishinaabe and European heritage, I have always carried multiple identities. Genderqueer is vague, which is perfect; gender itself is a […] Continue Reading |
Astrological Asininity: October 30, 2013 issueAries: There is some weird stuff coming up, I guess it’s best if you don’t know about it. Taurus: Hi! Avoid the number 76 and spinach this week at all costs; bugs in the spinach, and that number is just the worst. Gemini: LOL, my socks are falling off! The elastic just isn’t holding! Oh, […] Continue Reading |
Gameplay: Wii U finally takes off, Raven’s Cry releasedBefore I reveal the latest video game releases, let’s share some gamer news. First, have you heard that Nintendo decided not to manufacture any more Wii consoles in Japan? But why? Nintendo doesn’t clarify why they are discontinuing the Japanese manufacturing of the product; they also fail to mention if this dismissal will continue throughout […] Continue Reading |
20 Years Ago in Nexus: October 30, 2013 issueCriminals or heroes?: The Student Opinion column in our November 1, 1993 issue talked about one of the hot topics of the day: the protests over logging practices in Clayoquot Sound at the time. Writer Paul A. Smith asked “…what will future generations think of those who took great risks to stop such practices? Will […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Camosun College math instructor Bogdan VerjinschiKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of articles helping you get to know the instructors at Camosun College a bit better. Got someone you want to see interviewed? Email editor@nexusnewspaper.com and we’ll get on it. This time around we caught up with mathematics instructor Bogdan Verjinschi and talked about the struggles of teaching math, […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs, October 30, 2013 issue: Camosun College Student Society election results, Economy boosting via Camosun, more talk of poopFall Camosun College Student Society election results in The preliminary results for the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) fall elections are in. 593 students voted, and the end result is this: Jacqueline Christie is now a Lansdowne director, while Sophie Amin, Xinyi Qu, Pamela Webster, and Ellen Young are Interurban directors. Andrea Lemus is the […] Continue Reading |
Camosun’s Living Library offers students valuable knowledgeThe general consensus amongst successful people is that knowledge is power. On Wednesday, November 13 the Lansdowne campus will be hosting a Living Library for students to get knowledge in a variety of fields. No, this Living Library isn’t the inevitable genetically-modified-books-come-alive-and-take-over-the-world apocalypse; rather, it’s an event where professionals from many different disciplines gather to […] Continue Reading |
Victoria’s Kaleidoscope Theatre’s Rocky Horror Show adds new twist to cult taleMannequins donned in elaborate gowns and dancing marionettes: these are the type of decorations that make up the eclectic atmosphere of Kaleidoscope Theatre HQ. Still, these adornments are tame in comparison to the unique creations designed specifically for this year’s showcase of The Rocky Horror Show. Directed by Roderick Glanville and featuring an ensemble cast […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: The naked truthI went to my first nudist parade last year. It was a naked bike ride in Victoria protesting carbon gas emissions… at least I think that’s what it was for. The truth is, I just thought yelling in front of our government legislature completely nude was a great idea, no matter what it was for. […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: Student life needs studentsWe all have busy lives; each one of us has commitments to family, work, school, and other endeavours. As a student organizer and activist in many social justice campaigns and movements, there are really two major obstacles to overcome. One obstacle, of course, is the forces of inequality and the many abstract features, covert and […] Continue Reading |
