Adventures in Laos: Elephants, “penis,” and existentialismWhat would it take for you to drop everything and move to a third-world country that you’ve never heard of? Why would you leave your whole life behind and travel alone to a foreign land without speaking one word of the language? For me, it was the painful end of a long-term relationship, cueing an […] Continue Reading |
A message from the Camosun College Student Society: Police use violence to counter peaceful protestA contingent of police and other government paramilitary forces were forced to retreat from an attack on the Elsipogtog First Nation in recent weeks. The state was attempting to violently enforce an illegal injunction on behalf of Southwestern Energy, a Texas-based company trying to exploit natural gas resources of the First Nation. After the Elsipogtog […] Continue Reading |
20 Years Ago in Nexus: October 16, 2013 issuePermaware wins: Last issue in this column, we talked about a story from our October 4, 1993 issue that detailed the complaints thrown at then-operators of the Lansdowne cafeteria, Beaver Foods, regarding their decision to bring in paper plates. Well, perusing our October 18, 1993 issue, we see a story on page 2 called “Permaware […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On, October 16, 2013 issue: UVic clothing drive, mantra mania, Victoria Writers Festival returns to CamosunThursday Oct. 17 and Friday Oct. 18 Winter is coming, also hot chocolate In anticipation of the coming season, UVic students are holding a clothing drive for people in need. Requested is warm outerwear, sweaters, rain gear, or anything someone might don during the fall and winter. The donations are for Our Place Society, who […] Continue Reading |
Astrological Asininity: October 16, 2013 issueHey, everyone! River here. I’ve been reading the stars and I’m not too proud of you. You’d think after last time you’d smarten up your act. Looks to me like you havOH MY GOD A BUTTERFLY, GOTTA GO! Aries: Bring me more butterflies, they’re so pretty! Taurus: The planets are aligned, the stars are in […] Continue Reading |
International students increase due to change in approach, says Camosun International directorA dramatic increase in the amount of international students enrolled at the college this fall is due to better service, more intake availability, and a boost in overseas outreach, according to Camosun International director Geoff Wilmshurst. Over 800 international students now attend the college’s two campuses, up 35.7 percent from the previous year, and Wilmshurst […] Continue Reading |
Vancouver’s Grant Lawrence takes time away from his CBC gig to explore the Lonely End of the Rink in new book“In one night, he stole my booze, beat me up, and had sex with my girlfriend.” So says Vancouver-based author Grant Lawrence about a villainous hockey-jock from high school. Remembering his days of thick glasses, knee braces, and bullying, he recalls his journey to becoming a CBC radio broadcaster, author, and founder of a hockey […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs, October 16, 2013 issue: Camosun student wants hit and run witnesses, Chargers golfers off to Quebec, free e-textbooks, and moreCamosun student seeks hit and run witnesses At 1 pm on September 29, a hit-and-run accident occurred near Mayfair Mall, at the corner of Tolmie Avenue and Oak Street. A Camosun student is asking anyone with any information to call Amanda at 250-885-0292. How do you say golf in French again? The Camosun Chargers Men’s […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: October 16, 2013 issue (Greg MacPherson Band, Toxic Holocaust, Dave Hause)Greg MacPherson Band Fireball (Disintegration Records) 4/5 Talk about underrated: Greg MacPherson is easily one of Canada’s greatest singer/songwriters. Yet, the guy gets no credit. He can lay down rocking party stompers like “Goes Like This” next to smooth, pensive cuts like this disc’s title track as if both flow smooth like a river. And […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Camosun College marketing and business instructor Anne BorrowmanKnow 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 marketing and business instructor Anne Borrowman and talked about pressures, wine, and […] Continue Reading |
