20 years ago in NexusHuh?: Our January 25, 1993 issue featured an article titled “A woman and her wolf,” which was about a local woman and her pet… wolf. The animal, named Karpatheon, was “98% Timber wolf” who lived in James Bay in a “makeshift den in a basement suite.” Karpatheon enjoyed running through Beacon Hill Park and, as […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Rethinking ProtestsThe first time I went to a protest on the lawn of the parliament buildings was a waste of time. My first real act of civil disobedience, I fully expected to be pepper sprayed, sucker-punched, and arrested by truncheon-wielding cops. I even had a 50/50 mix of Maalox and water in a spray bottle for […] Continue Reading |
Eye on campus: January 23 – February 4Wednesday, January 30 Cinema Politica Camosun’s informative film series continues as Cinema Politica presents Call Me Salma, a documentary film about a young woman from Bangladesh who enters into the world of trans-sexuality. The film screens in Fisher 100, Lansdowne at 3 pm and is free and open to the public. Go to cinemapolitica.org/film/call-me-salma for […] Continue Reading |
That Face explores what it means to be part of a familyDirector Judy Treloar hopes That Face will grab audiences the same way it grabbed her when she first saw the play. That was in New Zealand, three years ago. After seeing the play, she was so moved by it that she went and bought the script. “I took the script back to where I was staying,” […] Continue Reading |
The prophets of local non-profitsWhenever I read the next great mental-health study or report, I’m reminded of a scene in The Life of Brian. Brian is about to be crucified, propelling lover Judith into action. She charges into their Judean rebel group’s board meeting, shouting, “Do something!” The president, Reg, played to perfection by John Cleese, nods enthusiastically and […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Chicken pasta perfectionHello, good evening, goodbye, and hello again! My name is Patrick Hallihan, and I like to eat, a lot. And I don’t just mean in terms of how much I like eating, but the quantities I eat, as well. And I think many of my fellow students would share my joy of food, even if […] Continue Reading |
Juggling fest teaches the art of playFor those who’ve dreamed of running away with the circus, performing magnificent feats with hoops and fire, and delighting awestruck audiences around the world, the Victoria Juggle and Flow Festival will light the way. This year’s festival is the seventh of its kind and features performances by some of the West Coast’s greatest ground-level circus […] Continue Reading |
DECA club means businessA business club at Camosun Collge is giving students real-life experience in the business world. DECA is aimed at developing students’ professionalism and leadership skills through networking, volunteer work, and competitions. The experience gives members opportunity in the world of business to give them an edge in the competitive field. Jasmine Giesbrecht, an accounting student […] Continue Reading |
Eye on campus: January 9 – 22Wednesday, January 9 Interurban Mini CamFest Join the holiday-hungover representatives of your Camosun College Student Society for a day of “handbooks, donuts, fruit, and information.” Wednesday’s festivities at the Interurban campus start at 6:03 pm (?), but we’re going to use creative license and just say it’s running throughout the day, so go grab some, […] Continue Reading |
Local, Live, and Loud: January 9 – 22, 2013Friday, January 11 Isobel Trigger, Milk, Smash Boom Pow, Weak Patrol Logan’s Pub, 9:30 pm Jason Lee skateboarded to a song by a band called Milk back in Video Days circa 1991. I’m willing to bet that none of the guys in the Victoria version have ever even heard of them. They recorded a tune […] Continue Reading |
