Open Space: White washedMy sociology textbook covers a touchy subject, maybe the touchiest yet for social beings: the question of what whiteness is, and the emergence of white-as-race. We are beginning to get a grip. It really bothers me that we continue to blame the “white” man for rampaging his way across the globe. I had hoped when […] Continue Reading |
20 years ago in NexusDig deep: The first story in our October 5, 1992 issue was about how there was a movie called Digger being filmed in the Camosun parking lot. Now, this one may not have turned into a time-tested classic, but it did boast at least one big name. Yes, for a period in 1992, the one […] Continue Reading |
Writers talk about the process behind the wordsWriting is a versatile form of communication. Writing is a way of sharing information from one source to another and, depending on execution, can signify something much deeper than words on a surface. Getting a particular message out correctly in writing can be difficult because it takes using certain words in a certain way to […] Continue Reading |
Eye on campus: October 3 – October 16Wednesday, October 3 Healthy mind ambassador An information session at the Interurban campus from 12–1 pm hopes to aid in the elimination of the stigmas that go hand-in-hand with mental health issues. The organizers are looking for students to become “ambassadors of the healthy mind and help to decrease the stigma of mental health issues, […] Continue Reading |
Local, Live, and Loud: October 3 – 16, 2012Wednesday, October 3 B-Real, Pocket Kings, Sirreal, JM Drumbeats, DJ Speedy Shoes Club 90ne9, $25, 9 pm Ever since the smoking ban came about in BC, it must really be hard for these guys to get away with their herbacious hobbies. I mean, at least back in the day you might be able to make […] Continue Reading |
News briefs: Camosun international student uptake soars, Royals rocking, nursing agreement reachedCamosun breaks personal record with international student intake Camosun College has recorded its largest ever amount of foreign students this September. An increase of over 120 students, or 27 percent, has taken place since this same time last year, with 578 international students from 53 different countries around the world helping to make Camosun a […] Continue Reading |
Camosun contest spotlights diversityDiversity is an important part of Camosun College. It’s cliche but it’s true: characteristics of age, gender, ethnic heritage, culture, sexual orientation, religion, and abilities make up a big part of the Camosun culture. To celebrate this, Camosun is hosting its first Diversity Story Challenge, a chance for all Camosun students to share their stories. […] Continue Reading |
How to dress to impress at a job interviewDressing for a job interview can be incredibly challenging. One of the biggest problems students face entering the workforce is being underdressed. What is the difference between business, business casual, and just plain old casual? How do you fit into a business’s dress code without completely losing your personality in a sea of black business […] Continue Reading |
Farmbox brings produce to campusA new student-run endeavour is offering the Camosun community access to local, organic produce right on their academic doorstep. The Camosun Farmbox began in April and Kim Cummins, Farmbox mastermind, spent the summer providing students and other community members with pre-ordered boxes filled with fruit, vegetables, greens, and herbs fresh from Greater Victoria farms. And […] Continue Reading |
Local poet uses words to challenge societyPoetry is reflective; poetry is concentrated; poetry can slow down time. Poetry is also like freeze-dried foodstuffs. At least it is according to local poet John Barton. Barton, who’s about to launch For the Boy with the Eyes of the Virgin: Selected Poems, his latest collection of poems, says that poetry, when done powerfully, can […] Continue Reading |
