Open Space: Texting and driving needs stiffer punishmentA lot of drivers have this narcissistic notion that they are the best drivers in the world. It’s as if they believe Jeff Gordon taught them to drive, when, realistically, most drivers behave as if they’ve ingested Charlie Sheen’s tiger blood. Worse yet, some of these same people text behind the wheel, when the vehicle’s […] Continue Reading |
Earthy Edibles: Muddled drinks for muddled mindsI’ve found that in these last grinding weeks of papers and assignments, my alcohol consumption has increased dramatically. This isn’t really the most logical way to behave when one has more responsibilities than usual, but it definitely makes things a lot more fun. So, school’s out… for my liver, at least. I’ve wanted to make […] Continue Reading |
Camosun’s budget increases tuition, axes programsCamosun’s new budget: • 2% increase in tuition • 46 jobs potentially cut • 1 radio station shut down • 3 programs cut or suspended Between the two percent increase in tuition, cutting as many as 46 staff and faculty, the shutting down of the college’s radio station and the cuts or suspensions of three […] Continue Reading |
Double Teamed: Time to explore the porno beatsPornography is becoming so mainstream, we decided it was time to Double Team it. Clorisa: Here’s the funny thing about pornography: my understanding is that it’s abundant, and free, but if someone was like, “Clorisa, go find us some free pornography,” I wouldn’t really know how to do that. Google? I’ve never downloaded or ever […] Continue Reading |
Green Your World: Bringing the farm to CamosunThere’s something really satisfying about hitting up a farmer’s market and making yourself a good meal. It doesn’t happen often when you’re a student on an Ichiban and Kraft Dinner budget, but when you spend the extra time and money, your body and brain love you for it. Maybe you’re like me, and all of […] Continue Reading |
Making the summer count by donating timeThe semester is rapidly coming to an end and most Camosun students will be scrambling to find a menial summer job to pay off those loathsome bills. But a lot of summer jobs lack relevancy towards a career aspiration. For some students, the way around this is to volunteer. Camosun Sports Management student Sarah Smith […] Continue Reading |
DIwhY?If you’ve ever baked your own bread, knitted yourself some mittens, or planted a backyard carrot or two, you’re part of a growing cultural revolution known as do it yourself, or DIY. Urban farming, home-brewing, independent publishing… the culture of DIY has infiltrated the lives of people the world over and is only getting stronger. […] Continue Reading |
Local, Live, and Loud: April 11-May 4Friday, April 13 Joel Plaskett, guests Alix Goolden Performance Hall, $25, 7:30 PM Joel Plaskett is to Canada what zippers are to clothing, going essentially unnoticed in the large scheme of things, but both extremely handy, and an attractive alternative to buttons or clasps. get your zip on with Plaskett. Thursday, April 19 The Beautiful […] Continue Reading |
Eye on Campus: April 11-30Monday, April 16-Friday, April 20 Textbook buyback The first of the two end-of-the-term textbook buybacks begins on April 16. There will be another buyback the following week, but that textbook you want to sell will probably no longer be taken. So don’t miss it. Take your books to the campus bookstore during regular business hours. […] Continue Reading |
News briefs: Save Comm, Regional Skills, Craigflower Bridge, video games, WarholStudents campaign for communications at Camosun Students in Camosun College’s Applied Communication Program (ACP), one of several programs affected as part of Camosun’s 2012/13 budget, have initiated campaigns to try and generate awareness and action. Save the Village! is a Facebook and Twitter campaign to try and save Camosun’s campus radio station, which is part […] Continue Reading |
