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 |
Food carts come to Camosun campusesFood trucks are all the rage in major cities throughout Canada and the United States, and now they’re coming to Camosun College. These trucks tend to be stocked with a mobile kitchen, which usually contains a deep fryer and all the ingredients needed to satisfy hungry patrons wherever these drivable diners desire. And now, thanks […] Continue Reading |
One Wave event celebrates youth and cultureThose who are all burnt out from beers and bands after Rifflandia might want to check out a different kind of festival, one that celebrates indigenous culture, art, dance, and other cool-sounding activities. The fifth annual One Wave Festival is a free event for people of all ages, including storytelling, live art, a community art […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: September 19, 2012 issuePropagandhi Failed States (Epitaph Records) 3/5 Outspoken Winnipeg-based rockers Propagandhi are on their sixth full-length album, and if you haven’t heard these guys since their early Fat Wreck Chords albums, well, you’re in for a bit of a surprise. Is it a pleasant one? I don’t think “pleasant” quite fits. “Ripping,” maybe. The departure from […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: Trauma warningIn the last few weeks I was invited to speak at suicide prevention events. The queer community has some of the highest self-harm rates in comparison to other demographics, especially youth. It’s important that we talk about issues surrounding mental health and self-harm. Part of the problem is the deeply rooted social stigma attached to […] Continue Reading |
A message from the Camosun College student society: September 19, 2012 issueThe future, what comes after graduation, is something that is often on the minds of postsecondary students. In particular, most of us worry about being able to get a job after graduation. Having volunteer experience is a great way to build up your resume in preparation for job-hunting; because the last two years are usually […] Continue Reading |
Comics: September 19, 2012 issueNoble Sloth Manifesto By Libby Hopkinson Continue Reading |
20 years ago in Nexus: September 19, 2012 issueWell, that’s good news: In our last issue, we looked back 20 years at our September 8, 1992 issue, where we found an article about the library shortening its hours due to budget cuts. Well, we’re happy to report that looking back 20 years two weeks later, to our September 21, 1992 issue, we found […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Thanks for the pass-upBeing passed up by BC Transit was the best part of my first week back at Camosun. I had made my way through that week with that student holy trinity of faith, hope, and patience. Faith that my loans would arrive, and hope that the lineup at the bookstore would see me through the door […] Continue Reading |
Childhood cancer survivor cycles Vancouver IslandAfter 14 years of having Tour de Rock support sending him to Camp Goodtimes, 20-year-old cancer survivor Matt Webb now has the opportunity to send other young cancer fighters to the same camp as a junior rider on the Tour de Rock 2012 team. Tour de Rock raises money for pediatric cancer research and programs […] Continue Reading |
