Open Space: SOPA threatens online freedomsFreedom is one of the single most important ideals of this or any generation. Wars have been fought countless times throughout human history over freedoms. Freedom of religion, freedom from slavery, freedom of speech, freedom from oppression… the list goes on and on. Even now, wars and movements are combating these same afflictions worldwide – […] Continue Reading |
News briefs: radiology, whistleblowing, VFF, pizzaCamosun launching radiology program Camosun College recently announced the launch of Vancouver Island’s first Medical Radiography Technology program. The program starts with 16 spaces for full-time, first-year students in September. The province of BC is providing Camosun with nearly $3.4 million in funding for start-up costs and equipment purchases for the two-year diploma program. In […] Continue Reading |
The lizard of Oz: a memoirDavid Hudson opened the door to his traditional Queenslander home back in 1988 and welcomed us inside. Glad to be in out of the heat, we made our way to the cool centre of the house. He told us to make ourselves comfortable in the small sitting room while he went to the kitchen; he […] Continue Reading |
Choosing cheer: making bad holidays good againAs any student knows, it can be tough navigating the upcoming holiday season of marketing, family time, and festivities. Despite tired brain cells and weakened bank balances, the odds are good that students will bounce back from exams and be able jump into the holiday spirit. Still, while the holidays are great for some, this […] Continue Reading |
Holiday movie season brings thrills, chillsThe holidays are approaching like some kind of festive juggernaut, and while families are out representing consumerism, the Hollywood marketing machine likes to capitalize on this wanton spending by releasing their last wave of films for the year. So while you’re procrastinating and not buying gifts for your loved ones, a number of excellent films […] Continue Reading |
Future of sexual health clinic remains uncertainThe sexual health clinic at Camosun’s Lansdowne campus offers a place for students to go and, well, get their junk checked out. But funding for the clinic is never guaranteed, leaving it in a constant state of flux. The Camosun clinic, located on the top floor of the Richmond House and running 1:30-4:30 pm Thursdays, […] Continue Reading |
Earthy Edibles: Sensuous holiday sweetsOrange hazelnut truffles I learnt how to make truffles at a little hippie bakery I worked at in Ottawa a number of years ago, and I’m so glad I did. These little guys make delicious and impressive Christmas gifts, or special treats for those cold winter nights. And they’re really not as hard to make […] Continue Reading |
Comics: December 7, 2011 issue |
Green Your World: Climate-change info session excitesThe latest round of international climate-change negotiations in Durban, South Africa have begun and diplomats are trying to find a replacement agreement for the Kyoto Protocol. On the first night of negotiations, an information session took place in downtown Victoria, which was hosted by a local non-profit group called Majority for a Sustainable Society. The […] Continue Reading |
Professor publishes zombie essay collectionOTTAWA (CUP) – In 2009, University of Ottawa mathematics and statistics professor Robert Smith and his students wrote a paper When Zombies Attack!: Mathematical Modelling of an Outbreak of Zombie Infection. After two years of significant media buzz about his unusual publication, Smith has returned as the editor of a collection of essays on the […] Continue Reading |
