Wikipedia being used as a university teaching toolEDMONTON (CUP) – A handful of University of Alberta classes have introduced Wikipedia to their classrooms as a teaching resource this past semester, despite criticisms about the website’s credibility in educational institutions. The initiative to integrate Wikipedia into classes began in the United States with the Wikimedia Foundation’s Wikipedia Education Program, but has expanded globally […] Continue Reading |
UBC students charged for Vancouver riotsVANCOUVER (CUP) – Two University of BC (UBC) students were among those charged on Nov. 30, when Crown Counsel handed down 61 charges against 25 suspected rioters in downtown Vancouver following game seven of the 2011 Stanley Cup finals. Alexander Peepre, a 20-year-old political science student, is to date the only person charged with assault […] Continue Reading |
Microsoft interested in Camosun students for new local officeA newly announced downtown Victoria branch of Microsoft Game Studios is considering some Camosun students for their 75-person team being assembled this year, according to technical director Chris Robertson. “Just because somebody got off the bus after a two-year diploma doesn’t mean that they don’t have the same abilities or future potential as someone who […] Continue Reading |
College policy allows more on-campus advertisingCamosun students can expect to see more advertising on campus this year, including a 12-foot long, floor-to-ceiling poster for Rogers Wireless in the Paul building at the Lansdowne campus. As of October, the college’s advertising policy changed to allow further business partnerships in an attempt to increase revenue. The college has since paired up with […] Continue Reading |
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 |
