Pacific Baroque Festival celebrates musical artistry borne from tragedyThe Thirty Years’ War, during the first half of the 17th century, was a period of intense political and religious upheaval in Europe, which claimed the lives of millions of soldiers and civilians due to conflict and famine. However, it was also a time of artistic flourish. “Somehow, the music that came out of that […] Continue Reading |
Reasons to Live… In Victoria: Janevca a work in progressI turned 37 in January, which, in the words of my good friend, is “chilling.” Come to usher me into my 37th year is a medical condition that has been causing me significant pain and decreased mobility. Along with feelings of grief and self-pity, I’m also feeling grateful for the wonderful things my body has […] Continue Reading |
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Love letters: Tales of dating–the good, the bad, and the unpleasantHaylie Ewing contributing writer Growing up in a group of friends more focused on video games than relationships, the topic of flirting and romance rarely came up. I wasn’t really interested in dating, either; I enjoyed watching high-school love drama from afar. That is, until I met this guy when we were both 16. We […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Film Festival showcases documentary on family curseIt’s lights, camera, and action for the Victoria Film Festival (VFF). The VFF celebrates cinema and this year will bring together filmmakers and film enthusiasts for 120 movies. One movie screening this year is Ghosts of the Sea, a documentary that delves into Virginia Tangvald’s search for clues about her brother Thomas’ death at sea, […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: February 5, 2025 issueChargers recognize student athletes The Camosun Chargers recently recognized graduating volleyball student athletes. On Saturday, February 1, Chantelle Dobie, Kris La Guardia, and Liam Conlin were recognized at Seniors Night. As of press time, both Chargers men’s and women’s volleyball teams are 8-8 this season. See camosun.ca/chargers for more info. Camosun announces West Shore programming […] Continue Reading |
The Coda continues a legacy with new downtown music venueWhile Victoria’s music scene is reeling over the consistent loss of venues, Al Smith and Christina Morrison are filling the gap with The Coda. The two are no strangers to the music community and knew they had to step up to save what is left of a piece of history in Hermann’s Upstairs. Smith and […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 5, 2025 issueMosaics and melting pots: Our February 7, 2000 issue was maximalist. On the cover it read “diversity” in at least 30 different fonts, smudged into each other with bright saturated colours. Loudly, it prepared the reader for a full-page documentation of a student discussion on the subject of diversity. Despite the trouble in finding enough […] Continue Reading |
