Lecture series looks at gender-identity issues

Gender: what that word really means today is a complex issue. To help examine the complexities of the concept, an upcoming lecture series will explore what gender means for individuals and within our society. Gender Identity: Understanding Trans-Identities begins November 2 at the Lansdowne campus. Camosun College Student Society Pride director Daphne Crossman and Camosun […]

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Microfinance discussion seeks solution to poverty

An on-campus panel discussion on November 9 will tackle the contentious issue of microfinance and how it may help alleviate poverty in Africa. Overseen by Camosun sociology professor Francis Adu-Fibiri, the panel will discuss the pros and cons of the lending practice known as microfinance, the impact it can have on poor communities, and especially […]

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College provides mental-health screenings

Camosun counsellors will be trying to find out how students and staff are doing mentally during Mental Health Awareness Week at the college. The college is providing free mental-health screenings on Thursday, November 3 at the main floor of the library on Lansdowne campus for all interested students and staff (staff screenings are from 9 […]

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Sports briefs: golf, basketball, Chargers results, Royals

Camosun fourth at golf nationals The Camosun College Chargers finished fourth overall at the 2011 PING CCAA National Golf Championships. The Chargers fell from second overall at the end of the first round, which coach John Randle said made for a disappointing day, but he’s happy with how his players reacted to the turn of […]

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News briefs: CCSS election results, Africa Calling, lobbying Ottawa

CCSS election results in The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) have announced the results of their fall elections. Jordan Sandwith and Deanna Srdic are Interurban directors,  Archie D’Souza and Peggy Liu are Lansdowne directors, and Bradley Clements is the Lansdowne executive. A referendum was passed to increase the CCSS levy by nine cents per month […]

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Local, Live, and Loud: November 2-15

Tuesday, November 8 Elliot Brood, One Hundred Dollars Sugar, 8 pm, $20 Touring Days into Years, Ontario-based alt-country/folk outfit Elliot Brood are in Victoria to raise midterm spirits. Plus, the dude plays a banjo, and banjos are dope. Wednesday, November 9 Mickey Avalon, with guests Club90NE9, 9 pm, $20 Don’t make a Jane Fonda reference, […]

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Eye on Campus: November 2-15

Wednesday, November 2; Wednesday, November 9; Wednesday, November 16 Gender Identity: Understanding Trans-identities Camosun Pride presents an ongoing lecture series on a variety of gender and trans-identity topics. Admission is $5 (or a donation of a new pair of socks, which will be given to AIDS Vancouver Island) and all money raised will go to […]

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Camosun cyclists hope for better racks, get storage

Camosun College plans on installing secure bike storage on the Lansdowne campus and bike tune-up stations on both campuses, but staff and students are frustrated with the current state of campus bike racks. Camosun currently has a little over 200 rack spots at each campus. Some of the racks are underused, but some are overflowing, […]

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Worth the Trip: Big breakfasts

Campus Caf Lansdowne campus Big breakfast (two eggs, sausage or bacon, two slices of toast, and hashbrowns) $6.48 Presentation and service Jason: The cafeteria in the morning can be a scary place with tired students desperate for their caffeine fix. Through the maze of weary miserable students, you can find the big breakfast, a safe […]

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