Camosun alumnus Ren Louie releases second children’s bookChild wonder meets cultural traditions in Camosun alumnus Ren Louie’s second children’s book, Teachings of the Drum. Based on his own life, the story teaches children about Indigenous drums and embracing cultural identity. A 2019 graduate of Camosun’s Indigenous Studies program, Louie says the book is also a personal reflection of his own cultural relationship. […] Continue Reading |
Listen and Learn: Dayglo Abortions member looks back on controversy at CamosunReminding everyone that they’re still alive, local punks Dayglo Abortions kicked off their cross-Canada Not Dead Yet tour on Friday, May 17 at Phoenix Bar & Grill. The Dayglos (“A Canadian punk band that uses satire and sarcasm as a weapon,” according to their Facebook page; “Insolence vs. intolerance since 1980.”) have a reputation for […] Continue Reading |
June HoroscopeAries (March 21 – April 19) During the first half of the month, you’re more likely to think before you speak—especially with siblings and neighbours—as the Gemini new moon sextiles your third house. Into the middle and end of the month, you may feel the urge to beautify your home with the influence of Venus […] Continue Reading |
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria opens two galleries to show new viewThe Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV) recently made a big change in how it displays its collections. Having amassed a substantial archive of Asian, Indigenous, and Canadian art and artifacts, the AGGV has opened two ongoing galleries to permanently display their collections to the public. The new venture is called A View From Here, […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: June 5, 2024 issue |
Camosun alumnus shares love of learning through tutoringMatthew Heywood has learned a thing or two as a Camosun College student and instructional assistant, and now he’s eager to share his knowledge. Heywood is a Physics instructional assistant at Camosun, and he also runs Heywood Academies, a tutoring business. Heywood studied Mechanical Engineering at Camosun and Engineering at UVic, and he completed several […] Continue Reading |
Breakin’ down the budget: What Budget 2024 means for me and youBudget 2024 has gotten quite a bit of coverage in the news lately, centred around the changes to the capital gains tax. Some experts claim that the new federal budget provides a welcome reprieve to families and disadvantaged communities, but others have been critical of the capital gains measures. What hasn’t been discussed in nearly […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Peter Bibby’s Drama King excruciatingly mediocrePeter Bibby Drama King (Spinning Top Records) 3/5 Drama King—the fourth album from Australian indie-rock artist Peter Bibby—is excruciatingly mediocre, as the good songs don’t make up for the bad ones. The first four songs on the album are a slow buildup of tension to “Baby Squid,” a track that puts you into the less-than-sober […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper May 8, 2024 full issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
Open Space: Food insecurity an unnecessary crisisStop wasting food, Canada—starving students have suffered enough. Post-secondary students across Canada are grappling with food insecurity, a stark reality that hinders their ability to thrive academically and personally. With rising tuition fees and housing costs, and limited financial aid, many students find themselves unable to afford nutritious meals regularly. The resulting conditions are poorer […] Continue Reading |
