Not the Last Word: The fight against stigmaSomething that’s always on my mind is the stigma that continues to exist in the world. Society as a whole has deposited people into certain roles, and it’s a time where people are fighting back against the role they may have been cast in. What is the role that addicted people have fallen into? People […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 29, 2023 issueWellness at Wilna: In Nexus’ November 30, 1998 issue, contributor Priya Vohora wrote about Camosun College’s Alternative Health Fair ’98, which was held in the Wilna Thomas Cultural Centre on November 19. Some of the exhibits on display included acupressure, chiropractic posture check, herbal medicine, vitamins and supplements, and organic produce. Vohora reported feeling relief […] Continue Reading |
Holidays through the eyes of Camosun College studentsHave we gone through some strange time warp or is it really the holiday season again? My editor is confirming that December is, in fact, inevitable, and in response to the upcoming holidays, Nexus writers have gathered together to share our stories, thoughts, and beliefs—and, of course, because we’re journalists, the occasional challenge to consumerism. […] Continue Reading |
What’s This? A College Meme?: November 29, 2023 issue |
Open Space: Camosun needs to be more accepting of AIWhile being one of the biggest challenges for educators in decades, artificial intelligence also provides us with a unique opportunity to enhance the quality of our education. Just as we did with the emergence of computers and then the internet, Camosun College and educators in general are taking a close-minded approach to the adoption of […] Continue Reading |
When My Ghost Sings descriptive exploration of stroke recovery and loveUpon first reading When My Ghost Sings by Tara Sidhoo Fraser, I expected a story describing the author’s experience before and after recovering from a brain injury, but what I didn’t expect was the beautiful, vivid imagery that places the reader in the story and hurls a variety of emotions at them. When My Ghost […] Continue Reading |
Stupid Fucking Bird more than a stupid fucking playWith a provocative title and a deep connection to classical theatre, Stupid Fucking Bird is taking over Theatre Inconnu. The play is a modern retelling of Chekhov’s The Seagull that remains quite faithful to the original plot. Director Morgan Gadd’s appreciation for the source material deeply inspired the direction taken for the play. “The Seagull […] Continue Reading |
Peter and the Star Catcher brings adventure to stageThis holiday season, the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) is bringing Peter and the Star Catcher to the stage. The play will be directed by CCPA chair of acting Evan Frayne, who says it will take audiences on a fun adventure with all of their favourite characters from the original story. “Peter and the […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society concerned over Student Experience changesCamosun College recently dissolved its Student Experience division, allocating most of its workload to its Education and Innovation division, a decision that has raised concerns with the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS). Domestic and international registration will now be under the Partnerships division of the college, while the other duties that were under Student Experience […] Continue Reading |
Nature Tongue: Gender disparity in EngineeringWhat does an institution that honours differences look like? What does it look like to not just make shallow blanket statements of desired change or welcoming a specific group into a space, but to take action to create systemic change? Too many times people throw in the flag, deeming something incorrigible, when really not enough […] Continue Reading |
