25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 7, 2024 issueCase closed (circuit): In our February 8, 1999 issue, we wrote about how the emergence of four closed-circuit television cameras in Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus was cause for concern. Although I’m not sure why, because, as writer L. Vanderbijl pointed out, there were already 13 cameras in operation at Lansdowne. Camosun manager of College Safety […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: On self-actualizationSelf-actualization is a hot topic these days. Everywhere I look I see phrases like “Love yourself!” or “Only you matter!” or, the one that particularly sets my teeth on edge, “Dance like nobody’s watching!” I can’t walk down the street without passing 10 gyms offering some new yoga routine that will change my life. It’s […] Continue Reading |
International student organization Enactus comes to CamosunInternational student organization Enactus has come to Vancouver Island; its first chapter on the island was formed at Camosun College’s Interurban campus last fall. Enactus has chapters in 33 different countries and is affiliated with 1,064 campus programs. The Camosun chapter of Enactus aims to provide a space for entrepreneurship and innovation to assist students […] Continue Reading |
Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Happy backs and hipsAs the first month of school gets on, you’re liking spending a lot more time sitting again, which is not ideal for the lower back or hips. A quick way to alleviate hip tightness is to shift off to one side of your chair so one buttock and one thigh are still on your chair. […] Continue Reading |
Things That Happen: February 7, 2024 issue |
Six websites to explore for internship opportunitiesFinding internships online can be challenging for many students, especially when you don’t know where to begin. Here are six websites you might want to check out to discover valuable internship opportunities and improve your hands-on experience and skills. riipen.com Riipen is a platform that connects students to real-world projects and learning opportunities. It also […] Continue Reading |
Takwak Comics: February 7, 2024 issue |
“Our time is coming; we can feel it.”: Camosun Chargers ready to finish seasons on a high noteThe Camosun Chargers teams all had different starts to their seasons, but they have one goal in common: to finish the season strong and make noise in the playoffs. The Chargers volleyball teams have had very similar seasons as of the time of writing this story in late January. They both started their season with […] Continue Reading |
The Drowsy Chaperone searches for light in dark timesToronto-based director and choreographer Dayna Tekatch’s adaptation of the play The Drowsy Chaperone is hitting the Canadian College of Performing Arts’ stage this month. And according to Tekatch, the original play had a very interesting journey in getting produced. “This play began as a wedding gift from a group of friends who were broke in […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: February 7, 2024 issue |
