AGGV exhibit showcases local tattoo art and culture

Local tattoo artistry and culture is the focus of Tender Touch, an art exhibit at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. As a teenager, exhibit curator Mel Granley was interested in tattoos and body modification, noting that both her mother and grandfather had tattoos. Over the past 10 years, Granley has built a relationship with […]

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Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Sticking to resolutions

Happy New Year, Camosun students! This is the time of year when many of us set goals and resolutions, or aim to implement new habits. However, if you’re anything like me, many of those big goals or habits fall to the wayside by February. In this column, I’ll share some actionable tips to help you […]

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Camosun College ranks nationally in applied research list

For the ninth year in a row Camosun College has ranked nationally in the top 50 research colleges for 2023. This time around, the college came in at number 47 on the list, compiled by Research Infosource, a Canadian research, consulting, and publishing firm. The branch of Camosun that focuses on applied research is Camosun […]

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BCFS campaign recommends tuition freeze, more government funding

The British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS) is aiming to freeze student tuition with its Fund It, Fix It campaign. The campaign also recommends that the provincial government invest an additional $500 million annually for post-secondary-institution operational costs so the institutions don’t have an over-reliance on domestic and international student tuition. Camosun College Student Society […]

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Lenin’s Embalmers uses gallows humour to make statement

What would you do if Joseph Stalin asked you to come up with a way to preserve Vladimir Lenin’s corpse for all time? Success would change your life forever; failure would end your life abruptly. This is the high-pressure scenario two Jewish scientists found themselves facing in 1920s Russia, and the stage play of this […]

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Nic’s Flicks: The best and worst of 2023

It’s almost time for winter break, and that means it’s time for my top five best and worst movies of the year. Let’s start with the best. 5: Barbie I loved this movie. I loved its imperative feminist messages about empowerment. I enjoyed the lead comic performances from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as well […]

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