Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Shaping your circle of friendsWhile doing some research for this column, I stumbled upon a mind-boggling statistic: 80 percent of people will have failed or completely abandoned their New Year’s resolutions by February 1. My hope is that those of you who read my column several weeks ago on New Year’s resolutions fall into the minority of people who […] Continue Reading |
Student bus pass gets new look this year with Umo card and appCamosun College Student Society sponsored content The U-Pass—a bus pass for students—is one of the most-used services provided jointly by the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) and Camosun College, and it’s gone through some pretty big changes recently. You’ve probably heard of the Umo app or card by now; this is how students now use […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: February 7, 2024 issueTemporary cap on international student permits announced On Monday, January 22, the federal government announced that it has set a two-year cap on the amount of approved study permits given to international students. Approximately 360,000 permits will be allotted for 2024—a 35% decrease from 2023. Each province will have its own cap, the amounts of […] Continue Reading |
wildthings: February 7, 2024 issue |
Open Space: Camosun’s snow decisions preventable mistakesMany students—myself included—were shocked and displeased with Camosun College’s decisions during the recent snowfall. On Wednesday, January 17, Victoria residents woke to the gentle falling of snow—but by 10 am, the snow wasn’t so gentle. This was completely in line with what had been forecast by various weather networks. This wasn’t a surprise fall, which […] Continue Reading |
Students upset over Camosun College snow closuresOn Wednesday, January 17, and Thursday, January 18, snowfall caused Camosun College to cancel classes and close its doors at noon on both days. Some students were happy with the college’s decision, but others were quick to question why it decided to open in the first place, criticizing the foresight of decision-makers. Those students promptly […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper January 24, 2024 full issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Wizard Death deliver polished metal on I Am the NightWizard Death I Am the Night (Wise Blood Records) 4/5 Wizard Death is the father/son duo of Tim and Alexander Kenefic respectively, who mix ’80s metal vocals with a modern metal/rock sound. Formed in 2023, they have a polished sound with elaborate guitar riffs and driving drum lines. Listening to I Am the Night, I […] Continue Reading |
wildthings: January 24, 2024 issue |
Neighbourhood cat brings joy and concern to Lansdowne campusIf you’re a Camosun College student taking classes at the Lansdowne campus, you might have noticed a cat hanging around the school. That cat’s name is Alaska; she’s a four-year-old brown-striped tabby who loves to spend her days at the college hanging out with students and getting into trouble. Alaska’s owner Jocelyn Preston says that […] Continue Reading |
