New Music Revue: Earth Altar and Sun Below put heart and soul into their metalEarth Altar/Sun Below Inter Terra Solis (Black Throne Productions) 3.5/5 Inter Terra Solis is a split record between metal bands Earth Altar and Sun Below, who boast a very similar sound to each other, reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and Tool. Often, metal bands can blend together through an over-reliance on volume and distortion, […] Continue Reading |
Truth and Reconciliation: A deep dive into what it means to one Camosun studentThe following contains mentions of racism, genocide, and various types of violence. Please only read this if you are in a mental space where you are able to handle reading through this difficult subject matter. I acknowledge that I am on the traditional territory of the Esquimalt, W̱SÁNEĆ, T’Sou-ke, Tsawout, and Songhees peoples, whose relationship […] Continue Reading |
While Black examines Black representation in art worldOne wonderful thing about being an artist is the absolute broadness of the world, the millions of opportunities for muse. However, an art lover will often not think about what the art world lacks, or what it might be needing. The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is currently hosting an exhibition whose theme is entirely […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper September 5, 2023 full issueRead the whole issue here. Continue Reading |
Dara Ó Briain to bring the yuks to Royal TheatreIrish comedian Dara Ó Briain first became interested in comedy through a very serious medium. Ó Briain—who will be performing at the Royal Theatre this month—got intrigued with the art of making people laugh while attending debates in university. “In Irish universities we do debating in a big way, which means big public debates,” says […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: September 5, 2023 issueCamosun looks into Interurban food hub Camosun College is exploring the idea of potentially opening a food hub—a shared-use food and beverage processing facility—at its Interurban campus. Based on a study conducted by Greenchain Consulting, the facility could include Indigenous cooking and culinary programming, food business incubation, business education and training, food innovation services, a […] Continue Reading |
Chargers golf tournament brings alumni together for weekendFor Camosun Chargers alumni, the chance to reconnect with old teammates and classmates is coming this September in the form of a golf tournament, banquet, and games held at Highland Pacific Golf Course. This will be the second annual Chargers Golf Tournament fundraiser, with alumni activities happening on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. […] Continue Reading |
Student podcast offers glimpse into Fine Furniture programDuring his time at the Fine Furniture/Joinery program at Camosun College, Joel Feinman created a podcast, Pleasure in the Deeds of the Present, where he delves into the history of the class by interviewing his teachers and fellow classmates. Originally a public defender in Arizona, Feinman moved to Canada with his wife and decided to […] Continue Reading |
Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Getting focusedAh, September, the month of getting back to work or school after summer holidays. If you’re anything like me, September feels a bit like New Year’s: exciting new beginnings of classes or work, or returning to the rewarding and comfortable rhythm of structure. Whether you’re experiencing your first journey away from your parental home or […] Continue Reading |
Tastes of Victoria: Fresh new startsA new term is starting, and I still can’t figure out what my favourite part about that is. It’s exciting to think about all the new faces that will come across the campus and all the new readers joining me right now. As an international student in a new town, in a whole new country, […] Continue Reading |
