25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 18, 2026 issueUnfriendly beans: In the February 19, 2001 issue of Nexus, writer Aaron Karapinka wrote about the negative effects coffee can have and the massive industry behind it built on exploitative labour practices. Fair trade coffee is a good alternative, but that gets expensive fast and few people are willing to pay more for something that’s […] Continue Reading |
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Spark to Flame showcases Victoria Conservatory of Music studentsSpark to Flame is a student concert held by the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM), a satellite campus of Camosun College. The annual concert is a tradition of the VCM as it works to highlight the talents of its students and engage the public, who may not have otherwise attended this type of event. Seven […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: February 18, 2026 issueCollege issues budget update Camosun College recently made public its revenue and expenditures for the nine fiscal months ending December 31, 2025. The college reported a deficit of $4.6 million; the budgeted deficit is $3.1 million. In a statement, the college said it is “not unusual” to report a deficit at this point in the […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society brings bingo and trivia to campusThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is bringing game nights, consisting of bingo and trivia, to both Interurban and Lansdowne campuses. These events were started by CCSS pride director Acacia Tooth, who wanted to bring some more fun to students. “I personally love going to bingo and trivia at Vicious Poodle and Friends of Dorothy,” […] Continue Reading |
Camosun grad starts new record label to support artistsIt’s always nice to hear success stories from those who walked the halls of Camosun before you, a bit like the universe chucking you gently under the chin and letting you know that there is hope. Naomi Kavka, who graduated from the music diploma program at the Victoria Conservatory of Music through Camosun way back […] Continue Reading |
Tsukino-Con brings anime magic back to UVicTsukino-Con is back at UVic this year, and anime fans are no doubt hyped to attend another convention full of fun panels and unique art and merchandise from vendors, and to gather with like-minded people who share their passion. Olivia Csiki is a UVic student and an avid cosplayer who began volunteering at Tsukino-Con—which is […] Continue Reading |
Pacific Baroque Festival 2026 to focus on Spanish connectionsBack for its 22nd season, the Pacific Baroque Festival focuses this time around on Spanish influences. This collaboration between The Victoria Conservatory of Music and Christ Church Cathedral invites audiences to explore the rich and diverse sound world of baroque Spain, where the popular influences of Italian and French musical culture blend with Iberian traditions […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: The predatory math of campus parkingSprinting through campus from the depths of the Lansdowne parking lot to get to my class in the Young Building has become my new morning routine. During winter break, my preferred parking lot was fenced off, making the rest of the lot more crowded than usual and leaving me no choice but to park at […] Continue Reading |
