Wildthings: October 4, 2023 issue |
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News Briefs: October 4, 2023 issueSocks for a cause Camosun’s school of Arts & Science is asking for your socks this October in Socktober, a sock-focused clothing drive.The department is asking for new socks for both children and adults and will be accepting donations until Wednesday, November 1. Students can bring their donations to Fisher 104. Supports offered for Professional […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society: Thanksgiving Food Drive and Stone SoupHere at Camosun College, student food insecurity has become the elephant in the room. Due to spiralling costs of living, our learners are increasingly forced to make a choice between full bellies and paying the bills. While post-secondary studies can be challenging at the best of times, the added pressure of wondering where the next […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Hallie Spoor hits all the right notes on new EPHallie Spoor Heart Like Thunder (Independent) 3.5/5 Brooklyn-based Americana artist Hallie Spoor’s latest release, the Heart Like Thunder EP, provides an insightful lens into the folk genre. Spoor—who was raised in Colorado—shows the thematic context of folk’s rural roots through the connectivity of her storytelling. The EP offers a developing new voice to the folk […] Continue Reading |
British Columbia Federation of Students campaign fights for affordable educationThe BC Federation of Students (BCFS) has recently launched the Rise Up campaign, which calls for more government funding for post-secondary institutions, and less of a reliance on international student fees. The Rise Up campaign was born from two other BCFS campaigns: Fairness to International Students and Fund It, Fix It. BCFS secretary-treasurer Jessie Niikoi […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Campus bus service needs to get better, saferBus service to and from campus needs to improve. Especially with another rainy winter in Victoria fast approaching—that means cold, wet mornings and afternoons await those of us who have the absolute “pleasure” of using the bus to get to school. I’m only a few weeks into my first semester here, but I’ve seen my […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: The Equalizer 3 powerful end to trilogyThe Equalizer 3 3/4 One of the most interesting action franchise trilogies that I’ve ever seen is The Equalizer series. While these three films aren’t perfect, they deliver kinetic action sequences and an engaging performance by franchise lead Denzel Washington. I’m happy to report that the third film is no exception. It delivers fast-paced action, […] Continue Reading |
Student creates Spotify playlist of Camosun student musiciansCamosun Music Performance student Trevor McMorran, also a member of jazz-infused rock band Baba Chaka, has created a Spotify playlist to showcase the talent of Camosun student musicians. The playlist is called “Camosun-VCM Students!” and McMorran hopes that the playlist keeps on growing even after he graduates. The playlist includes music from any student, not […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: October 4, 2023 issue |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Dopamine, part oneCollege is challenging. From quizzes to labs, coursework can take a lot out of you. One thing that many students, including myself, struggle with is focusing for long periods of time. Lectures that last for two to three hours are extremely challenging to sit through without checking your phone multiple times. But why is it […] Continue Reading |