Breaking the silence: One student’s struggle with an eating disorderJust over two years ago, I was laying in an emergency room hospital bed staring at my phone thinking, “How do I explain this to my mom?” For 30 years I had hidden an eating disorder from her but this time it almost killed me. It was time to break the silence; I needed help. […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: April 5, 2023 issueTake a library survey, enter to win a prize The Camosun College library has a brief survey open until April 14; after filling out the survey, students can sign up to be entered into a draw for the chance to win a gift card to the college bookstore. Students can access the survey by going […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College instructor runs for drug awarenessThe most devastating thing that can happen to a parent is losing their child; a parent should never have to go through that level of pain. But at the end of last August, that’s exactly what happened to Camosun College School of Access instructor Jessica Michalofsky when she lost her son Aubrey to toxic drug […] Continue Reading |
Mental Health and Criminal Justice certificate looks at criminal justice, mental health, addictionsCamosun Mental Health and Criminal Justice (MHCJ) instructor Eva Silden recognizes that Vancouver Island is in need of increased communication between frontline workers due to issues relating to mental health and the ongoing drug crisis. That’s what she hopes the MHCJ certificate program can help with. MHCJ is an eight-month program designed to support and […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: April 5, 2023 issue |
Nic’s Flicks: All Quiet on the Western Front engaging, stunning, hauntingAll Quiet on the Western Front 3.5/4 One of the most interesting movies that Netflix has ever made is Edward Berger’s adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic anti-war book All Quiet on the Western Front. Thanks to sweeping cinematography, a haunting musical score, and faithfulness to its beloved source material, this movie is a masterpiece […] Continue Reading |
Walking the Balance Beam: Losing balance during lossThere are many ways to experience grief and loss. When we hear the words “grief” and “loss,” we inevitably associate them with death. But loss can be felt over the most unexpected situations, and we can suddenly be thrown into a state of mind that makes it seem impossible to function in the way we’re […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: March 22, 2023 issueTravelled: In our March 23, 1998 issue, we reported that a few Camosun Nursing students travelled to Bolivia to volunteer at orphanages; their instructor Dianne Perry had volunteered there and encouraged her students to do the same. The Nursing students spent 10 weeks cleaning, cooking, and getting the children ready for school. Nursing student Kerri […] Continue Reading |
Tastes of Victoria: Sen Zushi unique, delightful experienceAfter a busy midterm week, there’s nothing better than a refreshing break. And, as far as I know, there’s nothing more refreshing than Japanese food. Sen Zushi is a pretty authentic and marvellous Japanese restaurant, located at 340 Fort Street. My visit started with a friendly welcome from the restaurant hostess and waitress. Then, the […] Continue Reading |
Abnormal Menagerie: March 22, 2023 issue |
