Camosun, we need to talk: It’s not us, it’s youIt’s the start of a new semester, and the start of a whole new chapter of life for students just beginning here at Camosun. So what better time than now to look to some of our returning writers to find out what they, honestly, feel needs to change at the college? But we’re not all […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: September 5, 2023 issue |
Nic’s Flicks: Oppenheimer could be one of decade’s bestOppenheimer 3.5/4 One of the most amazing films I’ve seen all year is the outstanding new Christopher Nolan movie Oppenheimer. From its magnificent acting, particularly from Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., to its stunning visuals and production values, this may just end up being in my top five greatest movies of the decade. It’s […] Continue Reading |
Jagmeet Singh to Camosun College students: “We can fix this”On Wednesday, August 30, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Victoria NDP MP Laurel Collins announced a proposal for a multi-part plan to help address the need for affordable housing for students. The first part of the proposal, which Singh and Collins announced at a press conference held at the University of Victoria, is a federal […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper August 9, 2023 full issueRead the whole issue here. Continue Reading |
Jayne Imagination gets personal with friends imaginary and realLocal electronic musician Jayne Murray—also known as Jayne Imagination—released her new album Friends on July 27. And while the album—her second this year, following up May’s Messenger—is the latest step forward for Murray, she’s also looking back. Murray says that she had a spectacular childhood, so much so that she never wanted to stop being […] Continue Reading |
Camosun launches new Indigenous Community Wellness programCamosun College is launching a new program this fall for Indigenous students that teaches the integration of Indigenous perspectives and practices into organizations and the greater community. The Indigenous Community Wellness program is a 10-month certificate that can be taken full-time or part-time at the Saanich Adult Education Centre. Program leader Meagan Saulnier is looking […] Continue Reading |
Professional Cook Training student wins cooking competitionCamosun College Professional Cook Training student Sebastian Edwards won first place in the Victoria chapter of the Regional Jeune Chef Commis, a La Chaîne des Rotisseur cooking competition held in Vancouver on June 11. Edwards says that his love of cooking stemmed from a love of eating, which led him to the Professional Cook Training […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny depressing, disappointingIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) 1.5/4 One of the fondest memories I have of growing up is watching the Indiana Jones movies with my father and brother. I love every second of the original three movies. I even enjoyed Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and never really understood the hate. Sure, the […] Continue Reading |
Caring for former youth in care: Figuring out the Provincial Tuition Waiver ProgramThe Provincial Tuition Waiver Program (PTWP) is a government benefit introduced in 2017 that helps former youth in care access post-secondary education by covering the cost of tuition. The BC government estimates that 1,900 students across BC have benefited from PTWP since it was introduced. Unlike scholarships, grants and bursaries, PTWP is classified as a […] Continue Reading |
