Raffi to share ideas at upcoming conferenceMost of us know him from songs we grew up with, like “Baby Beluga” and “Down by the Bay,” but few know that children’s entertainer Raffi Cavoukian (commonly known as Raffi) has his own children’s rights mantra, a mantra that he’s deemed “child honouring.” “It came to me in a vision in 1997; it woke […] Continue Reading |
Sports briefs: top volleyball-ers, Olympic Victorians, Royals, Chargers resultsChargers women return to national rankings The Camosun College Chargers women’s volleyball team has returned to the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association national rankings for the first time since 2003, placing 13th overall in Canada. Head coach Chris Dahl said in a recent press release that he hopes it provides a better picture of how the […] Continue Reading |
Fair celebrates vintage fashionFor the past three years, Vintage Fair Victoria has been uniting one-of-a-kind clothes with one-of-a-kind customers. On November 12, over 30 vendors will roll their wares into the Fairfield United Church for the fifth instalment of the event. “Most people that are in this business have done it because they’re collectors, and their collection got […] Continue Reading |
Victorian runs island for Rwanda awarenessEric Mazimpaka spent October running up and down Vancouver Island. He covered 560.5 kilometres with little money and little time to prepare. He slept in a car every night and was fuelled mainly off of candy. Mazimpaka began the run on September 27 and finished it on October 24, covering roughly 26 kilometres per day. […] Continue Reading |
Camosun’s rowing club off to a rollicking startCamosun’s recently formed rowing club wasted no time getting to the podium when student athletes Graham Obee and Trish Mara medaled in the lightweight men’s single sculls and lightweight women’s single at the Western Canadian University Rowing Championship in Burnaby on October 23. The wins come mere weeks into Camosun’s rowing club existence. Although a […] Continue Reading |
Sports briefs: golf, basketball, Chargers results, RoyalsCamosun fourth at golf nationals The Camosun College Chargers finished fourth overall at the 2011 PING CCAA National Golf Championships. The Chargers fell from second overall at the end of the first round, which coach John Randle said made for a disappointing day, but he’s happy with how his players reacted to the turn of […] Continue Reading |
Chargers volleyball team looking for killCamosun College starts its 18th year of athletic programs with one of its spotlights on the Chargers women’s volleyball team, who had a disappointing run last year. When the team gets into action this month, there are high hopes that this year will be an improvement upon the last. The 2011/2012 roster is made up […] Continue Reading |
Camosun putters look to nationalsCamosun’s Chargers golf team recently won gold, winning the 2011 PACWEST Golf title and earning themselves a trip to the CCAA Championships on Prince Edward Island. Top-place finishes throughout the season indicate that this year’s Camosun team has a strong ability to capture a title at this year’s CCAA Championships. Head coach John Randle acknowledges […] Continue Reading |
Students get thrifty for interesting clothesFinding well-fitting and stylish secondhand clothing can be a daunting task, but shopping at thrift stores is a great way for students to find affordable clothes. Plus, it’s a way to find items that are a bit different than what’s available in other clothing stores. “I just think it’s more unique, and I like the […] Continue Reading |
Up-island travelling options sparseTravelling up Vancouver Island has become limited since VIA Rail’s temporary closure last April. Fortunately, a plan is in the works. The Island Corridor Foundation (ICF), the non-profit organization that owns the railway on Vancouver Island, has requested federal and provincial funding to make assessments and repairs on the railways’ bridges and trestles. Malcolm Andrew, […] Continue Reading |
