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Motions to separate from national Canadian Federation of Students organization pass at Canadian Federation of Students-British Columbia meeting

Pascale Archibald, student editor

February 3, 2016

Three motions were passed during the Canadian Federation of Students-British Columbia (CFS-BC)’s 34th annual general meeting that indicate the beginnings of separation from the national Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) organization. The relationship between BC member groups and the national CFS organization has been strained due to allegations of corruption in the national organization as […]

News Briefs: January 20, 2016 issue

Pascale Archibald, student editor

January 20, 2016

Camosun dental clinic open to new clients Camosun College’s dental clinic, located at the Lansdowne campus, is now taking new clients of all ages. This low-cost professional dental hygiene clinic offers full assessments, cleaning, polishing, fluoride, X-rays, and sealants. More information can be found at camosun.ca/smile or 250-370-3184. Chargers check-in On Friday, January 8 the […]

Camosun environmental sustainability plan gets silver rating

Adam Marsh, student editor

January 20, 2016

Camosun College recently earned a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) silver rating for its official college sustainability plan. This was the first time the college completed a STARS evaluation, which is done through the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS uses a four-point ranking system, consisting of bronze, […]

News Briefs: January 6, 2016 issue

Pascale Archibald, student editor

January 6, 2016

Camosun’s VP structure restructured Camosun College recently restructured its vice presidential positions. The new structure keeps four VP positions; however, each position now has different tasks in their portfolios, and two of the four are new positions. The former VP of communication, advancement, and planning is now VP of student experience; the VP of strategic […]

Multi-million-dollar Young Building repairs remain Camosun College priority

Jayden Grieve, contributing writer

January 6, 2016

The Young Building is one of Camosun College’s most well-known landmarks, but it’s been in a state of disrepair for several years. Students are unable to walk around the building, and there are canopies and large cement blocks surrounding it. These additions are there for the safety of those walking near Young, as concerns popped […]

Parliamentary committee recommends government reinstate Adult Basic Education funding

Wendy Snedden, contributing writer

December 2, 2015

The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, a parliamentary committee, recently recommended that government reinstate funding to Adult Basic Education (ABE), and student groups are backing their recommendation. According to Canadian Federation of Students-British Columbia chairperson Simka Marshall, it’s important that ABE be tuition-free and that no student is turned away because of […]

News Briefs: December 2, 2015 issue

Pascale Archibald, student editor

December 2, 2015

Camosun Chargers men’s volleyball number one The Camosun Chargers men’s volleyball team beat the Capilano University Blues 3-1 on Friday, November 20. This was the men’s 10th straight win and put them in at number 1 in the national ranking. The women’s volleyball team lost 3-2 to the Blues, putting them to the number 8 […]

News Briefs: November 18, 2015 issue (with extra web-exclusive content)

Pascale Archibald, student editor

November 18, 2015

Camosun carpentry students kick butt Two Camosun Carpentry Foundation students, Derek Vally and Kendall Foster, won first and second place, respectively, in the third annual BC GameChanger Youth Expo, held in Vancouver. The competition challenges students to impress with their mad carpentry skills as they work against the clock in teams of two. This year […]

Camosun College Student Society elections bring in new student representatives, referendum goes through

Jayden Grieve, contributing writer

November 18, 2015

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) student bi-elections were held on Wednesday, October 28 and Thursday, October 29. Huy Ho, Carlos Suarez Rubio, Kimberley Banfield, and Gavin Howie were elected as directors at large for the Lansdowne campus, while Bobby Tiet, Vikas Verma, Mehtab Saluja, and Ellen Young were elected as Interurban campus directors at […]

Camosun College vigilant on safety after UVic sexual assault

Wendy Snedden, contributing writer

November 18, 2015

On September 26, a female student was sexually assaulted on the University of Victoria campus. In light of this, Camosun College has undertaken a review to uncover any and all reports of sexual assault either on campus or at college-sanctioned events. “According to our campus security office records, Camosun College received no sexual assault reports […]