Open Space: Black History Month is a good start, but here’s what else we can doNow that Black History Month is coming to an end, I already feel people losing interest in the movement. Maybe because they believe that everything Black Lives Matter-related happens in February, but that’s not the case. There’s so much we can do in the other months as well. I don’t just mean going to protests […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Camosun College desperately needs student housingCamosun College is in dire need of student housing. The creation of student housing offers community, certainty, and security. Private rental vacancy rates within the city remain at all-time lows, and the cost of rent continues to soar. In 2019, Camosun published their Campus Master Plan; it highlighted numerous areas for student housing on both […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 9, 2022 issueHas it decomposed yet?: Students and staff were frustrated over the theft of cafeteria dishes a quarter-century ago at Camosun, as a story in our February 3, 1997 issue detailed. Cafeteria staff reported having to buy 600 new dishes a month to counteract the thefts, and the caf enacted a 10-cent charge for those purchasing […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Canadian rental market is exploitative racketAs a Canadian, you have basic human rights, as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Unfortunately, affordable housing is not listed anywhere in this document. You, as a Canadian, have no right to a roof over your head. This is not to say that no efforts have been made, however. In 2017, […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: January 26, 2022 issuePub half empty: The January 20, 1997 issue of Nexus began with a heated letter from a student of Camosun’s Hospitality Management program about attendance at the campus pub. The letter expressed frustrations felt by those in the program regarding a lack of students visiting the pub. It seems that the uninvolved student body lives […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Three ways to get good sleep during COVIDWe’ve all been struggling with a lot through the last two years, but the main thing that’s been quite a hassle for me is the issue of sleep. In fact, these last two years have been really hard on my sleep due to dreams centred around the fear of one of my loved ones getting […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: January 10, 2022 issueWeird weather: The January 6, 1997 issue of Nexus was delayed release by a week because of what is referred to as the infamous “Blizzard of ’96.” After 64 centimeters of snow in one day, and a total of 124 centimeters over eight days in December 1996, Camosun spent 250 worker hours and $20,000 between […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Why a strong community college needs a strong community theatreLet’s talk about theatre, dear reader. There are few things more stimulating and exciting than live theatre expressing an artistic culture. It creates a synergistic relationship between the actors and audience, and the exploration of drama, horror, and comedy in a live setting can move viewers to laughter and tears. Sadly, Camosun is lacking both […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: December 1, 2021 issueA courageous confession: Our November 25, 1996 issue featured a the cover story “Coming out of the closet about gay bashing,” which featured a brave Camosun student opening up about being assaulted. Times have changed and much of it has been for the better, but reading this sobering story is a reminder that there is […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Celebrate the light this DecemberThe holidays have different meanings for everyone. For some it’s a good excuse for a well-needed rest. For others it’s a time for traditional religious values and rituals. For many of us, it’s a time for reflecting on what needs to be different in our lives. Because of the time of year, many countries have […] Continue Reading |
