Open Space: Why does it gotta be straight?Every June is Pride Month—this isn’t anything new. Yet, I always brace myself for the butthurt cisgender men who come out of the woodwork to comment on Pride-themed corporate Facebook posts (or Pride support from, heaven forbid, their football teams). The question always posed is “where is my straight pride?” and to that I say, […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Thoughts on leaving CamosunWhen I came to Camosun College, I had three goals: get a Digital Production, Writing and Design (DPWD) certificate, get an Arts and Science diploma, and write as much as possible for Nexus newspaper. After that, I’d get a degree in Political Science with a minor in Journalism. I completed my goals at Camosun, and […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: The CRA hates studentsIn the waning days of this year’s tax season, nothing could be so dull as to reignite the topic—it isn’t particularly stimulating conversation. But to many Canadians, the spring months severely disappoint pockets, and of those individuals, students are directly harmed. It isn’t new, certainly, but remains improperly addressed: unreasonable restrictions on the Canada Workers […] Continue Reading |
Editor’s Letter: Where are we headingIt’s been done before, this tension; it’s nothing new. It echoes from the 20th century a reverberation of continual strike. We listen but fail to comment. Or we do but not directly, for that requires too much of our sanity, and that is required to hold our centre. Or we do but not adequately, for […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: A pet-friendlier VictoriaVictoria is home to tens of thousands of pet owners. Yet, its pet-friendly policies remain limited. While cities such as Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto have advanced toward pet-friendly spaces, transit options, and housing opportunities, Victoria is still on the path toward improvement in these areas. With the right initiatives, Victoria has the potential to embrace […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: April 2, 2025 issueOrigin story: The library on campus is often addressed only by its colloquial name: the library. And, unfortunately, students usually neglect its Christian name: the Alan Batey Library & Learning Commons. The name is no small commemoration. Batey was from 1966 to 1971 principal of the Institute of Adult Studies, and, following 1971’s conversion to […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Students left behind when college goes offlineApparently, COVID is over. Never mind those still sick or suffering; instead, rejoice! For in the year of our lord 2025, we have decided COVID is gone! With the end of COVID, we reached the end of our so-called “new normal” of online work, online school, and pajamas all day. So it’s just normal now. […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: March 19, 2025 issueNice-T: Never meet your heroes; they can only disappoint. They’ll sass or glare or offend. Their pompous attitudes, which come often coupled with stardom and a record deal, show no mercy to dedicated fans. But, like in Ice-T’s case, they can even deeply trouble the soul of a fan, forcing them to reassess their role […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: March 5, 2025 issueStatuesque: A sculpture displayed at the Royal Roads campus had people upset back in 2000. About three people, all displeased with both the silhouette of the sculpture (a nude woman’s backside) and the manner it was displayed (completely horizontal). In our March 6, 2000 issue, we covered why the Nicholas Dimbleby sculpture Afternoon caused an […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Camosun needs to bring back intercampus bus serviceThe Camosun Express was a shuttle bus that went between the Lansdowne and Interurban campuses and allowed for an easy commute in what is now a difficult one for students. It was introduced in 2014, but the service has been on pause for a few years, leaving students stranded. The college needs to reinstate the […] Continue Reading |
