Open Space: The failure of feminismIf there is one harsh lesson I have learned in life, it’s that anger begets more anger. I have been violated. By men. But I am not angry with all men. I am angry with very specific men. I could be bitter, and perhaps I once was, until I stumbled upon a simple quote: “bitter […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: We need to be told what to doGrowing up, being told what to do by your parents was always the worst. (Honestly, it still is.) But as I’ve grown up, I’ve learned more and seen things about the world that I just wasn’t aware of as a youngster. They say with great power comes great responsibility; once you hit the age of […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: April 4, 2018 issueStill more CFS controversy: Our April 5, 1993 issue featured the story “CFS controversy continues,” which, once again, detailed concerns students had about being part of the national organization. Considering it’s 25 years later and relations between Camosun students and the national organization have gotten even worse, one has to wonder when the speculation will […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: March 21, 2018 issueMore CFS battling at Camosun: Last time around in this column, we talked about a letter that then-director of communications for the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) Sue Williams wrote to Nexus calling for students to defederate from the Canadian Federation of Students. In our March 22, 1993 issue, a letter from unnamed “student council […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: On peacocks and unwanted cocksIn an era where we’re obsessed with smartphones, online dating has become increasingly popular. This, combined with our generation’s need for instant gratification and sexual freedom, has created a phenomenon of men sending dick pics—“peacocking,” if you will—to women they meet online. The first time I received one of these photos, I had just signed […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: My discomfort with #MeTooI am a feminist. I live to rip holes in the male-woven fabric of society. My soul preaches at the mention of Beyoncé. My skin crawls when I hear words like “slut” and “bossy.” I get it, ladies. Really: I do. Over the past few months, I’ve watched two tiny words change the power dynamic […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: March 7, 2018 issueThe endless talk of CFS defederation: To the surprise of absolutely no one, while looking through our March 8, 1993 issue, we came across a letter to the editor rallying for Camosun students to defederate from the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). Letter-writer Sue Williams, who was the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) director of […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: We can’t be afraid to be jerks to our friendsFriendship is a mutually beneficial contract between two people. In a friendship you give and receive things like affection and empathy; one of the most important things that friendship has to offer is honesty. In your friends, more than anywhere else, you will find a clear mirror, reflecting your true virtues and vices. Our true […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 21, 2018 issueThe long road to legalization: In “The plant with many uses,” our editorial in our February 22, 1993 issue, writer Jonathan Beckwith rallied for the legalization of marijuana. Things move slowly in politics, but I’m sure Beckwith would be pleased with recent developments on that front. Beckwith, who used the term “ganga” in the story, […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: BCFS-CFS referendum debate proves democracy mattersLike most Canadians, I don’t give democracy much thought. I take it for granted; I’ve always had it. But what does it really mean? Does it simply mean I can vote? In truth, that’s probably what most of us think of when we hear the word “democracy.” What about freedom? Does it mean that? Some […] Continue Reading |
