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 |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 7, 2018Still senseless?: In his Earth Person Commentary column in our February 8, 1993 issue, writer Alan Callbeck said that humanity is “moving toward increased senselessness, a depersonalized reality where emotional expression, intellectualization and simple human contact have been reduced by the way we live, work and behave.” So, it’s 25 years later, and our question, […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: January 24, 2018Blind Melon’s rocky start in YYJ: In our January 25, 1993 issue, we caught up with Blind Melon guitarist Rogers Stevens (who is now an attorney) after the band, then on the rise to superstardom, played a set in legendary local venue Harpo’s to a less-than-enthusiastic crowd. “This is not indicative of the way all […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: The cost of post-secondary education is costing Camosun studentsThe cost of post-secondary in Canada has become too high, and it’s preventing people from pursuing an education. In Canada, we have developed policies and regulations to ensure that all Canadians, regardless of their backgrounds, are afforded the same opportunities to advance. Nothing more clearly demonstrates this equality than persons from all walks of life […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: January 10, 2018 issueStudent Society goodwill: In our January 11, 1993 issue, the story “Food bank update” talked about the food bank program run by the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS). Through the program, the CCSS collected over $4,000 in donations of food and cash, which they distributed through hampers to students in need. And the goodwill didn’t […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Modern capitalism is an oppressive lieOppression is a limiting of options. This exists as an alternative to freedom, which can be seen as a de-limitation of options. Now, we are all well aware of the classic forms of oppression, most notably totalitarianism, but what should be brought to the forefront of our thoughts is a much more subtle malignancy. Modern […] Continue Reading |
