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“We are all frustrated. We are all confused”: International students concerned as flights still grounded while fall semester nears

Adam Marsh, student editor

May 13, 2021

On April 22, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau banned all flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days. First-year Marketing post-degree diploma student—and Nexus contributing writer—Prajakta Jagtap, who is taking Camosun classes remotely from India, has delayed her plans to return to Canada to study at Camosun three times due to COVID-19 restrictions. “We are […]

Let’s Talk 2.0: The importance of post-secondary in female leadership

Jacqueline Sperber, contributing writer

May 13, 2021

When I went through old yearbooks recently, I was wondering how much my female teachers have shaped my views of leadership. They always were strong women who showed extraordinary leadership, and they were also very heartfelt and empathetic. I wish I could ask my former male classmates if they felt the same. If they cared. […]

Belfry brings solo show The (Post) Mistress online

Lane Chevrier, contributing writer

May 12, 2021

From May 11 to 16, the Belfry Theatre is presenting The (Post) Mistress, a lighthearted musical starring Krystle Pederson in a solo performance as Marie-Louise Painchaud, a woman who works in a post office in a small town, where she knows just about everything about just about everybody. She shares stories and songs, accompanied by […]

Student Editor’s Letter: Blue-collar dreams turn to quarantine questions

Adam Marsh, student editor

May 12, 2021

I’m 27, and for all those years, I’ve bought into what I was told: that hard work meant happiness. That 15-hour days were impressive, and that working through lunch was how you got ahead. Sure, take a nap if you want, but do so with the knowledge that someone else is contributing to society while […]

Defeat Depression initiative raises funds to support mental health

Lane Chevrier, contributing writer

May 11, 2021

The annual Defeat Depression initiative, created in partnership with Mood Disorders Society of Canada, raises funds in support of people suffering with poor mental health. The 30-day challenge is in the form of an online interactive workshop; each day, participants choose from a variety of activities designed to reduce stress and depression. Victoria Defeat Depression […]

Camosun alumnus announces Hockey Night in Canada in Vietnamese

Adam Marsh, student editor

May 10, 2021

During his time as a hockey player, Wayne Gretzky was known for, seemingly, predicting where the puck would go next—just as you were wondering what he was doing, the puck would show up on his stick. Nexus and Camosun Applied Communication (ACP) alumnus Nguyen Hoang Duy, who goes by Jimmy in English, says that being […]

Camosun Classes Abroad: Summer break in a pandemic

Prajakta Jagtap, contributing writer

May 10, 2021

It was confusing deciding whether or not to take a summer break this year. I know many people would usually just prefer to finish off their programs as soon as possible. However, for international students, this decision needs to be taken with a lot of caution and thought, especially for those students who are expecting […]

News Briefs: May 7, 2021 web exclusive

Greg Pratt, managing editor

May 7, 2021

Camosun alumnus subject of profile Camosun alumnus Shane Baker, who we interviewed in June of last year, is the subject of a new profile that recently ran on Accessible Media’s television station. Baker was profiled on Our Community, talking about his self-advocacy efforts to address accessibility barriers at Camosun. Watch the episode here. Camosun student […]

Victoria Conservatory of Music brings Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour online

Nicolas Ihmels, contributing writer

May 6, 2021

The first, and most important, person that we will ever come into contact with is our mother. This is why one of our most important holidays is Mother’s Day. And the Victoria Conservatory of Music understands the significance of Mother’s Day: their yearly Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour has been happening for 39 years, and […]

Young BC musicians support mental-health care with performance stream

Lane Chevrier, contributing writer

May 6, 2021

In support of Youth Mental Health Day, the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra (GVYO) is presenting a performance of Jordan Noble’s Apollo, featuring over 350 students from across BC, united as the Apollo Initiative. The performance, happening tomorrow, is free, but donations are encouraged in an effort to raise funds to support youth facing mental-health challenges […]