Student Editor’s Letter: Entering chapter two of the global pandemicIt’s hard to believe that we are almost in the spring of 2021. In so many ways, it feels like a matter of weeks have passed since mid-March of last year, when our entire lives were pulled out from under us by a threat we barely even knew. But, in other ways, I’m reminded constantly of […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College announces return to in-person learning for fall semesterYesterday, minister of advanced education and skills training Anne Kang issued a public statement saying that provincial health officer Bonnie Henry has contacted the presidents of all public colleges and universities in British Columbia to tell them to prepare for a full return to on-campus education in September. Today, Camosun College president Sherri Bell confirmed […] Continue Reading |
A hallmark half-century: Looking back on 50 years of Camosun CollegeCamosun College is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It’s been a long journey, and today Camosun offers over 160 programs to 19,000 students per year from over 80 countries, including more than 2,100 international students and 1,200 Indigenous students. Of course, getting to this point hasn’t always been smooth, which makes sense: 50 years […] Continue Reading |
Freedom from Addiction: The need for connectionAddiction is not really something one overcomes, in my opinion. Addiction is something to be healed, because its roots lie in trauma, grief, and certain unmet needs. Addiction is a mental-health issue, but it’s also a totally reasonable response to not having our needs met. Bruce K. Alexander’s famous Rat Park study beautifully and tragically […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Cares hampers program continues to help students in needAs economic issues exacerbated by the pandemic continue, many students are struggling to buy basic necessities. In the first week of March, the Camosun Cares hamper program began its second round of delivering supplies to students. Weekly deliveries will be made for nine weeks; the hampers will include fresh local produce, food prepared by Camosun’s […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Regional Transit Commission denies student request for voting seatOn Tuesday, February 23, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) voted 5-3 against giving students a voting seat on the commission. The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) currently shares a non-voting seat on the VRTC with the University of Victoria Students’ Society. CCSS external executive Quinn Cunningham calls the decision disappointing and says it’s really […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: International Women’s Day still a must-have eventInternational Women’s Day (IWD), which takes place annually on March 8, is the epicenter of the women’s rights movement, and has been since 1908, when over 15,000 women marched through the streets of New York City seeking shorter work hours, fair wages, and the right to vote. Don’t let the 1900s timestamp fool you—this was […] Continue Reading |
Unsettled and Striving: A note for people who eat foodIn the course I’m taking this semester, IST142: Land, Water, & Stewardship, our textbook is a collection of essays from various authors called Lighting the Eighth Fire. The very first chapter raised an “a-ha!” feeling within me, another puzzle piece offering insight to western society’s disrespect of the land. Writer Susan M. Hill provides a […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: March 5, 2021 web exclusiveThe name remains the same: The story “CCSS Constitution – Changing the Rules” in our March 4, 1996 issue talked about how the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) almost became known as something else that year. Writer Jody MacFarland reported on how several changes were being proposed at the CCSS’ upcoming AGM, one of which […] Continue Reading |
Let’s Talk 2.0: How we see ourselves in mediaI’ve noticed that how I think of myself changes. I think this is a good thing: if we were always in the same state of mind we would never grow. That said, I can’t help but wonder how the way we think of ourselves promotes and inhibits our personal journey. As a little girl, nothing […] Continue Reading |
