Open Space: Isolation has taken on a life of its ownIt’s been almost a year since we first heard about COVID-19, but it’s only been since March that everything has shut down. It’s only been eight months. Considering that it feels like it’s been eight lifetimes, I’m amazed at how little I’ve actually gotten done. The air feels thick, like I’m constantly swimming through some […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 16, 2020 web exclusiveThat’s money in the bank… or not: In the story “Students foot bill in ski club scandal” in our October 30, 1995 issue, we talked about how a group of Camosun students who were in the student ski club had to use money out of their own pockets during a club trip. The group arrived […] Continue Reading |
Lola Parks comes home for concert in VictoriaPreviously known as one of Victoria’s indie darlings to watch, Lola Parks—real name Sandy Powlik—is now a Vancouverite, and has recently released her newest album, No Apologies. Powlik describes herself as a “life enthusiast soul adventurer”; while critics have previously described the musician’s music as “indie folk,” the singer-songwriter disagrees. “I’ve never really thought of […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Of Feather and Bone give heavy soundtrack for heavy yearOf Feather and Bone Sulfuric Disintegration (Profound Lore Records) 4/5 This November, get ready for some brutal music with the return of Denver-based harsh death metal band Of Feather and Bone, who are releasing their third album, Sulfuric Disintegration. This album, with power and intensity, proves that Of Feather and Bone is only getting better […] Continue Reading |
Local author discusses Kafka and more this weekendLee Henderson, award-winning author of The Broken Record Technique, The Man Game, and The Road Narrows As You Go, is seeing big changes this year due to the pandemic. And like everyone else, he’s having to take things online, which he’s doing this weekend. Henderson, who is also an associate writing instructor at the University […] Continue Reading |
Student Editor’s Letter: An introvert’s confessionIt’s election season. With the provincial election, American election, and, of course, the Camosun College Student Society election all happening recently, it’s a lot of politics to consume. It all adds to all the big—and sometimes stressful—thoughts we’re all thinking these days. I was chatting with someone last week who said that we hear words […] Continue Reading |
Empty 2.0: Camosun College’s Interurban campus during COVID-19Last month, we showed what Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus looked like during the fall 2020 semester. Ravaged by the COVID-19 crisis, it was stark, barren, empty. We journeyed out to Interurban to investigate what it looked like out there, and found more of the same emptiness. Here’s a peek into what the campus looks like […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: November 9, 2020 web exclusive |
Camosun College Student Society ratifies election resultsOn Monday, November 2, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) board of governors ratified its fall 2020 election results; voting took place from October 27 to 29. In the election, Arshnoor Kaur was elected wellness and access director; Manvi Chona, Melaniia Frolova, Sandra Fehler, and Sophia Cecilia Plus were elected Interurban directors; Mehar Kapoor, Abhin […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: November 6, 2020 web exclusiveInterurban library expands services As of Monday, November 9, Camosun students can book a study table or computer at the Interurban library. Individual workstations have been available to book at the Lansdowne library since September. See camosun.ca/library for more information or to make a booking. CIBC launches new bursary for Camosun students CIBC announced a […] Continue Reading |
