Student Editor’s Letter: COVID-19 has come to the islandAs far as November on Vancouver Island goes, it’s a pretty nice morning: rain is only spitting. Spitting is one thing; pouring down is another. I’ve got the heat cranked, Otis Taylor on in the background, and a fresh cup of the mud going. Life’s good right now because my world is small right now. […] Continue Reading |
“Don’t lose hope”: CCSS wellness and access directorFirst year Camosun general arts student Arshnoor Kaur was elected as the new Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) wellness and access director in the CCSS fall elections, which took place from October 27 to 29. As the name suggests, the position takes on a wide range of responsibilities, but for Kaur, much of her job […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Eric Alexandrakis delivers unique experimental travel concept albumEric Alexandrakis T e r r a (Independent) 4.5/5 In order for a musician to create a great travel album, he must first write inspiring music that above all else represents the country and history the particular music is trying to showcase. By accurately representing the history of the places he explores in the songs, […] Continue Reading |
CCSS First Nations director vows to work hard, long hours for studentsFor new Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) First Nations director Richard Doucet, who is a first-year Camosun Indigenous Studies student, being in politics gives him a chance to have a voice that can be used for the benefit of people around him, who he cares about. Doucet, who is Indigenous, knows that wasn’t always the […] Continue Reading |
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 |
