Open Space: College more important than ever during COVID-19As post-secondary students, part of what we deal with is future management. This means that, on or off campus, we students should never stop thinking about our futures, especially during a global pandemic. That’s why our post-secondary system works so well, and why it remains even more relevant during the COVID-19 crisis. Right now, we […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society responds to students wanting to opt out of feesThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) has been fielding more requests than usual from students wanting to opt out of mandatory student fees this semester. Through their student fees, every student at the college contributes to, for example, a building fund and the Student Refugee Program and contributes to a recycled paper fee; they also […] Continue Reading |
A Black woman coping in a white world: A Camosun student’s take on trying to live up to Western standardsWhether we like it or not, we live in a society that has high standards. And the pressure to conform to these standards can take a toll on almost anyone’s mental health—it’s impossible for each person to meet every one of those societal expectations. But, as a person of colour, I can tell you that […] Continue Reading |
Camosun provides emergency hampers to students in needMany students have extra challenges on their plate this semester, and Camosun has found a way to help those who are in need while also providing practical training to students. For a limited time, care hampers containing fresh food and essential hygiene products are being provided by Camosun, thanks to the work of Culinary Arts […] Continue Reading |
Sister Speak helps bring live music back to VictoriaThe sound of indie band Sister Speak—who have members based here in Victoria as well as California—is a fusion of many different musical styles. Ecology and Indigenous issues are thematically central, as are themes of love and hope. “I’m definitely influenced by BC’s roots scene and the ’90s rock I grew up with,” says vocalist/guitarist/songwriter […] Continue Reading |
STANZAS art exhibit challenges perceptions“Lighght.” American poet Aram Saroyan was paid $500 USD (in 2020 dollars, roughly $4,125 USD) for the publication of this one-word poem in the early 1960s, and to date no poem has netted as much for its author per word. At the time, the payment and the publication of the poem were controversial, but sometimes […] Continue Reading |
Student Editor’s Letter: Getting out of the hazeOn Friday, September 12, a large group of UVic students gathered outside the UVic McPherson Library to party. Now, that’s usually pretty normal—socializing in colossal groups is part of post-secondary culture. But at this point in 2020, it’s not normal. Or at least it shouldn’t be. According to UVic’s student newspaper The Martlet, there were […] Continue Reading |
Because I Said So: The in-betweenLately, I’ve been thinking a lot about beginnings, endings, and everything in between. I’ve realized over time that getting from point A to point B is never a smooth, straight line; instead, it’s curvy and jagged, and I can never find that darn ruler when I need it. Twenty years ago, I married the person […] Continue Reading |
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The Examined Life: My mind, blindIt’s fascinating that our entire human existence is spent inside our minds. Yes, we use our bodies to interact with the world and other people, but there is a buffer zone between our brains and the world. That buffer zone is what we call “the senses.” Thanks to vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, it […] Continue Reading |
