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Government announces new supports for students, including $1.5 million for students with disabilities

Greg Pratt, managing editor

July 15, 2020

On Wednesday, July 15, minister of advanced education, skills and training Melanie Mark announced new supports for post-secondary students studying in BC at a press conference held from Camosun College’s Interurban campus. Mark announced an investment of $1.5 million to 20 public post-secondary institutions in BC for supports for students with disabilities; this amounts to […]

Student Editor’s Letter: Camosun COVID-19 long-haul questions

Adam Marsh, student editor

July 15, 2020

Post-secondary protocol, if you actually stop and think about it, is extremely archaic. This year—2020—I’ve had instructors ask that all notes be taken by hand and electronics be turned off at the door; these instructors also didn’t use D2L. If you want to pick up or talk about assignments, you come to the instructor’s office […]

New Music Revue: The Real McKenzies keep Celtic punk alive on new album

Judah Iam, contributing writer

July 13, 2020

The Real McKenzies Beer and Loathing (Fat Wreck Chords) 4.5/5 Vancouver punks The Real McKenzies’ 11th album, Beer and Loathing, transforms Celtic punk’s aging horse into a gelding made of bagpipes and distortion. Beer and Loathing comes out like combat boots having gone for a shoemaker’s resole: broken in yet soles new, shiny, and black. Vocalist Paul McKenzie […]

Because I Said So: Affordable and healthy summer fun

Heather Roberts, contributing writer

July 10, 2020

With classes—for ourselves and for our children—at an end, the BC government moving into phase three of its restart plan, and summer upon us, I notice the tension in the air melt away like the sea-salt caramel ice cream cone dripping in my hand. While we now have the freedom to travel within British Columbia, […]

New Music Revue: Tokyo Police Club’s Dave Monks leaves mark with solo EP

Nicolas Ihmels, contributing writer

July 9, 2020

Dave Monks On a Wave Goes Wild (Dine Alone Records) 4.5/5 When asked about their goals with their work, every musician I have talked to has said something along the lines of this: “I want to build a lasting piece of work that leaves a indelible impression.” Tokyo Police Club vocalist/bassist Dave Monks has moved […]

Student Editor’s Letter: Loss of Continuing Education major hit to Camosun

Adam Marsh, student editor

July 8, 2020

It’s a fine sunny summer morning in Victoria. There isn’t a sound save for the fan stirring warm air about in the corner, but I have to practice some deep breathing. I even put some Zen music on YouTube. It’s exactly what it sounds like—something that’s meant to help guests relax and get in touch […]

Freedom from Addiction: The formula for recovery

Katie Mondey, contributing writer

July 8, 2020

Every journey through addiction recovery is unique, because everyone’s journey through life is unique. However, I believe that there are some essential ingredients in order for an addict to have success in becoming sober and finding the lost joy, peace, and self-worth that comes from remaining sober. If there is a formula for addiction recovery […]

Penguin & Peacock: July 7, 2020 web exclusive

Jayden Grieve, contributing writer

July 7, 2020

New Music Revue: Enterprise Earth hit peak deathcore with new EP

Mark Nguyen, contributing writer

July 6, 2020

Enterprise Earth Foundation of Bones (eOne) 3.5/5 Spokane, Washington-based deathcore band Enterprise Earth’s 2019 album Luciferous was great. The shows supporting the album were cancelled due to COVID-19, but the virus can’t prevent the band from releasing new material in the form of the Foundation of Bones EP. With its five tracks, Foundation of Bones […]

Lovebirds: July 6, 2020 web exclusive

Freyja Zazu, contributing writer

July 6, 2020