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In a time when social constraints on women were strict, Elinor Dunsmuir balked at her father James’ plans for her future. Instead, Dunsmuir—who faced even more social constraints than most, thanks to her family name—chose a life of music, gambling, and personal exploration. These life choices, as well as her music, are at the heart […]

They say timing is everything. That’s certainly the case with the Victoria Operatic Society’s latest production, 9 to 5: The Musical. Based on the 1980 movie 9 to 5, the show was originally chosen by the society’s board because of its still-current social commentary. “I think they chose it just because it’s still so relevant,” […]

The national executive of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) announced on Tuesday, April 17 that a motion had been unanimously approved on Friday, April 13 to expel joint members of the CFS and its BC provincial component, the British Columbia Federation of Students (BCFS). The motion will be added to the agenda for the […]

Camosun involved in West Shore post-secondary study Camosun College is working with Royal Roads University, the University of Victoria, and the Sooke school district to study the idea of having a college or university in the West Shore region. The provincial government recently announced $250,000 will go toward the study; Langford mayor Stew Young initially […]

For several years, the Creative Writing department at Camosun College was silent, making no publication of its best output. But that’s all changed: Beside the Point is a re-incarnated annual anthology of Camosun students’ writing. Last Wednesday, April 11, we bailed out early from our fiction class to attend the journal’s launch. (Beside the Point is available […]

The history of indigenous reconciliation is long and painful for many people. Playwright and director Falen Johnson has chosen to laugh instead of cry; as a result of that, she wrote the indigenous comedy Salt Baby. “It’s a comedy and it’s fun,” says Johnson about her play. “I think that’s such a staple of many […]

694 Camosun students voted in the April Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) elections, bringing in new faces and shuffling familiar ones around on the CCSS student council. The elections took place from April 9 to 11. Fillette Umulisa is the new external executive, replacing Mitchell Auger-Langejan, who is now the Lansdowne executive. Umulisa says she […]

The results of the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) April elections are in. A total of 694 Camosun students voted in the elections, which place students in council positions with the CCSS. Fillette Umulisa is the new CCSS external executive; Mitchell Auger-Langejan, who was the former external executive, was voted in to the position of […]

The Camosun Chargers have added a women’s curling team to their roster. The team formed after a group of Camosun student athletes talked to Melissa Soligo, who expressed interest in coaching the team. Soligo, an Olympic athlete, then approached Camosun recreation and athletics coordinator Graham Matthews to get the process of starting a curling team […]

Camosun general awards now open  Camosun College’s financial aid and awards office is looking for students for its General Camosun Awards. The awards, valued at approximately $500 each, are given to students who have overcome personal or mental struggle, those who show outstanding leadership, are academically equipped, or have taken action on animal rights issues […]