No fishing in Fisher: In the September 8, 1998 issue of Nexus we reported on the creation of the pond in the Fisher building. The project was launched because of a suggestion from Camosun’s Health and Wellness Committee; the pond was meant to beautify the space as well as cleanse the air. In ’98 the pond only consisted of plants, but nowadays it’s occupied by the star of the show: Bubbles the turtle, who can often be found lounging under a heat lamp.
Nexus separates from CCSS: Nexus reported its financial freedom from the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) in this issue, meaning it would run independently as its own organization. There were still negotiations underway between the CCSS and Nexus detailing the terms of the split. As it stands today, Nexus is still its own entity, separate from both the CCSS and Camosun College.
O rave, rave, wherefore art thou, rave?: Nexus writer Nicole Makin observed in this issue that the rave scene in Victoria was becoming more and more sporadic. Allegedly, police had been shutting down raves, sometimes before they began. Makin didn’t blame the police for breaking up the parties; instead, she put out a call to action for society to become more accepting of raves and rave culture.