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In the last issue, I talked about what’s undoubtedly one of the biggest problems affecting our generation: smartphone addiction and the resulting inability to focus.  In this edition, I’ll share some actionable tips for improving your attention span and ability to focus deeply on one thing at a time.  First, to briefly touch on the […]

From the ages of 18 to 24 I was so deep into addiction that I thought I’d never get out. I had run away from my home and my family when I was 17 and ended up living in single room occupancy housing in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. I had to earn money any way possible […]

One of the hardest and most beautiful things in my human experience is being an empath. Reality can’t lie when you feel it through paper-thin skin. The wind changes and it speaks through me; the tree shifts and I notice. When you feel the felt sense of the world, those whom hearts beat like drums […]

In my last couple of articles, I covered the warming effects of chair pose, the energizing effects of warrior lunges, and the importance of balancing blood sugar with natural high fibre and protein foods like nuts, seeds, and whole fruits. As we move toward the wetter west coast seasons of fall and winter, our bodies […]

Soon we’ll be seeing displays for Halloween, and all the candy that goes along with it. It’s tempting to make excuses for those miniature-sized treats, but it’s just a trick! You’re working away on your next assignment then, magically, a pile of empty little wrappers appears, equalling much more than just one regular-sized treat. There […]

I remember it was close to Christmas in 2019 when a colleague of mine at Nexus was reading up on the coronavirus. He was always telling us that he believed “this thing is going to get bad.” I brushed off his fears as one might brush off the rantings of a conspiracy theorist. I thought […]

Here at Camosun College, student food insecurity has become the elephant in the room. Due to spiralling costs of living, our learners are increasingly forced to make a choice between full bellies and paying the bills. While post-secondary studies can be challenging at the best of times, the added pressure of wondering where the next […]

The Equalizer 3 3/4 One of the most interesting action franchise trilogies that I’ve ever seen is The Equalizer series. While these three films aren’t perfect, they deliver kinetic action sequences and an engaging performance by franchise lead Denzel Washington. I’m happy to report that the third film is no exception. It delivers fast-paced action, […]

College is challenging. From quizzes to labs, coursework can take a lot out of you.  One thing that many students, including myself, struggle with is focusing for long periods of time. Lectures that last for two to three hours are extremely challenging to sit through without checking your phone multiple times.  But why is it […]