Age of Geeks: Tech gadgets you just don’t needIt’s that time of the year again, when fresh young minds merge into the world of education, while returning students continue to take on the real world in the coming years. Packing the right tech goes a long way to making your life easier and, of course, more fun when you go back to school, […] Continue Reading |
A message from the Camosun College student society: Hungry for affordable educationIt’s no secret that the cost of a postsecondary education is steadily climbing, causing students to feel the squeeze as it gets more and more difficult to pay bills, make sure rent is paid, and purchase food. The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) offers a food bank at both Lansdowne and Interurban campuses, and its […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Handy apps for college studentsCollege is a place to have fun, but it can also be challenging. It’s almost time for the stores to be stacked with back-to-school offers, and the tech industry will be stacked with new releases. Adjusting from beer pong and beach parties to five days of college every week can be a bit challenging, but […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Canada’s stance on Gaza conflict troublingCanada’s relevance on the world stage has only been increasing since World War II, for better or for worse. We still have far less sway than the US or the European Union, but on the rare occasion that Canada speaks, people actually tend to listen. That’s why I thought it was important to mention the […] Continue Reading |
A message from the Camosun College Student Society: BC teachers deserve fair dealAs spring turns to summer and the British Columbia Teacher’s Federation (BCTF) carries on without a new collective agreement, the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) continues to stand in solidarity with BC teachers. An attack on one branch of education is an attack on education as a whole, and postsecondary students have every right to […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: Ride for women’s mental health a successThousands of cyclists across Canada came together on June 22 to celebrate and strengthen mental health and raise $800,000 for the cause. Our Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) team, Is This Wheel Life?, was there. Ride Don’t Hide is a community bike ride taking place in 19 communities across Canada, benefiting the Canadian Mental Health […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Spoons solid breakfast fareSpoons Diner serves up greasy-spoon-style food that will fill any hungry void and ease any hangover. Nestled in the Super 8 Hotel on Douglas, Spoons is a fun place with a sense of humour. The first thing you’ll notice about Spoons is that they are very reminiscent in style and feel to Floyd’s Diner. This […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: Summer spywareIt’s summer and we‘re back to ensure that you get your dose of tech news. Amidst the beaches and parties, it’s our job to keep you updated with the latest and greatest happenings in the tech world. In this industry, a lot can change over a week, let alone a month. Did we tell you […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Prostitution debate rages on in OttawaI’ve decided for the summer issue that instead of politics, let’s talk about sex. Okay, not really, but the politics of doing the nasty, and paying for it, are on everyone in Ottawa’s mind these days as we approach the hearing for Peter MacKay’s excitingly named “Prostitution Bill.” If you haven’t been following, a number […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Nobody wants this pipeline, but…When I say “Northern Gateway,” I can hear you yawning from here. And, as a politics guy, I could let that bother me. But I won’t, because I get it. There has been so much talk about Enbridge’s proposal in the last few years that it really has been beaten to death. In fact, we […] Continue Reading |
