The Nexus fall movie previewWhen it came time to put together our fall movie preview this year, the staff and volunteers of Nexus got excited; very excited. So excited that, with five writers involved, there’s bound to be some overlap, as well as conflicting opinion. And, as movie lovers, we are nothing if not opinionated. Bust out the popcorn […] Continue Reading |
Truth and Reconciliation: A deep dive into what it means to one Camosun studentThe following contains mentions of racism, genocide, and various types of violence. Please only read this if you are in a mental space where you are able to handle reading through this difficult subject matter. I acknowledge that I am on the traditional territory of the Esquimalt, W̱SÁNEĆ, T’Sou-ke, Tsawout, and Songhees peoples, whose relationship […] Continue Reading |
Camosun, we need to talk: It’s not us, it’s youIt’s the start of a new semester, and the start of a whole new chapter of life for students just beginning here at Camosun. So what better time than now to look to some of our returning writers to find out what they, honestly, feel needs to change at the college? But we’re not all […] Continue Reading |
Caring for former youth in care: Figuring out the Provincial Tuition Waiver ProgramThe Provincial Tuition Waiver Program (PTWP) is a government benefit introduced in 2017 that helps former youth in care access post-secondary education by covering the cost of tuition. The BC government estimates that 1,900 students across BC have benefited from PTWP since it was introduced. Unlike scholarships, grants and bursaries, PTWP is classified as a […] Continue Reading |
Student summer spendin’: Summer activities to enjoy on a budgetLiving on a student budget doesn’t mean that summer needs to be boring. There’s more to do than just lay on a beach, go for a bike ride, or head out for a walk or hike without breaking the bank. The mission I chose to accept for this story is going out for the day […] Continue Reading |
Fests, finally: A look at Victoria’s summer festivalsWith the return of summer in Victoria comes festivals. There’s a wide variety of music, theatre, cultural, and community events to explore, even on a student budget. There are popular spots around town to take part in festival fun: Centennial Square, Ship Point, the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park, the Inner Harbour. The City […] Continue Reading |
AJ Aiken and the art from Young: My journey into Visual ArtsInside the walls of the Young Building exists a world of creativity (and possibly some ghosts; we’ll circle back on that in October). As a Digital Production, Writing and Design student, I spend most of my time on the third floor, but down on the first floor is where Visual Arts students can be found. […] Continue Reading |
Breaking the silence: One student’s struggle with an eating disorderJust over two years ago, I was laying in an emergency room hospital bed staring at my phone thinking, “How do I explain this to my mom?” For 30 years I had hidden an eating disorder from her but this time it almost killed me. It was time to break the silence; I needed help. […] Continue Reading |
Food trucks from the inside out: Our journey on Camosun’s Cuisine MachineOne of the biggest drawbacks of being at Lansdowne is that the culinary programs are at Interurban. Don’t get me wrong, the Lansdowne cafeteria has great burgers and poutine; I highly recommend the breakfast as well. However, the cafeteria at Interurban is a dining experience. They serve up meat with a side of mashed potatoes […] Continue Reading |
Visible invisibility: Black History Month, on and off campusFebruary is Black History Month, a time to honour and acknowledge the contributions Black people have made to Canada. It is also an opportune time to listen and learn about the issues the Black community still faces, such as racism and inequality, and the steps toward meaningful change that can be taken both at Camosun […] Continue Reading |
