Editor’s Letter: Where are we headingIt’s been done before, this tension; it’s nothing new. It echoes from the 20th century a reverberation of continual strike. We listen but fail to comment. Or we do but not directly, for that requires too much of our sanity, and that is required to hold our centre. Or we do but not adequately, for […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper April 2, 2025 full issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
The Roxy theatre brings back on-screen cinemaThe Roxy theatre has long stood on Quadra Street a monument of the mid-20th century, its pale blue paint only marginally chipped and faded. After several years with an empty screen, and some years taken over by Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, the Roxy has reestablished its origins with new owners: Golin Cinemas. In May 2024, […] Continue Reading |
Students showcase work at Camosun Comic Arts FestivalCamosun Comics & Graphic Novels students will be showcasing their work at this year’s Camosun Comic Arts Festival (CCAF). Students who are part of the program will show the comics they’ve been working on throughout the year at the CCAF. The event takes place this year from 2 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, April […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: A pet-friendlier VictoriaVictoria is home to tens of thousands of pet owners. Yet, its pet-friendly policies remain limited. While cities such as Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto have advanced toward pet-friendly spaces, transit options, and housing opportunities, Victoria is still on the path toward improvement in these areas. With the right initiatives, Victoria has the potential to embrace […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Chargers end seasons with two PACWEST medalsThe Camosun Chargers’ teams were able to take home two medals this year from the Pacific Western Athletic Association (PACWEST) championships. The men’s basketball team won bronze, and the women’s volleyball team won silver. The men’s volleyball team fell just short of a medal, while the women’s basketball team had a rather disappointing season. The […] Continue Reading |
Experts warn of energy-drink consumptionOn campus, energy drinks are abundant. Cans of Rockstar and Monster line lecture halls and fill recycling bins. Yet, energy drinks are perhaps not as innocuous as one might assume. What even are energy drinks? Are they truly safe to consume? The most important component of energy drinks to question is arguably the most regulated: […] Continue Reading |
Dropping the Needle: The Beatles changed music foreverIn an industry as opinion-based as music, it’s hard for people to agree on anything. However, many do agree on this: The Beatles are the greatest band ever. But why? What makes these guys from Liverpool stand above everyone else? The answer is influence. The Beatles didn’t just dominate music in the 1960s and early […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: April 2, 2025 issueOrigin story: The library on campus is often addressed only by its colloquial name: the library. And, unfortunately, students usually neglect its Christian name: the Alan Batey Library & Learning Commons. The name is no small commemoration. Batey was from 1966 to 1971 principal of the Institute of Adult Studies, and, following 1971’s conversion to […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Playboi Carti finally releases MusicPlayboi Carti Music (AWGE/Interscope Records) 4/5 Playboi Carti has finally released his long-awaited third studio album, Music. The album contains a whopping 30 songs and lasts for a total of one hour and 16 minutes. Unlike his last album, Whole Lotta Red, which was groundbreaking and changed the way trap music is made, this album […] Continue Reading |
