Lydia’s Film Critique: Wild at HeartI recently purchased a suede leather jacket from a vintage shop. She’s a deep orange-tan shade with stylish braided details around the seams—I’ve guesstimated it’s from around the early ’70s. The moment I tried her on I found myself. To me, she “represents a symbol of my individuality and belief in personal freedom,” as Sailor […] Continue Reading |
Student groups concerned over international student capOn January 22, minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship Marc Miller announced that the government of Canada is implementing a cap on international student permit applications for two years. According to the federal government, the new measures were put in place to ensure that international students have the proper support when entering Canada and to […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: Childhood then and nowI really start to notice my age when I start making comments about the way children are raised today. Kids seem to be so protected that I wouldn’t bat an eye if they started to be sent out the door swathed in bubble wrap. When I was growing up we didn’t have social media to […] Continue Reading |
Ainadamar combines classical opera and Spanish flamencoContemporary opera Ainadamar: A Fusion of Flamenco and Classical Music tells the true story of queer poet and playwright Federico García Lorca. Written by Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov, Ainadamar explores Lorca’s life and assassination through the eyes and voice of his muse, Catalan actress Margarita Xirgu. While the thought of opera may conjure up images […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 21, 2024 issueHumans 4 sale (yikes): In the February 22, 1999, issue of Nexus, writer Tamara Laing wrote about Camosun College’s first annual bachelor auction. Yes, I’m serious. 20 of “Camosun’s finest men” were auctioned off to raise money for the student food bank. The rest of the article described how much each gentleman was “bought” for, […] Continue Reading |
What’s This? A College Meme?: February 21, 2024 issue |
Creature Feature: February 21, 2024 issue |
Student society offers free legal assistance for studentsCamosun College Student Society sponsored content Finding yourself over your head in a legal situation? Having landlord issues? Wondering if your employer is doing something against the law? Luckily, all eligible Camosun College students have access to free legal advice. The service, provided by the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) through the British Columbia Federation […] Continue Reading |
Things That Happen: February 21, 2024 issue |
New Music Revue: Revival Season have something to say on debutRevival Season The Golden Age of Self-Snitching (Heavenly) 4/5 Georgia-based rap duo Revival Season is composed of rapper Brandon Evans and instrumentalist Jonah Swilley. Their debut album, The Golden Age of Self-Snitching, hits the shelves on February 23. The tracks are fast-paced and in your face, with quick rhymes and ’80s beats. If you’re tired […] Continue Reading |
