Mind Matters: Focus on digestion for good mental healthAccording to science, we don’t have one brain: we have two. Sort of. Our gut is nicknamed our “second brain,” and while it may not solve quadratic equations and propel us to an A on our next exam, it can serve a pretty wild dinner party. This is important, since it hosts about 30 trillion […] Continue Reading |
Student society brings bubble wrap to pop and puppies to pet to DeStress FestIt’s no secret that schoolwork is stressful. For some, it can add a huge, overwhelming load of work to do on top of an already overloaded life; this could lead to stress, skipping work, or even worse. That’s why the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) puts on the DeStress Fest. The event offers students a […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: On peacocks and unwanted cocksIn an era where we’re obsessed with smartphones, online dating has become increasingly popular. This, combined with our generation’s need for instant gratification and sexual freedom, has created a phenomenon of men sending dick pics—“peacocking,” if you will—to women they meet online. The first time I received one of these photos, I had just signed […] Continue Reading |
Students use food as a tool for reconciliation at upcoming eventStudents from Camosun Hospitality Management class Integrated Events Management (HMGT 286) will be facilitating Food Sovereignty and Reconciliation with the Songhees Nation at the Songhees Wellness Centre on March 23. The event will feature traditional food and a presentation about food sovereignty and reconciliation. “The event will start with the greetings and opening ceremony, and […] Continue Reading |
Rethinking reducing and reusing: What new global regulations on recycling mean for Camosun’s recycling initiativesChina has long been the world’s largest purchaser of recyclables. It’s been the principal end-market for most of the post-consumer plastics, paper, and other recyclable materials collected in North America. And they made a recent decision that will be felt around the world, including right here in Victoria, and nobody seems to be talking about […] Continue Reading |
