New book sheds light on ferry disasterWhen the Queen of the North ferry sank in British Columbia waters in the early hours of March 22, 2006, the entire province held its breath. Two people went missing that night; they remain missing to this day. The new book The Queen of the North Disaster is captain Colin Henthorne’s account of the sinking, […] Continue Reading |
Know Your Profs: Camosun’s Kathie Ross doesn’t want to see students give upKnow Your Profs is an ongoing series of profiles on the instructors at Camosun College. Every issue we ask a different instructor at Camosun the same 10 questions in an attempt to get to know them a little better. If you have an instructor you’d like to see interviewed in the paper, but perhaps you’re […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: November 30, 2016 issue |
Local artist looks beyond botany for inspirationAurafidelite Arindam is a local artist who specializes in botanical-themed work, but her knowledge of art goes far beyond botany. Arindam apprenticed with her late husband Auro, who attended multiple international arts institutions, and even studied under famous Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. She has a large appreciation for impressionism, which was made popular by artists […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 30, 2016 issueInteresting culinary twist: The ongoing saga of dishes going missing from the Lansdowne cafeteria 25 years ago—which ended with the caf bringing back disposable dishware—wasn’t just because of students taking the plastic dishes, it turns out. In our November 25, 1991 issue, Camosun Food Services Advisory Committee chairperson Beryl Hastings said that he “frequently saw […] Continue Reading |
The Bi-weekly Gamer: Inside the industryMillions of people around the globe watch people play video games. To many, watching someone play a virtual game seems unhealthy, unproductive, unusual. To those of us who watch these games, however, it’s something we relate to. The beauty of esports is that although each game is different, the core draw is the same. Let’s […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Dante DeCaro, Ween, Young MammalsDante DeCaro Kill Your Boyfriend (Last Gang Records) 4/5 Jazz legend John Coltrane once said that “the emotional reaction is all that matters.” That sentiment is reflected on Kill your Boyfriend, the debut solo EP from Wolf Parade’s Dante DeCaro (who also played in Hot Hot Heat). In 24 minutes, across five beautifully written and […] Continue Reading |
New Victoria Beer festival adds cheer to winter seasonAh yes, beer: a beverage often enjoyed outside in the summer months after a long day of work. But what about winter? What do people do then? Well, they stay inside or go to bars and pubs. But soon Victoria will offer something new to beer enthusiasts: the Christmas Craft Beer Show. The main focus […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: November 30, 2016 issueCamosun partnering with Seaspan Shipyards Victoria’s Seaspan Shipyards recently donated a six-tonne ship’s bulkhead training module to the college. The donation will go toward Camosun’s new Coastal Skills Initiative, a new educational concept designed to draw upon coast-specific issues. Camosun students given $110,000 in scholarships The 2016 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarships have been awarded to […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: November 30, 2016 to January 3, 2017Until Saturday, December 3 Back to Salem Langham Court Theatre will be showing their newest play, The Crucible, until December 3. Loosely based on the Salem Witch Trials, this play hopes to offer an insight into the madness that occurred in that time period. Ticket prices range from $10 to $22. Contact langhamtheatre.ca for more […] Continue Reading |
