New Music Revue: Fixation deliver best work yet with Speak in Tongues

Fixation Speak in Tongues (Indie Recordings) 4.5/5 Riding high on the praise of fans and great potential in their break into the scene, Norwegian metalcore band Fixation believes this release is their best yet, and, frankly, I agree. Speak in Tongues is a powerful mini-album, following the journey of spiritual questioning, particularly in critique of […]

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New Music Revue: Leeroy Stagger halfway there on new album

Leeroy Stagger 3 AM Revelations (Tonic Records) 3/5 Victoria’s own Leeroy Stagger is taking on the music scene with a touch of a classic Americana sound on his 13th album, 3 AM Revelations, which comes as a result of over 20 years of experience.  I find that the first songs at the start of the […]

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Camosun’s new soccer club blends competition with inclusivity

Soccer lovers at Camosun College can now play at school, thanks to the Camosun Student Soccer Club. The club was created to allow students of all skill levels to play the world’s most popular sport right on campus. So, whether you’re a seasoned player or are just looking for a fun way to stay active, […]

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Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Nailing work/life balance

Work/life balance is more than just a buzz phrase. Work/life balance is how you keep up with your studies while not letting your social life slip away, or vice versa.  This is definitely a challenge in the world of college students. Throw in the fact that many of us are working as well, and it’s […]

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Filmmaker Kara Hansen heads back west for Antimatter

Experimental filmmaker Kara Hansen currently works as a film instructor in the US, but she’ll be travelling back home to the west coast for a screening of her work at Victoria’s Antimatter Film Festival this month. The festival features all kinds of work that challenge the conventions of what sharing art can look like. “It’s […]

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25 Years Ago in Nexus:

Election ’99: As the scripture published in Nexus tells us, Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) elections have been a lasting democratic affair for several millennia (well, since 1990). In our October 18, 1999 issue, we highlighted the six candidates hoping to win power over the Camosun campus, a tradition the CCSS sustains today (see pages […]

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Lydia’s Film Critique: But I’m a Cheerleader

If the allegations are true and Megan is a lesbian, it would explain her vegetarianism, Melissa Etheridge poster, and, most of all, her deep admiration for the female form.  Even her friends and family have recognized the signs, and her totally hunky boyfriend has detected some glaring distaste for their make-out sessions. Evidence of Megan’s […]

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