25 Years Ago in Nexus: October 30, 2024 issue

Astral projection: The year is 1999, film projection is fading out, digital projection is rushing in, and projectionists all over North America—and in the heart of Victoria, BC—are standing their ground against the tech boom leaving them far behind. In our November 1, 1999 issue, we covered the “one or two projectionists stand[ing] amongst the […]

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New Music Revue: Delta Sleep delivers great mix of sounds on new LP

Delta Sleep Blue Garden (Sofa Boy Records/Wax Bodega) 3.5/5 Delta Sleep is a British band known for its unique blend of math rock and indie pop. They have been active since 2010 and have released four EPs and just released their fourth LP, Blue Garden. This new LP offers a great mixture of sounds, highlighted […]

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La Clemenza di Tito tragically bloated, befuddling, boring opera

La Clemenza di Tito is composed by Mozart and written by Caterino Mazzolà. This opera was originally performed in Prague in 1791; currently, it’s being shown at Victoria’s Royal Theatre through Pacific Opera Victoria. The score was performed wonderfully by the Victoria Symphony, and conducted by the talented Giuseppe Pietraroia. The story revolves around Roman […]

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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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