Open Space: Land acknowledgements can’t be merely superficialCamosun College campuses are located on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here. Settling into the first couple weeks of winter term, you probably heard your instructor perform some semblance of the land acknowledgement above within about five to 15 […] Continue Reading |
News Briefs: January 24, 2024 issueFood bank volunteers needed The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is looking for volunteers to assist with its Student Food Bank Bread and Produce Days. Students who are interested in volunteering must be available Thursdays from 10 am until 11:30 am and have the ability to travel to either campus. See the CCSS Instagram account […] Continue Reading |
Not the Last Word: Housing impossibilitiesHousing and finances are on everyone’s mind these days. Housing prices are increasing fast, and the scary thing is that there doesn’t seem to be any sign of them lowering or even levelling out. The dream that most people have as they’re growing up is that they’ll one day score the right job, meet the […] Continue Reading |
Lydia’s Film Critique: Alice Doesn’t Live Here AnymoreIn the heart of a strong-willed, defiant little girl is a dreamscape of songbird stardom. Or at least so for Alice Hyatt (played by Ellen Burstyn) in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974). But life settles away from this grown-out fantasy and into all-American suburbia. Hyatt’s dreams get overshadowed by her smart-mouthed 11-year-old son and […] Continue Reading |
Creature Feature: January 24, 2024 issue |
New Music Revue: Courting delivers comforting heartbreak with second albumCourting New Last Name (Lower Third) 3/5 Liverpool-based rock band Courting’s second album, New Last Name, is centred on an ex. An ex who has settled down and is happier for it: it’s “Someone Like You” if Adele was a soccer hooligan. But perhaps this comparison is misleading. New Last Name is not meant to […] Continue Reading |
Things That Happen: January 24, 2024 issue |
Brainrot: January 24, 2024 issue |
Students continue to get health and dental coverage through student societyCamosun College Student Society sponsored content If you’re a Camosun College student—and if you’re reading this, you likely are—you’re automatically enrolled in a Canada Life health and dental plan through the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) and its partner Gallivan. All eligible students—domestic and international—are in the plan, with the fees added as part of […] Continue Reading |
Victoria Film Festival documentary follows Bonnie Henry during the pandemicThe Victoria Film Festival (VFF) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. And there’s no shortage of events for movie lovers to enjoy at the VFF, from the fest’s lineup of movies from all over the globe to events such as chats with filmmakers. One notable example of the varied movie lineup is Vancouver-based Adrian […] Continue Reading |
