25 Years Ago in Nexus: January 24, 2024 issueWho needs proof?: In our January 25, 1999 issue, writer Jason Loxton attempted to debunk the Loch Ness Monster in what I would call a sloppy argument. Loxton claimed that because there isn’t cold hard proof of a large prehistoric monster living in the depths of Loch Ness it simply doesn’t exist. Well, well, well, […] Continue Reading |
Ruby Rioux and the Bats from Saturn: January 24, 2024 issue |
Isle of Tease shines light on diversity in burlesqueThe Isle of Tease Burlesque Festival celebrates the variety and history of burlesque while showcasing the diverse backgrounds of burlesque performers. Event co-producer Champagne Sparkles—also the co-founder of Victoria’s popular Cheesecake Burlesque Review, celebrating 18 years of being a burlesque troupe this March—says that what the Cheesecakes do is only part of what burlesque is […] Continue Reading |
Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Getting routineAs you get settled into your new schedule and begin to carve out a routine for academic success, your health will also benefit from a routine. It’s much easier to keep your new year’s resolutions or general eating habits on track if you have a scheduled routine. A great habit to help save time and […] Continue Reading |
Exhibit gives modern take on queer and BIPOC portraitureWhy do we take portraits of people? For hundreds of years, much of the function was to preserve someone’s image, flaunt wealth, or, among upper classes, advertise yourself for marriage to long-distance suitors. Other times, it’s to record history or shine light on a certain type of person or way of life. Today, selfies, video […] Continue Reading |
Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Five reasons to lift weights1. Lifting increases your testosterone As discussed in a previous issue, there are a ton of societal and environmental factors that have led to a massive dip in young men’s testosterone levels. One way to combat this is with weight training. Lifting heavy weights, especially leg exercises, significantly increases testosterone production. 2. Consistent gains require […] Continue Reading |
Nexus newspaper January 8, 2024 full issueRead the full issue here. Continue Reading |
Island Sexual Health clinic at Lansdowne free for studentsCamosun College Student Society sponsored content Did you know that there’s a free sexual health clinic at Camosun College? Every Friday from 9 am to 2 pm Island Sexual Health has a clinic at Camosun’s Lansdowne campus. Located on the third floor of Richmond House, the clinic offers services to students free of charge. The […] Continue Reading |
Takwak Comics: January 8, 2024 issue |
News Briefs: January 8, 2024 issueSymposium celebrates student work The year-end Capstone symposium for graduating Camosun College Electronics and Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering technology students took place on Friday, December 15. Some of the projects on display included a smart sunscreen dispensing solution, a modern control system for church bells, and a parking app that locates empty parking stalls. […] Continue Reading |
