New Music Revue: Clowns tap into hardcore epicness

Clowns Endless (Fat Wreck Chords) 4.5/5 Good hardcore punk rock shocks a person into existence. Melbourne-based Clowns’ latest album Endless effectively achieves this through its thematic approach—the underlying concept being immortality—and by drawing on the genre’s many influences. After a brief intro featuring a primal scream, the band dives into opening track “Formaldehyde,” a declaration […]

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Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Brussels sprouts and deep camel pose

If you grew up in North America, you probably experienced the occasional appearance of Brussels sprouts, particularly at Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, and vowed as child that when you grew up, you’d never eat another one. Most likely, your Brussels sprouts were served boiled, soggy, and plain. Frankly, I feel like this otherwise delicious, nutritious, […]

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25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 15, 2023 issue

I’ll be bock: In our November 16, 1998 issue, writer Melisa Devost reported on the seasonal release of  Vancouver Island Brewery’s Hermannator Ice Bock beer. Devost wrote about how the local brewery made the beer, which involved a three-month-long aging process in subzero temperatures—the cause for the rich flavour and 9.5% alcohol content. The dark […]

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Camosun College Student Society brings cheer with Holiday Market

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is bringing its Holiday Market back this month. The market, now in its second year, will be lots of fun for Camosun students to engage with, says CCSS pride director Emily Lam, who is involved with organizing the event. “We’re going to have approximately 40 student vendors, and this […]

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Blue Bridge brings Stephen King classic to town

William Goldman’s stage adaptation of Stephen King’s Misery is coming to Blue Bridge Theatre this month, bringing the thrilling and suspenseful story to life. Misery revolves around an author, Paul Sheldon, who gets saved by an obsessive fan, Annie Wilkes, following a car accident. However, he soon finds himself trapped by Wilkes and is subjected […]

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