Camosun announces international-student provincial attestation letter allocation

On Tuesday, March 5, Camosun College announced its provincial attestation letter (PAL) allocation as set by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Between January 22, 2024 and January 21, 2025, the college will be able to issue up to 1,643 PALs to prospective international students. Both the college and the Camosun College Student […]

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How to be a student and a parent without dying trying

Usually when thinking about college, people immediately daydream about endless nights studying, finishing assignments overnight, horrifying deadlines, good friends, group jokes, enjoyable classes, boring classes, campus activities, jobs in between classes or seasons, and of course, partying like a rock star. In fact, college students have a very active schedule in which they cannot possibly […]

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Kiryn’s Wellness Corner: Practicing non-violence

One of the foundational principles of yoga is ahimsa, which is the Sanskrit word for non-violence. The teachings of yogic philosophy and asana (physical postures) include the application of non-violence toward all beings, including oneself.  The practice of ahimsa, on and off the mat, begins in the mind and actions toward oneself and in thought […]

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Under the underground: Victoria’s punk house-show legacy

Throughout Victoria, there are unmarked spots where history was made. In the basement of a house on Caledonia, Green Day played a show on October 6, 1992. Near the corner of Hillside and Quadra, another house held shows with legendary punk bands NOFX and Lagwagon. World-renowned crossover hardcore legends DRI? Yup, they played in a […]

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Fellas, Let’s Figure It Out: Nutrition talk

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in the overall health and well-being of men, impacting various aspects of our lives, ranging from physical performance to mental acuity. Today, I’ll be sharing some actionable nutrition tips to help you improve your health and wellness one meal at a time. The number-one easiest way to improve your health […]

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