Life/Sports

National Geographic photographer Andy Mann delivers captivating presentation

AJ Aiken, contributing writer

November 3, 2022

From rock climber to ocean conservationist, National Geographic filmmaker and photographer Andy Mann’s From Summit to Sea is a journey through the ups and downs of his career, and he brought it to the Royal Theatre last night. The presentation is filled with the breathtaking photos expected from a National Geographic photographer, along with some […]

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Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party dazzles with interactive experience

Lane Chevrier, staff writer

October 28, 2022

The tale of Alice in Wonderland is a magical childhood story for many generations, but it doesn’t have to stop there. For the silly adults who are whimsical and childlike at heart, The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience gives people the opportunity to revisit Wonderland and have their own tea party, replete with peculiar potions, […]

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Camosun Chargers volleyball teams go all out in home openers

Santiago Vazquez, contributing writer

October 24, 2022

The Camosun Chargers men’s volleyball team, the reigning PACWEST and CCAA national champions, won their home opener on Saturday, October 22 over the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Mariners three sets to one. Despite a great team effort, the women’s team lost a hard-fought battle against the defending national champions from VIU the same night. The […]

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CCSS brings Diwali back to campus

Ezra Kiedaisch, contributing writer

October 20, 2022

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) is bringing its Diwali festival celebration back to campus this year. On Monday, October 24 from 6 pm to 9 pm, the Lansdowne campus will be set alight with colours, dancing, music, and culture.  Also called the Festival of Lights, Diwali is heavily celebrated in India. This festival is […]

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Camosun Chargers student athletes get ready for season

Zoe Mathers, student editor

October 19, 2022

The Camosun Chargers 2022 season is kicking off for men’s and women’s volleyball and basketball—the volleyball home opener is on October 22 and the basketball home opener is on November 4.  Men’s basketball point guard Takeshi Croke and women’s volleyball middle blocker Gracie May are looking forward to another season filled with new team members, […]

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Fresh to Death slays BC beer lovers

Lane Chevrier, staff writer

October 17, 2022

On Sunday, October 16, Victoria Beer Society hosted Fresh to Death, a celebration of hopped-up craft beers. Held at the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, the venue was modest, and the event featured 20 fresh brews from 12 BC breweries. I started off with Howl Brewing’s Chai Pumpkin Brown Ale (6%), which seemed to me to […]

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Victoria Women’s Basketball League aims to support and inspire female athletes

Lane Chevrier, staff writer

September 23, 2022

The Victoria Women’s Basketball League (VWBL) is a not-for-profit organization that invites adult women from the community to play 3-on-3 half-court basketball on Sunday evenings at the gym at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence, located at Camosun College’s Interurban campus. The league is divided into casual and competitive play to cater to differing play […]

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Geoff Pippus to start as Chargers men’s basketball head coach

Lane Chevrier, staff writer

June 10, 2022

Geoff Pippus is the new Camosun Chargers men’s basketball head coach. Pippus, who has 10 years coaching experience and is starting with the Chargers’ 2022/23 season, is excited for the new role and thinks that the previous coach, Scot Cuachon, has left the team in great shape for him. Strategically, Pippus is focused on an […]

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