25 years ago in Nexus: November 4, 2015 issueStudent society mover and shaker: In “Student president resigns” in our October 30, 1990 issue, we reported that James Grey was stepping down as president of the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS). Grey said in his resignment letter that he had accomplished his main goal of establishing a student society that was autonomous and independent […] Continue Reading |
The most boring video game in the world returns for Desert Bus for Hope fundraiserMark your calendars, gaming enthusiasts: Desert Bus for Hope returns on November 14. This unique event mixes philanthropy, gaming, and all things nerd culture. Desert Bus for Hope is an annual charity event that raises funds for Child’s Play, a Seattle-run game-industry charity focused on raising funds for children’s hospitals and sexual-assault resources. Desert Bus […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten explores the lost rock and roll of CambodiaVarious Artists Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock and Roll (Dust-to-Digital) 3.5/5 This soundtrack to the film of the same name documents the history of rock and roll in Cambodia: it ain’t pretty. Cambodian rock musicians have been killed for being rock musicians, making both this album and the documentary fascinating and important looks […] Continue Reading |
Camosun board of governors approves balanced budget, no programs to be cutThe Camosun College board of governors recently approved a $114-million balanced budget for fiscal year 2014-15, with no cancellation of programs. There had been concern amongst programs such as the Music Professional Studies program, University Transfer, and the Early Learning and Care program that they would either face significant reductions or be cancelled entirely. Camosun […] Continue Reading |
Good Person of Setzuan contemplates poverty, moralsPoor people can also be good people. Good Person of Setzuan, the current production of the University of Victoria’s theatre department, is ready to drive that point home. Conrad Alexandrowicz, the director, writer, and choreographer, will be bringing the enlightening play (based on Bertolt Brecht’s classic work) to audiences in November. Brecht asks many important […] Continue Reading |
Comics: October 31, 2012 issue |
News briefs: CKMO update, Chargers golf news, UVic bathroom briefingCKMO on last leg Camosun College’s radio station, CKMO The Village 900, was set to be shut down at the end of last April. Due to the station’s requirement for the applied communications program students to finish their course, the termination of the station has been temporarily postponed until this coming April. The station is […] Continue Reading |
Eye On Campus: September 5th – 18thOngoing Toastmasters’ Master Toasts For many people, public speaking is their biggest fear (behind spiders, obviously); signing up for a local Toastmasters class might be just what you need to overcome those fears (speaking, not spiders; you’re on your own there). With a free visualization and planning workshop from 9 am to 12 pm on […] Continue Reading |
