25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 21, 2024 issueHumans 4 sale (yikes): In the February 22, 1999, issue of Nexus, writer Tamara Laing wrote about Camosun College’s first annual bachelor auction. Yes, I’m serious. 20 of “Camosun’s finest men” were auctioned off to raise money for the student food bank. The rest of the article described how much each gentleman was “bought” for, […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: February 7, 2024 issueCase closed (circuit): In our February 8, 1999 issue, we wrote about how the emergence of four closed-circuit television cameras in Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus was cause for concern. Although I’m not sure why, because, as writer L. Vanderbijl pointed out, there were already 13 cameras in operation at Lansdowne. Camosun manager of College Safety […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Camosun’s snow decisions preventable mistakesMany students—myself included—were shocked and displeased with Camosun College’s decisions during the recent snowfall. On Wednesday, January 17, Victoria residents woke to the gentle falling of snow—but by 10 am, the snow wasn’t so gentle. This was completely in line with what had been forecast by various weather networks. This wasn’t a surprise fall, which […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Land acknowledgements can’t be merely superficialCamosun College campuses are located on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here. Settling into the first couple weeks of winter term, you probably heard your instructor perform some semblance of the land acknowledgement above within about five to 15 […] Continue Reading |
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 |
Open Space: Students need to know rental rightsWe’ve all heard the frightening housing statistics, the idea of one day owning a house being nothing more than a fantasy. That’s why, like me, many students shell out most of their money every month for a crummy rental with no storage, no backyard, no amenities, no pets, and no hope of ever escaping. Renting […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: January 8, 2024 issueNew Nexus, who dis?: Our January 11, 1999 issue brought with it a changed Nexus, including a lot of new features, including comics, a fresh layout, and a Horrorscopes column, which twisted classic horoscopes toward all things sinister for added devilish flair. For example, based on this column, if you’re a Scorpio you may need […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 29, 2023 issueWellness at Wilna: In Nexus’ November 30, 1998 issue, contributor Priya Vohora wrote about Camosun College’s Alternative Health Fair ’98, which was held in the Wilna Thomas Cultural Centre on November 19. Some of the exhibits on display included acupressure, chiropractic posture check, herbal medicine, vitamins and supplements, and organic produce. Vohora reported feeling relief […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Camosun needs to be more accepting of AIWhile being one of the biggest challenges for educators in decades, artificial intelligence also provides us with a unique opportunity to enhance the quality of our education. Just as we did with the emergence of computers and then the internet, Camosun College and educators in general are taking a close-minded approach to the adoption of […] Continue Reading |
25 Years Ago in Nexus: November 15, 2023 issueI’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 […] Continue Reading |
