25 Years Ago in Nexus: April 16, 2021 web exclusiveKinda has a ring to it: A letter to the editor in our April 15, 1996 edition took issue with our story about the Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) council that ran the month before. The anonymous letter-writer had concerns with our lack of “responsible reporting.” The writer said, correctly, that one of the roles […] Continue Reading |
Camosun College Student Society election results inThe Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) held its student elections from April 12 to 14, and the results are in. Afaf Burrow has been elected as women’s director, and Arshnoor Kaur as student wellness and access director. Gavinjit Bassi is the Lansdowne executive, while Angela Chou is a Lansdowne director. Sneha Mary Chacko is the […] Continue Reading |
Let’s Talk 2.0: Feminism is for all of usSome of you might remember Barack Obama’s speech where he walked on the stage and said “For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Michelle’s husband, Barack.” How seriously great was that? I applauded loudly; still do. Feminism isn’t something only females should practice; all of us can be a feminist. And there are […] Continue Reading |
Student Editor’s Letter: A late lockdown won’t help muchRemember last year when we were all on lockdown and faintly chattering to ourselves, wondering when the government would no longer be able cope with COVID? The time has come. As much as the different branches of government like to say they’ll be there for British Columbians and Canadians no matter what, things aren’t as […] Continue Reading |
Camosun to offer electric vehicle maintenance trainingThe stereotypical images of a mechanic—someone down underneath a car, hands greasy with oil—are outdated, says Camosun automotive technician program leader Patrick Jones, and they’ve been changing for the better part of a decade. And the college is changing accordingly: in the fall, Camosun will offer a 36-hour electric vehicle (EV) maintenance pilot course (to […] Continue Reading |
Wednesday rally calls on officials to do more to curb opioid crisisMoms Stop the Harm (MSH), a Canadian organization made up of families whose lives have been impacted by substance use, abuse, and deaths, is marking the fifth anniversary of the British Columbia government declaring the opioid crisis a provincial health emergency with a rally taking place at the legislature on Wednesday, April 14. Jan Mahoney, […] Continue Reading |
Camosun Classes Abroad: Your Visa is approved; what next?It’s not easy to get a student Visa issued for any developed country around the world. We need to be familiar with every rule and regulation. Every international student knows that getting a study Visa issued or stamped in your passport does not instantly mean we can take a breath of relief. I must tell […] Continue Reading |
COVID-19 exposure reported at Camosun College’s Interurban campusCamosun College was recently informed by Island Health that there was a COVID-19 exposure at its Interurban campus. The exposure occured on Thursday, April 1 in the John Drysdale Building. Island Health contacted Camosun on Friday, April 9 about the exposure and the college issued a public statement that day about the exposure. Island Health […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Glenn Donaldson offers hit-and-miss coming-of-age soundtrack with new The Reds, Pinks & Purples albumThe Reds, Pinks & Purples Uncommon Weather (Slumberland Records) 2.5/5 Uncommon Weather is the third album from San Franscisco-based solo indie/pop artist Glenn Donaldson, and is meant to be a portrait of San Francisco. Donaldson’s path to this release has several threads of inspiration, the most important of which is the artistic heritage of his […] Continue Reading |
Art gallery exhibit looks at blue and white porcelainThe Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV) is presenting Blue & White, an exhibit of blue and white porcelain, until January 30, 2022. AGGV curator of Asian art Heng Wu calls porcelain a highly appreciated global product, both for the beauty of the combination of blue and white colours on ceramic and the global influence […] Continue Reading |
