Coping with the pandemic through meditationI once did a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat during which we were not allowed to use our phones, read, write, exercise (besides walking around a few acres a couple times a day), clean, cook, talk to one another, or even make eye contact with anyone. It was a very long 10 days, with about […] Continue Reading |
Student editor’s letter: Don’t give up on CamosunIf I’m being completely honest, I’m really sad right now. I miss walking into the cafeteria for a Camosun muffin, listening to the really odd segments of conversation you catch on campus, and being a part of the Camosun community. There’s no end in sight. I’m not going to sit here and tell you it […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Auroch continue to dominate with new mini-LPAuroch Stolen Angelic Tongues (20 Buck Spin) 4.5/5 Extreme metal is one of the most well-known metal sub-genres, not only for its dark and brutal nature, but also for being mysterious, mystical, and multicultural. Stolen Angelic Tongues, a mini-LP released by Vancouver-based Auroch, is one of the best examples of how an extreme metal band […] Continue Reading |
Student organizations push for more after $9 billion student-aid package announcedOn Wednesday, April 22, the federal government announced a new student-aid package amounting to $9 billion. Many student organizations, however, say this isn’t enough. The new Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides $1,250 a month from May to August for students and recent graduates who are making $1,000 a month or less. Students with disabilities […] Continue Reading |
Time to Buy BC campaign encourages consumers to buy from local alcohol producersAs of April 14, BC’s alcohol industry has united in an initiative to mitigate the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. The Time to Buy BC campaign encourages consumers to prioritize smaller manufacturers from within the province when purchasing beer, wine, and spirits. BC Craft Brewers Guild executive director Ken Beattie says that the […] Continue Reading |
Camosun president looks to uncertain summer and fall semestersAs Camosun students finish up their winter semesters, write exams, and get into the swing of remote learning, the college is planning for its summer and fall terms. Summer courses are being offered online, and for the fall semester, Camosun president Sherri Bell says it’s likely Camosun won’t be running a campus with large groups […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Ulcerate prove they are force to be reckoned with on new albumUlcerate Stare Into Death and Be Still (Debemur Morti Productions) 4.5/5 After the massiveShrines of Paralysis(2016), the New Zealand-based extreme metal band Ulcerate won’t keep fans waiting any longer by releasing their sixth full-length album, Stare Into Death and Be Still, on April 24. With the balance between heavy and melodic, Stare Into Death and […] Continue Reading |
UNO Fest moves online for 2020Now more than ever, we need good quality from all levels of art. Painters, singers, writers, filmmakers, dancers… artists all need to band together to provide their audiences with quality art that will inspire this generation to not give up hope and push on. When done right, that’s the power of good art. This year, […] Continue Reading |
Ministry fast-tracks mental-health support during COVID-19 pandemicThe Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has fast-tracked a 24/7 counselling platform in order to help students who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Here2Talk site provides options for students to talk with mental-health support over the phone, through an app, or online. The program will cost an estimated $1.5 million per […] Continue Reading |
Federal government announces new $9-billion student-aid packageThe federal government announced today a new student-aid package worth $9 billion. The new Canada Emergency Student Benefit will provide $1,250 a month from May to August for students and recent graduates who are making $1,000 a month or less. This comes after critiques that the government’s Canada Emergency Response Benefit wouldn’t be available for […] Continue Reading |
