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The Ripple Effect

The story of J-32 the killer whale

Meet Greg Pratt

Pratt is the current editor of Nexus magazine at Camosun College, but he began his career by writing band reviews. Being a part of the heavy metal music scene in…

Fresh Ink

A dozen years ago, this medium was reserved for bikers and thugs, but no more. Tattoos have slid under the shirtsleeves of businessmen, onto the hips of soccer moms, and…

A coastal journey of discovery

We are all but lonely travelers on this crowded planet. This past summer, I set out on a 33-day solo kayak trip from Victoria to Bella Bella—a distance of roughly…

Weaving in Tradition: Local volunteer organization links Canada and Peru for sustainable change

Students navigate a table through an open doorway. Sunlight streams through the many windows of the building. In the back, some people plant an herb and vegetable garden. Others paint…

Following Brian’s Bliss

I have a confession to make: I wasn’t one of Brian Hendricks’ better students. I didn’t film the outside of his house in the dead of night and drop the…

A pocket guide to the Internet’s reddest flags

What we’re really talking about is critical thinking, which requires self-reflection, being aware of our own shortcomings, and being willing to admit when we are wrong.

Taking Small Steps: the ups and downs of bipolar disorder

I always joke to myself that I don’t go to the gym because dealing with a brain that is constantly producing different emotions is enough exercise already.

The Only Way to See America

A Greyhound adventure