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October municipal elections marked by high volume of young candidates
“Seeing so many young candidates run for office across the Island has me feeling incredibly optimistic,” said Zac de Vries, a former councillor and mayoral candidate.
Victoria beats B.C.-wide anti-incumbent wave
Marianne Alto was re-elected as mayor for a second term alongside five returning councillors and three newcomers.
Bike lane moratorium likely after ‘Save Our Saanich’ slate wins overwhelming majority on council
Online, community members shared concerns that SOS would remove existing bike lanes. Sharma said that was not something they were considering at this time.Opinions
NEWS UNSETTLED | What makes a denialist deny?
Residential school (R.S.) denialism is a current hot topic and I find myself reflecting on the day OneBC representatives (Dallas Brodie, a then-sitting MLA, Frances Widdowson, Tim Thielmann, Jim McMurtry…
EDITORIAL | The Cornell Daily Sun did what their university wouldn’t
As journalists, we must seek to root out rape culture with the same fervor we do corruption, malfeasance, and institutional mismanagement.
Chat, are we cooked?
In the era of artificial intelligence, it’s more important than ever that we all reflect on our own education — and what we really want out of it Like so…Culture
Destroyed Cinema to host inaugural film festival this month
The local underground film distribution company focused on transgressive, micro-budget films, will be hosting their first film festival on Nov. 21.
Francis Okai’s MFA exhibition ‘AYALOLO’ was visual representation of place, culture, and community
Okai is a multidisciplinary artist currently pursuing his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at the UVic. AYALOLO ran Oct. 19. to Oct. 23. at the Audain Gallery.
Victoria Healthcare Workers Against Genocide hold on-campus Palestine photo exhibit
The project seeks to challenge the notion that Palestine was “a land without people,” but rather a populated place with a sophisticated culture.Campus
UVic still lacks celiac-safe food options for students on campus
Despite offering gluten-free food, UVic cannot guarantee no cross-contamination, leaving students with celiac disease without safe on-campus options.
Latinos Club, Latin American Studies to build ofrenda for Day of the Dead
From 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., students and staff can enjoy music, food, and the opportunity to help build and decorate an ofrenda.
A look inward at the culture of sexualized violence on UVic’s campus
The Cornell lawsuit has sparked widespread conversations about the culture of sexualized violence on other campuses like ours.Science & Research
How UVic helped shape the Royal BC Museum’s new climate change exhibit
“There’s not a lot of museums that really cover climate change as its own topic … [they don’t] get into the foundations of climate change, what the impacts are, and…
Eight UVic researchers awarded $800 000 in funding for climate-related research
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) has awarded $800 000 to eight UVic research projects.
Local observatory expects to band between 1 200 and 1 400 owls this season
The Rocky Point Bird Observatory is on track for a strong owl banding year, with up to 1 400 Northern Saw-whets expected to be bandedSports
Invitational shows Vikes women’s basketball team entering season with a refreshed roster
The team faced a steep preseason trial, but for a young roster undergoing structural transformation, the games showed a commitment to continuous growth.
UVic women’s volleyball club makes D1 title, but can’t crack varsity
With the fall semester well underway, the UVic Women’s Volleyball Team are looking forward to facing old rivals in the coming months.
Two UVic students to run 24 hours straight around track for Movember
The duo chose to run the track this year partly for easier logistics, and a greater opportunity for community involvement.Features
AI data centers are coming to Vancouver, but the community is pushing back
Vancouver is pushing back against encroaching data centers, and Torin LaRocque, an eighteen-year-old Vancouverite, is at the heart of it all.
Sock hops, sit-ins, and folk singers: UVic student life in 1967
Although many things have evolved at UVic since 1967, it is clear that one thing remains the same: a strong sense of student culture and community, no matter what circumstances…
VicFits brought the HEAT at second annual fashion show
Originally an anonymous venture, Gabrielle Elhav’s brainchild VicFits has upended Victoria’s fashion scene, capturing the city's most unique outfits one street photograph at a time.Humour
Three textbooks you should not spend your student loan money on
As students, we look for many things in a textbook, but every now and again, we come upon some textbooks that are unreasonably priced, confusing, or just plain unhelpful. Here…
Looking to scare the men away this Halloween? These costumes will be perfect for you
If you were hoping for a scary costume, you could even go as Shane Gillis — but be careful, this one might just scare your fellow ladies.
A boots-on-the-ground checklist for discovering who your (potential) roomie really is
Your very own trusty guide to finding the perfect roommate, or finding out whether the person you split chore responsibilities with is an agent of evil. I trust you know…Meetings
Annual General Meeting brings bylaw changes, honorarium increases, and adoption of annual budget
The meeting saw the passage of several items that failed to pass at the February SAGM due to failing to meet quorum.UVSS Board focuses on filling empty committee roles after emergency meeting
Following comments from the Electoral Committee, UVic’s World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Club gave a presentation to the board.UVSS approves AGM draft agenda, accepts resignation in Oct. 5 meeting
The UVSS has called a second meeting on Friday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. to accept a second board member's resignation.Our Digital Print Issue
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