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UVSS Annual General Meeting, Oct. 28

News

UVSS draws criticism at AGM for lack of consultation, accessibility issues

This year’s AGM significantly exceeded quorum, at one point hitting 264 attendees, but many key policies failed to pass.

UVic student spends olive harvest season in West Bank in show of solidarity

“The occupation forces, the Israeli government, they really do not want internationals here because what that provides then is witnesses," the student said.

Open letter by BC3 Coalition pushes for reduced walk-on ferry prices for students

$20 may seem like a nominal fee for one-way travel, but making multiple trips for family or work does impact students’ expenses and savings

Opinions

Is UVic’s two-day fall reading break really a break?

In my experience, I have performed better, both academically and mentally, during spring semesters — when reading break comes earlier, and lasts a full week. In contrast, the fall break…

It’s time to engage with local politics

The most dangerous policies don’t always start at the federal level. Often, they start quietly in our school boards and local elections.

Is the U-Pass system fair? 

The current U-Pass system reveals that UVic prioritizes sustainability over free consumer choice, a dangerous removal of personal freedom. While a subsidized system for affordable bus transit may sound nice,…

Culture

Corduroy Aspect debuts first album ‘It’s The Best I Can Do Right Now’

The band may not know exactly where they’re going, but Courchesne indicates that they certainly know who they are.  “Don’t book us if you don’t want a fast band that’s…

Fifth annual Victoria Records Fair donates proceeds to CFUV

“We like the music community. We don’t need to make any money off of it,” said Lunger. “We are happy to donate our time.”

CRD proposes new bylaw to provide additional funding to local theatres

While the grant system hasn’t been established yet, Dell hopes that it will make it easier for the theatre community to rent the Royal or McPherson theatres.

Sports | Lifestyle

Vikes take on Trinity Western Spartans in opening weekend split

The women's team may need a few games to knock off the new season nerves, but fans hope they will bring back the heat they had in the first quarter. 

Vikes women’s rugby team finishes season winning gold and silver

The team attributes their success to the connection and trust they've fostered both on and off the field.

Vikes rowing crews win two divisions in costume at Gorge Regattas

The Vikes won two divisions, dressed as the Incredibles featuring Edna Mode, and Truffula trees featuring the Lorax.

Features

UVic’s Centre for Indigenous Laws opens this September

“The program … reflects and responds to the reality that every part of Canada is subject not only to the laws of the federal government, provinces, and municipalities, but also…

‘Food Not Lawns:’ How guerrilla gardeners inspired the next generation of environmental activists

For others, however, guerilla gardening is an anti-colonial act meant to address food security concerns in local communities, and challenge the institutions and systems that decide who is allowed to…

How the rise of strategic voting shook up Vancouver Island politics

“The story we saw on Vancouver Island was that folks overwhelmingly did not want Conservatives to get elected, which might come as a surprise,” said Prym Goodacre, a recent graduate…

Humour

How to spend all two days of the fall reading break

If you have the Euro-summer travel bug that seems to have bitten every twenty-something, this reading break could be your chance! Go abroad and enjoy all of the wonders that…

The only guide you need to Halloween costumes

The scariest thing at UVic isn’t a costume, it’s realizing you picked the wrong major three years ago.

How UVic students can cope with the Liquor and Cannabis strike

Consider liquor distilled in seldom-used bathrooms, or encouraging your friends at Gustavson to get involved with another kind of "green" business.

Meetings

UVSS Annual General Meeting, Oct. 28

UVSS will have no President, anti-racism policy, or decolonization policy after lengthy AGM votes many motions down.

UVSS Board of Directors, Oct. 20

The Oct. 20 meeting approved the AVP terms of reference, a new Clubs Postering Policy, and saw several vacancies filled on committees.

UVSS Board of Directors, Oct. 6

This confirmed funding for clubs and course unions, approved budgets, and saw further inquiry into the Service Groups Policy. 

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