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Majority of Saanich Council vote against student advocacy resolutions during March 2 meeting
"I worry that too often the voices of younger people are not heard as much by Council, and this impacts the decisions that we make,” Councillor Phelps Bondaroff said. “I…
GSS fee referendum questions pass, cutting funding for WUSC UVic
“It’s hard to see this club that we all love, and the impact we make, be threatened for reasons that still don’t fully make sense to us. There is still…
VicPD increases police presence around Jewish community sites following recent synagogue attacks in Ontario
Despite some concerns, many community leaders say Victoria remains a supportive place for Jewish residents. “Victoria is a wonderful place for Jews to live,” Fitch said.Opinions
Editorial: Thank you for supporting our referendum question
In a time and place like Victoria in 2026, where the costs of living and pursuing post-secondary education are so high, that extra $2 per full-time student will go right…
Attacks on access to information laws are attacks on democracy
This legislation is fascistic, dystopian, and abhorrent. Any restriction on access to information is an attack on our democracy as a whole. Weakening the freedom of information request — one…
Choosing sobriety since Dry January
Even on our own campus, researchers at UVic are involved with promoting alcohol awareness and reducing the negative health impacts on Canadians. Recently published research aims to reduce alcohol related…Culture
Two Rats Loving takes on Battle of the Bands finals
Two Rats Loving is a Victoria-based, multi-genre band, comprising three students, a tattoo artist, and a UVic alum that started practicing in September. Now, they're in the Battle of the…
JP Meldrum can’t stop creating
In anticipation of his 30th birthday, Meldrum knew he wanted to “own it as hard as possible,” while already working towards completing several projects at the beginning of the year.…
Local musicians Cree Dubreuil and Irvin Waskewitch share their passion for drumming
“It takes a lot of effort to sing and drum for a long time,” Dubreuil said. “It can hurt your body all over. But I like being with everyone at…Sports | Lifestyle
Give your thumb a rest and check out these alternatives to endless doomscrolling
If your thumb has been doing more miles than you have lately, you’re not alone. Scrolling has become the default way for many of us to fill every spare second…
Team mom and superfan Elena Cruz is fuelling basketball championships at UVic
In the 2024–2025 season, the Vikes secured a national U Sports title. The team uplifted their greatest supporter, Elena Cruz, with a personalized championship ring.
Vikes Women’s Rugby is flipping the script on rival teams and setting a new standard for success
The Vikes women’s rugby 7s team closed their season by defeating their rivals, the UBC Thunderbirds, 26-5. This triumphant win was achieved on the very same field where the 15s…Features
Drag in Victoria is more than a show
The realization, that drag did not have to reinforce the binary, opened a door. Within months, Simmons was experimenting with the art form.
The NDP collapsed in 2025. Does that mean they are irrelevant?
Former party leader Jagmeet Singh stepped down last year after losing his seat in Burnaby. Now, the party stands at a crossroads, with five potential candidates looking to be the…
For the love of local: A look into Victoria’s local market scene
“You realize that populated in your own city are hundreds of garage studios, metal working studios, people who are knitters … these markets bring them out of the woodwork and…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 Board of Directors, March 9
In this meeting, the board opened nominations for two committees reps and approved funding for replacements and updates in the SUB, and many directors reporting preparing for the incoming board.
UVic Senate, March 6
In a short meeting on March 6, UVic Senate met to approve many changes and discontinuations of programs, program options, and admission requirements, as well as lengthy debate over changes…UVic Senate, Feb. 6
In the meeting, Senate heard discussions about the university’s demographic data, awards, enrolment levels, and an overhaul of the AWROur Digital Print Issue
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