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“Who is actually safe here?”
On Friday, July 5, hateful posters were found placed on the doors of UVic’s Multifaith Centre, sparking questions from UVic’s community about the safety of campus.
The closure of McKinnon Pool has a ripple effect on the Victoria community
On July 2, UVic announced that it will close the McKinnon Pool by September 15 at the latest.
Pro-Palestine blockade disrupts Victoria’s 30th annual pride parade
This year, Victoria’s annual pride parade was disrupted when pro-Palestinian protestors took to the streets. The protestors demanded that the event’s host organization, the Victoria Pride Society (VPS), respond to…Opinions
Far-right parties are on the rise in Europe
In June and July, a number of major elections took place in Europe. First, the European Parliament, then in France, and most recently in the U.K. Many, including myself, were…
The attempted assassination of Trump is a harbinger of democracy’s death in America
Trump's attempted assassination is a catastrophic threat to American democracy, and we should all be concerned.
Canada should implement compulsory military service
Our country should implement compulsory military service. Compulsory military service in Canada would provide young Canadians with an enlarged skill set while also providing a permanent emergency response force ready…Culture
UVic is home to the world’s largest Trans+ archive
Hidden in the McPherson Library is a treasure trove of queer and Trans+ culture and history. Unknown to many students, Special Collections is home to the Transgender Archives, the largest…
¡Que Viva México! Festival Mexicano brings vibrant movement to Victoria’s Inner Harbor
As temperatures soared from July 13–14, Victoria’s Ship Point hosted the annual Festival Mexicano.
Review of Bad Cameo by Lil Yachty and James Blake
JP Meldrum calls Lil Yachty's latest release "a simple asterisk on his discography" in this "Offbeat" album review.Sports | Lifestyle
Can underdogs bite twice?
The Canadian Championship returns to Starlight Stadium There is a truth that all sports fans know: when it comes time to browse the stables and hitch our wagons to a…
Many UVic students bus to and from campus, but are unprepared to handle unsafe situations on board
Many students commute to campus, but are unprepared to handle situations on the bus. What should we do when we feel unsafe on Victoria buses?
Ten restaurant patios to check out in Victoria this summer
One of the most popular open patio restaurants in downtown Victoria is Craft Beer Market. It opened its doors in September of 2022, replacing Canoe Brewpub, and has been buzzing…Features
The truth behind course evaluation surveys at Canadian universities
Course Evaluation Surveys, across the board, open the door to biases, cyberbullying, and systemic discrimination.
Residence staff began requesting naloxone training in 2022. It took the death of a student for UVic to listen
CLs at UVic may receive naloxone training following tragic death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, but CLs have been asking for training since 2022.
One of Victoria nightlife’s most beloved events of the year declares: Indie Sleaze is back, baby!
If I wear my Raybans from 2007 and dance really hard… will 2024 just go away? It’s 10 p.m. on a Thursday night in Victoria, B.C. and at Hermann’s Upstairs,…Humour
2024 has been the worst, and it’s all because of astrology
Have you barely made it to the end of this semester all in one piece? Has this year been a shit storm of drama and emotional turbulence? Well, you’re not…
Hell is a UVic Cluster party
The time I spent partying at UVic that fateful fall semester in 2021 is time I’ll never get back. UVic students had the devil in them, and the liquor let…
