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Students flock to Instagram to follow the beloved UVic peacock
A peacock, affectionately nicknamed George, has amassed over 1 000 followers on Instagram and hundreds more admirers during his months of living on the UVic campus, despite concerns about his…
Cannabis consumption spaces yield mixed reviews from British Columbians
In a recent online survey, 34 per cent were in favour of Cannabis consumption spaces In a 2022 report recently released by B.C.’s Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General…
UVic library renovations include increased study space and new service desk
A brand new look is coming to the first floor of the McPherson Library this spring, with benefits such as a new service desk and increased study space for the…Opinions
The current state of tipping needs to change
Everyone deserves to make a livable wage, but why is that burden being put on me, a student just trying to afford a lunch out?
The pre-med preoccupation
“I need to get a good mark in this class or else I won’t get into med school!” If you’ve ever been in a biology class, this statement may sound…
The Grammys: Good as gold or tarnishing prestige?
The 65th Grammy Awards are taking place on Feb. 4, 2023, and following years of snub accusations, it’s looking like more of the public might resist tuning in, and tune…Culture
Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” reveals a life steeped in luxury and loss
Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, leaves a chasm of distance between the Royals and little hope the Prince will ever return.
The name behind the McPherson Library
The McPherson Library is a focal point of our campus — located at the head of the quad, it is a building that almost everyone passes coming or going from…
MeeT restaurant review
MeeT is now officially open and is Victoria’s newest destination for vegetarians, vegans, and curious meat-eaters alike.Sports | Lifestyle
Ranking Victoria’s nightclubs
Going out to nightclubs on the weekends is a prominent fixture in student culture. Due to this, many young adults know that choosing the right place to blow off some…
How to combat lingering burnout from finals season
If the new term already has you dealing with burnout, you’re not alone The first month of the winter semester has almost passed, but university students have been feeling the…
Six late-night restaurants in Victoria that won’t break the budget
It’s the beginning of the year and, next to fitness goals, healthy spending habits are one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. After the hustle and bustle of the…Features
“It is not you who decides if you are suspicious or not.”
Zoom is one company that has a very broad range of uses for data. Zoom allows third-party vendors and resellers to access personal data, as well as uses it for…
UVic students scared, struggling to find reliable health care amid family doctor shortage
According to Statistics Canada, 17 per cent of British Columbians were without regular health care providers in 2021. In Greater Victoria this number is even higher. Just over 24 per…
Rise of resellers: A solution to fast fashion or taking away from those in need?
While many see thrifting as a sustainable approach to fashion, some advocates argue that thrifting and reselling are gentrifying thrift stores and taking clothes away from people in need.Humour
The unspoken law of seat assignment
It's the first day of class. Eager students shuffle into the room like lambs to the slaughter. Frenzied feral creatures, the lot of us, scattering about frantically to find an…
The best ways to maximize the UVic text alert function
By now, we should all be accustomed to the UVic Alert system which notifies us of incidents occurring on or near campus. This past semester we’ve had a couple different…
Six dinner table conversation topics to be wary of this holiday season
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are here and so are all the best traditions. Gift wrapping, putting up your light display, decorating your Christmas tree. It’s what…Our Digital Print Issue
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