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UVic Rocketry places second in national competition

UVic Rocketry places second in national competition

by Ashlee Levy | Aug 25, 2022 | Campus, News, Technology

The team overcame adversity at the first ever Launch Canada rocket competition     Earlier this month, UVic Rocketry won second place in the Launch Canada sounding rocket competition. The team attended the first ever Launch Canada event in Cochrane, Ontario...
“There is so much uncertainty”: UVic student describes life at Ukrainian refugee hub

“There is so much uncertainty”: UVic student describes life at Ukrainian refugee hub

by Ashlee Levy | Jul 29, 2022 | Campus, Local, News, World

Sienna Wishewan has spent over a month volunteering at the Przemyśl Humanitarian Aid Centre Grey and green cots line the walls of the Przemyśl Humanitarian Aid Centre’s mom and baby room. The exposed beams and fluorescent lights overhead give the space an industrial...
Students a major part of UVic’s impact on the local economy, but who supports students?

Students a major part of UVic’s impact on the local economy, but who supports students?

by Ashlee Levy | Jul 28, 2022 | Opinions

Recent report shows student spending added $158 million to the local economy in 2020 Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish. On June 20, a report was released detailing the economic impact of the University of Victoria on the provincial and local economies. The independent...
Increase in UVic annual parking pass rates an “ableist green-washed money grab” says UVSS

Increase in UVic annual parking pass rates an “ableist green-washed money grab” says UVSS

by Ashlee Levy | Jul 28, 2022 | Campus, News

UVic says parking rate increase is intended to help support sustainability efforts on campus Photo by Mary MacLeod. A petition advocating against the upcoming changes to parking passes at UVic has received over 1 700 signatures and UVSS Board of Directors’...
Community shifts focus to help Ukrainian refugees coming to Vancouver Island

Community shifts focus to help Ukrainian refugees coming to Vancouver Island

by Ashlee Levy | Jun 30, 2022 | Local, News, World

Local organizations step in and help settle over 260 refugees on the Island as Russian invasion further displaces Ukrainian citizens   In late February, news broke that Russia had invaded Ukraine. In Victoria and around the world, Ukrainians and allies took to social...
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