by Kaitlyn Kokoska | Oct 13, 2017 | Campus, News
In late September, the UVSS introduced their newest gender-inclusive washroom in the basement of the Student Union Building (SUB). What once was a women’s bathroom was updated with signs and posters explaining the change, and the official bathroom sign was updated to...
by Kaitlyn Kokoska | Sep 21, 2017 | Features, Stories, Uncategorized
It has been 17 months since B.C.’s provincial health officer declared a public health emergency regarding the prevalence of fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths. In that time, B.C. has seen hundreds of overdose deaths. July 2017 saw 91 suspected drug overdose deaths...
by Kaitlyn Kokoska | Sep 21, 2017 | Culture, Literature
On Oct. 11, one of the best and brightest of Victoria’s literary scene will be honoured with the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize — and there’s a good chance that someone will have a UVic connection. Among those nominated for the best book published in...
by Kaitlyn Kokoska | Sep 21, 2017 | Culture, Music
Some of the best memories you’ll undoubtedly make during your university career come when you’re out on the town with friends. Unfortunately, if you’re not into laptop DJs or sweaty bodies looking to hook up in Victoria’s club scene, it might be difficult to find...
by Kaitlyn Kokoska | Sep 12, 2017 | Culture, Literature
The Victoria Festival of Authors will bring together writers and readers together during its second annual festival. The festival, celebrating local and national authors, runs for five days from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, and will be hosted at various locations in the...