by Ruby Harris | Jan 30, 2026 | Meetings
The board welcomed new NSU Firekeeper and selected referenda proponents, amongst other motions The UVSS’s second Board of Directors meeting of 2026 took place on Jan. 19, with board members providing updates, filling required roles, and passing several motions. The...
by Ruby Harris | Jan 29, 2026 | Letters, Opinions
From a chance to be published to peer feedback, campus literary journals have a lot to offer artistically-minded students Ruby Harris is the Editor-in-Chief of This Side of West Created by students for students, campus literary magazines are spaces where creative...
by Ruby Harris | Nov 20, 2025 | Campus, Lifestyle, Sports | Lifestyle
An investigation into the sustainability of UVic’s food and meat supply reveals low transparency levels about its supply chain Food plays a big role in campus life. At UVic, students living in dormitory-style residences are required to have a meal plan, and many...
by Ruby Harris | Oct 23, 2025 | Culture, Events, Visual Arts
The Oct. 26 event aims to mix nightlife with community and competition This fast-paced event gives audiences the chance to watch local artists paint in three twenty-minute rounds. Spectators play a vital role, voting for their favourite piece, bidding in a silent...
by Ruby Harris | Sep 25, 2025 | Opinions
One factor remains key to student success when designing and grading assignments in subjective fields: clear expectations In academic disciplines where questions often have no single “right” answer, like the fine arts and humanities, assessing students’ learning and...