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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,…

The changing face of financial fraud

It’s time to look at whether Canadians are prepared for the changing landscape of financial scams powered by AI.

Long awaited returns: How the repatriation of treasures in B.C. creates ripples of change 

Repatriation is the return of Indigenous objects to their communities of origin, often from institutions that obtained them without consent.

‘World changing’: Drag provides freedom from binaries for Victoria’s LGBTQ+ community 

Though not always safe from hate, drag shows provide queer folk with refuge and the opportunity to explore and embrace their identities. 

‘They emit so much love’: Pet Cafe brings community and connection to campus

"They emit so much love," says one student who attends UVic's Pet Cafe each Wednesday at the Multifaith Centre.

Wright and wrong: The dark history behind UVic’s ocean, earth, and atmospheric sciences building

A ruthless businessman, keen developer, and extractive profiteer, Bob Wright’s long career undermines his contribution to UVic. 

The UVic community is grappling with the cultural dimensions of the climate crisis

The climate crisis is inspiring students and members of the UVic community to develop their personal relationships with the land.

Sex ed is under fire — it is also our best defence against sexualized violence

The solution to the sexualized violence problem that runs rampant on university campuses is education around consent.