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Is Starbucks really a great place to work as a student?

“It’s like any other business, but Starbucks definitely tries to make you join the cult more than others.” said Joe, a former Starbucks barista. 

UVic’s Centre for Indigenous Laws opens this September

“The program … reflects and responds to the reality that every part of Canada is subject not only to the laws of the federal government, provinces, and municipalities, but also…

UVic alumna running to lead BC Greens

Now, the government is broke, and they say that the only way they can afford schools and hospitals is if we subsidize a bunch of foreign billionaires to dig up…

UVic the first university in BC to introduce a ‘Good Samaritan’ drug policy

"We would really like to see the university be proactive in communicating this policy change,” said Galway. “If it’s not communicated, then the policy might as well not exist.”

UVic to launch Canada’s first Doctor of Engineering program

The university is preparing to introduce new doctorate programs aimed at working professionals in different industries UVic is launching a new doctoral program aimed at working professionals in the engineering…

UVic-based Climate Disaster Project awarded $2.5M to expand global storytelling initiative

"Climate change is going to be the defining experience of this century. Our lives will be defined by the perennial disasters that each season brings,” Holman said. “If the news…

UVic announces balanced budget without cuts

The university anticipates enrolment targets to be met or exceeded, and does not foresee a change in circumstances drastic enough to warrant any cuts or restrictions this year.

Part of under-construction engineering lab building collapses

UVic told the Martlet they have begun an investigation into the incident, but they do not foresee changes to the project’s design. 

Tiny house built in Campus Community Garden to support land defenders

"It was a struggle at times for people to go through this process,” Barratt said. “We don't necessarily want to have to build houses to stand in the way of…

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