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UVic to propose increased residence fees

The University of Victoria is proposing a 10-year plan to increase residence fees on campus in order to fund deferred maintenance expenses and the construction of a new 600-bed residence…

UVic rushes to compete for millions in research dollars

MONEY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH Due to successful fundraising, UVic students wishing to travel will receive new funding from the President’s Asia Partners Fund and the President’s Excellence Fund. Over…

Introducing UVic’s resident Wikipedian

This month, the University of Victoria welcomes Dr. Christian Vandendorpe, a widely respected scholar in the digital humanities, as its first Honorary Resident Wikipedian. “The position is mainly meant to…

EVENTS January 16-22

MUSIC   WEST MY FRIEND FUNDRAISER Local folk band West My Friend sets out on their first world tour to Europe and is asking for your help. This fundraiser will…

Yellowknife’s FOXY awarded $1-­­million Arctic Inspiration Prize

Yellowknife-based youth sexual health program FOXY, or Fostering Open eXpression among Youth, has been awarded the $1-million Arctic Inspiration Prize to allow the non-profit organization to continue to expand its…

The U.S. works to mend relations with Cuba

Following months of secret talks hosted by Canada between the United States and Cuba, the Obama administration further normalized political relations with the island nation, lifting travel and financial restrictions…

Hollywood film sparks real-world discussion at UVic

Arif Babul’s PHYS 303 class explains the physical world with Interstellar, Doctor Who

Board shorts: Jan. 5

Correction: The date for a town hall meeting was incorrect in our print issue. The correct date for Our Dollars, Our Future is Tuesday, Jan. 13, not Monday, Jan 12. …

Anatomical Art

A Uvic art student creates a collage of modified celebrity nude photos Framed in condensation, Scarlett Johansson steps from the shower and leans into a mirror. Jennifer Lawrence arches against…