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Gamergate controversy strikes at USU

On Oct. 14, Anita Sarkeesian cancelled a talk on women and video games at Utah State University due to death and shooting threats targeted at her and the attending students.…

National blood shortage gets Canadians donating

Canadian Blood Services (CBS) issued an appeal to Canadians at the beginning of October encouraging Canadians to donate in light of a concerning drop in inventory levels. The last shortage…

David Suzuki sows grassroots support for food security

The David Suzuki virtual classroom got off to a bit of a late start on Oct. 6 as over a dozen spectators waited patiently at Cinecenta to hear his insights.…

UVic study links moderate drinking to breast cancer

The University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research of B.C. (CARBC) recently published a study linking moderate drinking to breast cancer. The study shows that low-level drinkers, at less than…

Fossil fuel divestment: an FAQ

At its annual general meeting, the UVSS will ask undergraduates to choose whether or not to hold a referendum on the issue of fossil fuel divestment next year. In response,…

UVic’s Arctic initiatives showcased in PM’s annual tour

UVic president Jamie Cassels and Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) president Dr. Kate Moran met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other key government officials this August as part of Harper’s…

Five dead in Calgary house party stabbings

Calgary—via The Gauntlet University of Calgary students woke up Tuesday morning, April 15, to the tragic news that five people had been stabbed to death at a house party in…

Blurring the party line

After recently being kicked out of the Liberal party caucus, 32 newly independent Liberal senators are making a few changes. Along with other plans, the Liberal senators have decided to…

New voice for seniors talks to students

Isobel Mackenzie has been appointed as seniors advocate for B.C. The newly created position is a first for Canada. Mackenzie’s appointment is a result of Bill 10 the Seniors Advocate…

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