Opinions

We need electoral reform to fight climate change

The recent provincial election in B.C. returned a historic result: despite more than 200 000 British Columbians voting for progressive candidates over Conservatives, we now have an almost evenly split…

‘Juggling pain, spoons, and guilt’

There is a severe lack of disabled representation in conversations about how fast fashion, driving, and single-use plastic affect the environment. When able-bodied individuals complain about single use items, the…

AI is destroying the environment one query at a time

Students have the responsibility to reduce their emissions, and that includes AI  There’s no denying that students are turning to AI for help with homework these days. While most of…

The future of B.C. is beyond the polls

Although voting might seem like the natural answer — to put representatives who advocate for our rights and values in power — voting simply might not be enough anymore. 

Do we really need an app for that?

We’ve assumed that everyone has, and wants to have, a smartphone. In doing so, we’ve made a terrible mistake. 

Why does everything need to be a subscription?

Whether it’s weekly, monthly, or yearly, it seems like everything is becoming a subscription — and it’s starting to get out of hand. 

Victoria Event Centre — one last nail in the city’s arts and culture coffin

At the end of October, the Victoria Event Centre will be shutting its doors for good. As the venue’s last subsidies seep in from the landlord, rent suddenly growing out…

Inaccessible Accessibility

It’s not easy navigating the Centre for Accessible Learning’s (CAL) system, and once you’re registered, it’s also not easy gaining access to accommodations for each course.

Popular brands are lying about size inclusivity

Shopping as a plus size person has never been easy, but recently it has become even more challenging because brands are lying about size inclusivity.