Opinions

Amid record water lows, can northern B.C. support a pipeline?

Oil and gas companies withdrew 9 million cubic meters of water in 2024 despite 63 per cent of B.C.’s population being "water-stressed."

Is UVic’s two-day fall reading break really a break?

In my experience, I have performed better, both academically and mentally, during spring semesters — when reading break comes earlier, and lasts a full week. In contrast, the fall break…

It’s time to engage with local politics

The most dangerous policies don’t always start at the federal level. Often, they start quietly in our school boards and local elections.

Is the U-Pass system fair? 

The current U-Pass system reveals that UVic prioritizes sustainability over free consumer choice, a dangerous removal of personal freedom. While a subsidized system for affordable bus transit may sound nice,…

Student housing should look nice, too 

When asked about the new student housing, Saanich resident Megan Wilson said she supported more housing for students, but just couldn’t get past the looks. “I think there’s probably a…

The art of writing letters is dying

For some, letters are not just about telling your inner feelings to someone you love, but they are also a quiet way of checking in, of making sure someone is…

‘Bandit races’ means anyone can join, but should they?

If you also have the urge to jump in on a major race event, please do so considerately, and with your safety in mind.

UVic should join Tofino in banning single-use plastic bottles

With this being said, the environmental impact that comes with the production of a reusable water bottle is significantly larger than that of a single-use plastic water bottle. This doesn’t…

Wikipedia is one of the last sanctums of information on the internet 

This profit model (or rather, lack thereof) is the encyclopedia's other greatest strength. Their freedom from shareholders means they are less susceptible to certain kinds of bias and can continue…