Opinions

What was the point of that election?

After months of stoking COVID-19 fears and urging provinces to maintain strict lockdown procedures, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pulled a not-so-majestic 180°, and called on millions of Canadians to get…

Introducing us: UVic’s independent source for news

Welcome back to campus! Thanks for picking up a copy of the paper or, if you’re reading this online, browsing our site. I’m sure it's been a busy time for…

LETTER: Upper Year’s Input on the Party Scene

This is a Letter to the Editor submitted by Kailee Moreira. As an upper-year student, I think I speak for many of us when I say the actions exemplified by…

Indigenous students deal with greater barriers while attending school

The Native Students Union is a place for support, and you are always welcome at the First People’s House. There’s also a great community

Vote for higher taxes on Canada’s rich

If there’s one issue that gets university students fired up during a federal election, it’s taxes.

Keeping girls in sport means addressing barriers around self-confidence

Despite Canadian women dominating at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, a new report shows the shocking reality for Canadian girls in sport in the post-pandemic world, and it’s one we…

Trudeau could have ended water advisories years ago

The Trudeau government clearly did not heed the recommendations. They are still far behind their promised goal. In the six years that Trudeau has not been putting money towards completely…

Partying post-pandemic? Don’t drink and drive

Victoria police ran out of tow-trucks at a check stop  Over the August long weekend, the VicPD says they stopped 24 suspected impaired drivers at roadblocks. They actually ran out…

UVic’s fall return plan neglects international, immunocompromised, and disabled students

UVic’s fall return plan does not accommodate the needs of all students. Many international, immunocompromised, and disabled students are not comfortable with the return plan.