Opinions

EDITORIAL | It’s time to shut up about American politics

We're officially 102 days away from the next federal election. But why is it that Canadians are more informed about an election that won't be decided until more than a…

The problem with Canada’s abortion law is that it doesn’t exist

Abortion is not accessible for all Canadians. Before we tell ourselves we are better than the divisive abortion politics in the States, let’s first take a look in the mirror.

Toronto Star free subscription a beacon of hope for dying Journalism industry

Ahead of the federal election this fall, the Toronto Star has offered university students a temporary free digital subscription. This move comes at an important time, as multiple decisions have…

We need YOU to end Canada’s systemic genocide

Last week's MMIW report detailed 231 Calls for Justice to end the genocide of Indigenous peoples in Canada — but it will take more than Trudeau's reluctant acceptance of the…

BC Ferries didn’t do their research, or they’re brainwashing us

It seems BC Ferries either hasn’t done its research or is intentionally attempting to brainwash the thousands of people who use its services everyday. In any case, the corporation is…

NEWS UNSETTLED | No more excuses

It seems that Canadians feel it’s an “exaggeration” to use the word genocide when referring to the mass murder of Indigenous peoples. As the beneficiaries of resource extraction and land…

LETTER | Re: “Blood and Bruises”

"In 'Blood and Bruises,' Natasha Simpson writes about traumatized children acting violently, arguing the UVic Teacher Education program fails to prepare teachers for these situations. This seriously misrepresents the valuable…

“No bad guys” in colonialism?

According to Michael Beggs, lawyer for the federal government in this recent landmark trial between the Saugeen Ojibway Nations and Ontario Provincial government,"there were no bad guys” throughout the long…

NEWS UNSETTLED | Starbucks: Colonizing Campus One Cup at a Time

Earlier this year, the encroachment of Starbucks onto the stolen lands currently occupied by UVic sparked anger into the hearts of students. Not only were these students upset that an…