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What would you ask the university president?
Helen de Wit Political Science and Environmental Studies “What are you doing to make a better future for us students?” Mabel Bob-Manuel Third year Psychology and Environmental Studies “What…Cutting the crap in Victoria’s sewage debate
Here in Victoria, the “City of Gardens,” we take pride in our spectacular natural surroundings and our environmental consciousness. It therefore comes as a disgraceful embarrassment to most that such…CRTC clears up cellphone contract confusion
Fucking phone companies, right? If ever there were a group of companies with a firmer grasp on the wallets of this fine country, I haven’t heard of them (besides maybe…
Sexism and birthday parties
I had a most interesting experience today trying to book a party for my soon-to-be-four-year-old girl. It could have been simple. I knew where she wanted to have the party,…
Finding and creating joy this holiday season
What do the holidays mean in the 21st century? The winter holidays fundamentally promote and celebrate faith in humanity, family, and seasonal joy. Ironically, this time of the year can…
In praise of winter
Like an old god’s curse, winter has descended once more. The northern half of the province at least has the pleasantries of snow—that innocent pillow stuffing that smooths out the…
Class distinctions and the shrinking middle class
The apparent absence of class distinction is a peculiar feature of university life. Socioeconomic class is something we dislike discussing yet remain fascinated by. Daniel Craig’s rebooted James Bond is…
Geek commodity and gender equity
Geek culture is becoming a part of the mainstream. With the rapid adoption of video gaming and the commercial success of movie adaptations of popular comic books, among other growing…Our Digital Print Issue
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