Opinions

Welcome to the world of post-normal journalism

Journalism used to be an institutional structure of social existence — journalists were the sieve through which accurate information passed before it was relayed to the public. 

Please stop telling me my degree is useless

There are a few outcomes when someone finds out that I’m an English honours student. Some people will ask about my research interests or what kind of books I like…

Letters: UVic housing is in its flop era

While trying to take the UVic housing survey, I was kicked out on question three for being a “homeowner.” Instead of moving on to the next question, I was informed…

Live action remakes? Disney needs to “let it go”

Instead of creating new and original films with new characters and storylines, Disney has recently chosen to play it safe by either recreating its own classic stories or producing unnecessary…

Scent (or stench) of a student

UVic is supposed to be a scent-free campus, but more often than not the signs on campus that make students aware of this policy are ignored. Recently, a redditor posted…

Stop idolizing celebrities

Recent allegations against Andrew Callaghan forced me to really take a step back and reevaluate the people I look up to.

It’s not just a game: The insidious monetization of “Fortnite”

On March 17, a  class-action lawsuit was filed against Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, due to the game’s purposefully addictive design

It’s time to stop fostering ignorance and silencing voices 

Whether it is removing books from libraries or canceling Drag Queen Story Times, censoring certain perspectives, identities, and beliefs creates an ignorant and uneducated society that negatively affects ourselves and…

The Intimate Images Protection Act should be unanimously accepted

The Intimate Images Protection Act is important because it can ultimately allow for the abused to take back control.