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Carey Newman's design for UVic's 2021 Orange Shirt Day t-shirts. Credit: UVic Photo Services.

Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is just a start; true reconciliation must follow

Earlier this year, the federal government declared September 30th the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday, as a response to the 80th Call to Action in…
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Problematic pandemic protocols: UVic’s irrational COVID-19 testing logic

After dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year and a half, I’m sure we all know people who have had to test for the virus, and have probably…
The Prime Minister called a snap election during a global pandemic – for what?

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…
File graphic by Emily Thiessen.

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 to the editor

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…
News Unsettled Native Students Union column

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
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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.
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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…
News Unsettled Native Students Union column

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…

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