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Wuhan: (who will be) the next scapegoat?

As the death toll and number of infections of coronavirus rise, instead of cooperative solidarity, those who receive rising racist sentiments experience further isolation.

LETTER | Solidarity Statement in support of the Wet’suwet’en Nation, Unist’ot’en Camp and Gidimt’en Checkpoint

"To echo the voices of the Indigenous youth in our community who peacefully held space in ceremony at the B.C Parliament Building for six days: reconciliation is dead. Long live…

LETTER | Re: “Shock and disappointment” towards UVic and Vikes Athletics

First and foremost, the Vikes and the university in no way condone abusive behaviour by coaches.

A case against participation marks

Are participation marks really necessary for evaluating performance in university classes? One of our writers takes a closer look.

EDITORIAL | The Wet’suwet’en solidarity movement isn’t (really) about the pipeline

If you look past most coverage, it becomes clear that movement isn't, at its core, about the pipeline at all. The Wet’suwet’en have been working to reoccupy their territory since…

NEWS UNSETTLED | Reconciliation is dead

"No matter the form each action has taken, there has been a common declaration among them: Reconciliation is dead. This is in response to the actions, or lack thereof, by…

Why get a student loan when you could get a sugar daddy?

"Seeking Arrangement is the world’s largest monetized dating site. Their partner site — Sugar Baby University — targets students directly, and the number of students using the site nearly doubled…
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LETTER | “Shock and disappointment” towards UVic and Vikes Athletics

"I feel that I can speak with some confidence and authority when I say that there is no place for a coach who uses bullying, harassment, or mental and physical…

EDITORIAL | What would you do with 15.5 million dollars?

With the deadline for UVSS election nominations coming up on Feb. 10, it’s time for students to step forward. But year after year, we watch as very few people run…

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