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Resources to get you through the slump of paper-writing season

Have you ever stared at the blinking cursor on a blank Word document? Watching in agony as it mocks you for not having a clue what to write, or how…

Spring cleaning like a minimalist

Recently, many people have started to see the value in minimalism. There's something to be said for the idea of only possessing what you really love and need. With that…

How to get the summer job you deserve

With summer just a few rainfalls away, the stress of job hunting is in full swing. To help the process along, here are some helpful tips and tricks to give…

Punching for a greater cause: Local boxing club empowering women through sport

For the past four years, Ellen Connor has established and grown the West Coast Wonder Women — a division of Sooke Boxing Club, and non-profit club that hosts just one…

Tinder horror stories: When swiping right goes wrong

On a site where people describe themselves in their bios as “definitely a bad influence,” “not actually a douche bag,” and “looking for a strong, confident woman … who understands…

Skilled trades survival guide

Though skilled trades have long been considered men’s work, people are beginning to realize that women also belong on-site. Here are a few different skills and resources that can help…

QVic Life provides campus community, support for queer students

QVic originally was a residence-only program run by the Office of Student Life (OSL) where LGBTQ+ students would meet up once a week and organize events for students in residence.…

A venture into non-monogamy

In 2018, when I was picking up magazines at the library I worked at, I stumbled upon a New York Times magazine cover sporting the headline “Is an open marriage…

The language of identity: Pronouns, politics, and best practices

To paraphrase Jonathan Van Ness, non-binary star of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” any opportunities we have to break down stereotypes of the binary, we are down for it, we’re here for…