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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…
Starbucks is stressing you out
Caffeine did not make me any more successful, productive, or even awake — it just made me into an anxious yet alert squirrel for a few hours. Quitting six months…
Eating Healthy on a Budget
A common New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier, but it can be hard to stick to healthy eating with students’ limited budgets and time. Here are a few ideas…
A closer look at David Shebib, long-time Victoria independent candidate
In this election, Victoria had a crowded list of candidates. Independent David Shebib’s approach to politics could be described as “D.I.Y.” — he’s put hand-painted signs touting slogans such as…
The Dangle Dome: A new approach to Victoria housing
Behind the doors of a beautiful heritage mansion in Oak Bay are the lives of 13 young Victorians; some students, some community organizers, tree planters, and everything in between. Rather…
How to avoid getting scammed by your landlord
As someone who has encountered their fair share of illegal renting situations — because you don’t typically find out this much about renters’ rights the easy way — our writer…
Free resources and tips for saving money in Victoria
For many, Victoria is far from an affordable city, and the housing crisis doesn’t make that easier. Here are some free and cheap tips and resources to help citizens get…Our Digital Print Issue
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