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Is BC falling behind on motorcycle safety?

O’Leary was rear-ended while sitting stationary on Blanshard Street, despite taking all the right precautions. He said he believes legalizing lane filtering “100 per cent” would have prevented his crash.

How to make new friends on campus 

One of the best ways you could make friends on campus is by dropping by the campus pub, Felicita's. This pub is not only a great place to meet people,…

How have academic standards changed over the years?

“As university budgets continue to tighten, I worry that we will continue to see more and more students who are simply not able to access university education,” she said. To…

Three campus resources to help students deal with stress

The SWC offers special counseling appointments for Indigenous and law students, as well as a range of group workshops tailored to transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students. If the outdoors…

An anxious planner’s guide to battling course registration woes

So you’ve made a list of the classes you need, and perhaps an elective or two to bump up the GPA. But when you search for them on the registration…

How to gain research experience as an undergraduate student

Hoping to gain research experience but not sure where to start? Here are five ways to get research experience as an undergraduate student.

Five cool student clubs to join this school year

There’s no better way to start your school year than checking out some cool clubs and meeting new interesting people. With over 150 registered clubs, there’s something for everyone at…

UVic Live Music Club president releases debut album ‘In Subtle Ways’

UVic student and musician Charis Tazumi’s debut album In Subtle Ways draws on indie, pop, folk and R&B influences in its contemplative, often dreamy tunes.

UVic researcher receives five-year grant to develop syphilis vaccine

Dr. Caroline Cameron, researcher and professor in the department of biochemistry and microbiology at the University of Victoria, is leading a team of international researchers to develop a vaccine for…

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