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Vulvodynia: Why a condition that affects one in six North American women is ignored, under-researched, and underfunded
Though vulvodynia, chronic pain affecting the vulvar area, affects one in six North American women at some point in their lives, it receives disproportionately low funding, publicity, and research. Some…
In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, UVic forms response committee
New coronavirus 2019-nCoV has infected more citizens worldwide than the SARS outbreak of 2002-2003. While UVic takes action to support students and faculty, Canadian screening precautions consist of self-evaluation questionnaires…
Three UVic students share how recent conflict with Iran touches close to home
Over the course of a few days, the world’s attention has turned to two countries in the Middle East — Iran and Iraq. While many students in Canada can look…
Victoria’s accessible housing is not accessible
"Despite their assertion that Victoria is facing an accessible housing crisis, the city’s housing plan will not be accessible for citizens in the most immediate need."
B.C. collects $43 million from Airbnb in first year since taxation agreement
Airbnb rentals regulated and creating revenue in Victoria Airbnb has changed the tourism industry by allowing locals to rent out space in their homes to tourists, often for a fraction…
UVic student killed in Iran plane crash
UVic student Roja Omidbakhsh was killed in a plane crash in Iran. Omidbakhsh was a first year Gustavson School of Business student, registered in what would have been her second…
(Not so) new kids on the Bloc: the Bloc Québécois’s resurgence in the 2019 Canadian federal election
"The resurgence of the Bloc Québécois in the 2019 federal election isn’t just a momentary spike in populist politics. Instead, the party’s resurgence following a near-decade of disappointing election results…
Colonialism at Christmas: How homogeneous holiday traditions damage society
These days, everyone, not only Christians celebrate Christmas. But what effect on society does this cultural norm have?Our Digital Print Issue
