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HK protesters still have reasons to fight

Hong Kong is undeniably a part of China, but does that mean it has no chance for democracy?

What did we learn from the Simushir incident?

On Oct. 17, I spent an entire class refreshing a CBC web page every five minutes. As a proud Haida Gwaiian, it was hard for me to pay attention to…

New route, new website, same problems

B.C. Transit has a brand-new website. There is also a brand-new route: the 33 UVic via Richmond. Some transit execs could slather these accomplishments on a PowerPoint and present them…

100 per cent Canadian, 100 per cent pissed

Sitting in a crowded lecture hall a few weeks ago, I was in the process of making a new friend. We had dutifully slogged through the get-to-know-you checklist (what’s your…

What is a Martlet-type?

While on Twitter this weekend on behalf of the Martlet, I noticed that we were mentioned in a conversation with Tom Fletcher, Black Press reporter and columnist, and some industry…

Re: Is Changes coming to the capital?

I applaud Changes the Clown. He reminds us that by using art, and something that draws attention, we can build public support and find real solutions to real problems. Still,…

Breaking the liquor policy ice

Dear British Columbia, let’s talk liquor. Heck, I couldn’t think of a friendlier topic. It’s there for you when you want to wind down from a hard day, when you…

Fur is flying over RCMP hats

It's all very silly really

Higher learning or efficient spending?

My feelings for our institution are familial; it is both loved and hated. These feelings confounded me one day in the bookstore café. After buying coffee from the university-owned subsidiary,…

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