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Gibson, Affleck, and Hollywood’s history of harassment
At the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards, host Nick Kroll quipped, “People wondered, ‘How long would it take Hollywood to forgive someone for anti-Semitic, racist hate speech?’ The answer? Eight…EDITORIAL: Tuition hikes leave international students with a mountain to climb
Last week, the UVic Board of Governors approved a $356-million balanced operating budget for the next year. As part of that budget, the university is implementing a six per cent…Positives abundant for Uber startup in British Columbia
Ever been caught trying to find your own way home after a late night party? The options are scarce: buses have stopped running, and calling a cab would do more…Letter: In response to Jamie Cassels
Dear Jamie Cassels, This letter is a response to the statement “No room for racism or discrimination at UVic” that was published on the UVic announcements page. We are disappointed,…Letters to the editor — March 23
Racism alive and well in Canada I noticed that early Thursday afternoon, near the UVSS, there was somehow an event about “How do you challenge white supremacy?” But I assume…EDITORIAL: Third Space project highlights challenge of confronting racial discrimination
If you were around campus last week, you likely saw or heard about the art project spearheaded by the Third Space: a wall, painted in stark white, with black lettering…Letter: International students should not bear undue financial burdens
Editor, The Graduate Students’ Society (GSS) is strongly opposed to the proposed decoupling of international and domestic tuition slated for a vote at the March 28 meeting of UVic’s Board…
Letter: Those on the left need to deal with dissenting voices
Re: “In the debate over free speech, there are no clear winners,” March 9 As well meaning as the editor’s sentiments are in your editorial “In the debate over free…Our Digital Print Issue
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