Student Activism
As Canadians post about Breonna Taylor, they often neglect opportunities to make change at home
This story discusses police killing Black people and police brutality. These elements may be difficult or traumatic for some folks to read. At the time of print, it has been…
WOC-led activism highlights racialized experiences and the BLM movement through art, community engagement
“Peopleless protest” aims to start dialogue about racism, but faced some backlash In response to George Floyd’s death from police brutality, a tight-knit group of young women of colour from…
UVic students lead massive 9 000-person Peace Rally for Black Lives at Centennial Square
Chants of “Vic Sees, Vic Hears” marked a rally for centering Black lives and voices who refuse to be beaten down by systemic racism For the second time in a…
Looking back on this year’s activism: What’s next?
Judging by the enthusiastic and liberal participation of rallies, protests, and direct action that has happened on campus and in the city this year, UVic students have certainly been stickin’…
EDITORIAL | Activism shouldn’t take a summer holiday
As classes end and exam season wraps up, students head back home, jet off to Southeast Asia, or relocate for a four-month internship or co-op in a new city. The…
Rumoured threat of arrests may have affected turnout for Victoria climate strike
Due to rumours of possible arrests, the turnout for the global student climate strike on Mar. 15 was compromised, organizers say. Some Victoria City Councillors are speculating on intentional intimidation.…
UVic students among those who turned their backs on Trudeau and Scheer
The Daughters of the Vote event in Ottawa was more politically-charged than usual this year when delegates turned their backs during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's speech, and left the room…
Students blockade Michael Williams Building at UVic
A group of students formed a picket line at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, blockading UVic’s primary administrative building to protest the #UVic Board of Governors' international tuition hikes and continued…Our Digital Print Issue
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