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Looking back on first year
Moving into second year, I am excited to continue to open my heart and mind to new experiences and embrace what university has to offer, both challenging and joyous.
My pet shouldn’t make it harder to find a place to live
Landlords should place more trust in responsible pet owners, and there should be more communication between possible renters and landlords. Having a pet shouldn’t be an automatic deal breaker.
Living with friends: Does it ever really work?
As we consider our living situations for the upcoming term, it’s worth asking: does living with friends as roommates ever really work?
The best ways to maximize the UVic text alert function
By now, we should all be accustomed to the UVic Alert system which notifies us of incidents occurring on or near campus. This past semester we’ve had a couple different…
What happens to students living on campus over Christmas break?: An explainer
It’s the holidays, the time of year when family and friends are the most important people in the world. To ensure that everyone gets to spend time with their families,…
Waiving interest on student loans makes education more accessible
The B.C. NDP has kept their 2017 campaign promise: ending interest payments on provincial post-secondary student loans. The government’s announcement is a crucial step forward for making post-secondary education more…
UVic’s engineering program is a recipe for burnout
If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you have someone in your life who suffers from what I like to call “engineering studentitis.” Those who suffer from this…
Fad marriage needs to stop
Loving someone in 2019 is hands down the most courageous thing you could possibly do. In a culture where marriage is often treated as a sport, people who institutionalize their…Our Digital Print Issue
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