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Vikes Women’s Soccer collide against Cascades in no-score tie

“We created enough chances [but] we didn’t score … we just have to keep working hard. It will come.”

BC Green leadership candidates face off in debate

Voting remains open until Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 11:59p.m., and results will be announced on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Reflections of a ‘senior’ student

I’ll always cherish the friends I made a decade ago in Victoria and elsewhere, but what excites me now is returning to campus and making new connections with students and…

Is Victoria really a ‘student city?’

Bergen has many advantages for students, ranging from affordable housing to safer nightlife. Sammen, Norway’s student welfare organization, offers a double dormitory for just 3553 NOK (about $489 CAD) per…

BC Ferries high fares are leaving students stranded

Ferry travel may be priced like a luxury, but for many students, it’s a necessity. 

UVic launches new Substance Use Health Strategy

The strategy includes recommendations following the coroner’s inquest into Ms. McIntyre-Starko’s death, which concluded in May 2025.

What the Gifford case reveals about student safety at UVic

Gifford taught psychology and environmental studies at UVic for 45 years. He was suspended from teaching in 2021 after a student came forward, alleging that Gifford had told her he…

UVic Rocketry reaches supersonic speeds at Launch Canada competition

Andúril-2 passed its inspection to participate at Launch Canada on Aug. 17, 2025, and launched two days later. Prior to launch, the team had high hopes for Andúril-2 — expecting…

Victoria’s first TransFest cancelled

Some participants said they have no desire to be further involved with TransFest in any capacity, while others are hopeful for a future event. 

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