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How the rise of strategic voting shook up Vancouver Island politics

“The story we saw on Vancouver Island was that folks overwhelmingly did not want Conservatives to get elected, which might come as a surprise,” said Prym Goodacre, a recent graduate…

UVic philosophy grad shooting documentary on men’s soccer team

That identity crisis, realizing how precarious an athlete’s sense of self can be, is at the core of the documentary. Many of the athletes in the film may be uncertain…

Six UVic electives with no prerequisites to register for this fall

English 240 is a variable topics course focusing on a single author, and this fall, it's Taylor Swift. According to the course description, this class “will treat Taylor Swift as…

Is BC falling behind on motorcycle safety?

O’Leary was rear-ended while sitting stationary on Blanshard Street, despite taking all the right precautions. He said he believes legalizing lane filtering “100 per cent” would have prevented his crash.

Transphobic graffiti found in Student Union Building

Lindsey Andrew, director of events at the UVSS, said the board will be exploring the possibility of a committee dedicated to responding to transphobia on campus. 

Recent conflict between India and Pakistan causing ‘stress and uncertainty’ for international students

“It’s hard to talk to your parents or loved ones who are telling you they have to evacuate and move, and can see things in the sky that aren’t stars…

New Legacy Art Gallery exhibition celebrates the life of c̓išaaʔatḥ artist George Clutesi

It truly was his humanity and kindness that made him a critically thoughtful leader. He left a legacy of inspiration for Nuu-chah-nulth people and people who are non-Indigenous people, to…

UVic student featured in Sitting Bull documentary

"I was taught that acting is ‘living truthfully under imaginary circumstances,'" said fourth-year Indigenous Studies student Nakoda Ward.

Clear your calendar for a summer of local live music in Victoria

Additionally, music lovers can often find events in more niche venues around town; record shops, tattoo parlours, photography studios, and even sports clubs!

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