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Aftermath of Vikes Rowing investigation brings new policy and initiatives to Vikes athletics

In the months since the allegations against Vikes Women’s Rowing Head Coach Barney Williams were brought to light, the Vikes administration has focused on supporting student-athletes, with less emphasis placed…

Panel discussion on B.C.’s DRIPA reveals the long journey from UNDRIP to Bill 41

A panel discussion at UVic’s First Peoples House on Jan. 16 brought together Indigenous speakers to discuss B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The conversation emphasized…
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New Public Interest Research Group conditionally accepted by UVSS

It’s been a long road to the formation of a new public interest research group (PIRG) at UVic, and it’s not over yet. Here’s a brief breakdown of the situation…

Three UVic students share how recent conflict with Iran touches close to home

Over the course of a few days, the world’s attention has turned to two countries in the Middle East — Iran and Iraq. While many students in Canada can look…

Why Kolin Sutherland-Wilson can’t stay quiet

UVic student’s week-long protest draws attention to movement against pipeline project in northwestern B.C. It’s 1997, and Art Wilson has work to do. Art usually finds himself in the background,…

Tweetcap | Jan. 10 UVic Senate meeting

The Jan. 10 Senate meeting heard reports on Canada Research Chairs and the Victoria Forum. However, administrators could not guarantee a Board of Governors vote on Divestment this month.
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UVic closed due to snow

The University of Victoria has announced it will be closed today due to snow. Tonight's scheduled event featuring Jordin Tootoo has been postponed.

The Dangle Dome: A new approach to Victoria housing

Behind the doors of a beautiful heritage mansion in Oak Bay are the lives of 13 young Victorians; some students, some community organizers, tree planters, and everything in between. Rather…

UVic welcomes rebranded mental health week to campus

This year, UVic has partnered with 15 on-campus groups to host 25 events for their sixth annual week-long mental health event, including a sold out keynote showcase with Jordin Tootoo.

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