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UVic criticized for ties to controversial Thirty Meter Telescope
The University of Victoria has come under fire from alumni, students, faculty, and the UVSS Board of Directors for its connection to the proposed construction of the controversial Thirty Meter…
Grad House restaurant faces possible temporary closure due to financial difficulties
The UVic Graduate Student Society (GSS) Executive Board is calling for the Graduate Representative Council (GRC) to vote on the fate of Grad House restaurant due to ongoing financial concerns.…
What B.C.’s money laundering discussion could mean for UVic
Money laundering has become a hot-button topic in B.C. politics over the last couple of months, but what exactly caused the most recent frantic discussion surrounding its threat to our…
Elizabeth May holds nonpartisan town hall at UVic for constituents
At a recent town hall at UVic, Green Party leader Elizabeth May answered questions from a crowd of her constituents on immigration, money laundering, and pipelines.
UVic President Jamie Cassels announces resignation effective June 2020
Earlier today, UVic President Jamie Cassels announced that he will be stepping down from his position at the university next year, on June 30, 2020. According to the university, the…
Federal government to provide UVic over nine million dollars for construction of National Centre of Indigenous Law
With nearly 100 students, faculty, and media members crammed into the MacLaurin Building lobby, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced this morning that the Federal government will…
LETTER | Re: “Blood and Bruises”
"In 'Blood and Bruises,' Natasha Simpson writes about traumatized children acting violently, arguing the UVic Teacher Education program fails to prepare teachers for these situations. This seriously misrepresents the valuable…
“You are not alone”: A UVic athlete’s journey with mental health in wake of a sexual assault
A UVic Athlete, Paige Thomson, was sexually assaulted at Sticky Wicket in August 2017. Since then, she has displayed resilience and bravery despite mental health challenges. By sharing her story,…Our Digital Print Issue
