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Former UVic president David Turpin announced as new U of A president

Former UVic president David H. Turpin will succeed Indira Samarasekera as the U of A's 13th president.

Board shorts: Nov. 3

REVIEW OF EVENTS After a round table check in, the UVSS board agreed almost unanimously of being tired and stressed in this hectic time of school. Several announcements were made…

Cyclists deserve respect, too

Victoria claims itself to be “bike-friendly;” however, being on the roads for about three years now—since becoming a student at the University of Victoria—I have mixed feelings about that claim.

Breaking the taboos of mental health

The three-year strategy includes a variety of initiatives focused on reducing the negative stigma surrounding mental health issues, and building a welcoming and supportive university community.

UVic geography department makes interactive bike map

Trisalyn Nelson from the UVic geography department, along with a team of researchers and students, has developed an interactive bike map used for plotting safe routes and collecting data.

National blood shortage gets Canadians donating

Canadian Blood Services (CBS) issued an appeal to Canadians at the beginning of October encouraging Canadians to donate in light of a concerning drop in inventory levels. The last shortage…

Ali Funk in profile

While wearing her Team Canada gear in New Caledonia, Funk wasn’t just training: she was fulfilling a dream.

President’s campus update: a look into UVic’s future

UVic president Jamie Cassels stressed that the UVic community must actively consider how to maintain the size and prestige of the university in the wake of financial cuts.

In support of divestment

Acclaimed professor and environmentalist David Orr once said: “Students hear about global responsibility while being educated in institutions that often invest their financial weight in the most irresponsible things.” UVic,…

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