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UVic international student reports off-campus assault
The student reports being pushed onto the road, being knocked down, and falling unconscious during the attack.
Approximately 300 gather downtown in march of solidarity with Iranians
The march, in protest of the Iranian government's brutal crackdown on protests, started at Centennial Square and ended at the B.C. legislature.
Proposed suspension of arts and other programs at North Island College draws community pushback
The proposal is only the latest instance of a trend facing many postsecondary institutions in B.C., and particularly on the island, and comes in the midst of a turbulent period…Opinions
Why Iranians are calling for regime change amid nationwide protests
During the current demonstrations, reports indicate that security forces used heavy machine guns, and have executed many protestors.
Canada is helping power ICE’s expansion. We should all be concerned
Canadian companies like Hootsuite, Roshel, and the U.S. subsidiary of GardaWorld have all faced backlash for doing business with the agency.
Questions remain surrounding changes to graduated licensing program
Initially, the changes were set to take effect in early 2026. With that timeline delayed until the summer, many questions still remain.Culture
‘Hamnet’ is a poignant exploration of how the arts can transform us
In a world seemingly bent on making us feel numb to the pain of others, I cannot help but sing the highest of praises for a film that reminds us…
Fred again..’s infinite album absorbs another ten tracks in ‘USB002’
In this month's Offbeat by CFUV column, a deep dive into electronic artist Fred again..'s latest release, 'USB002.'
Offbeat: CFUV shares top-charting albums in 2025
Your campus radio station’s top 25 tunes last yearSports | Lifestyle
Sumo Tigers may not be ratified, but that won’t stop them from practicing
In Vancouver, Mansfield ran the Sumo Tigers club, which he brought with him to Victoria. Though Mansfield did not know enough students to meet the membership requirements for the UVSS…
Vikes Women’s Rugby team annihilates their competition at first leg of Canada West’s Rugby 7s
CanWest Rugby 7s consists of three tournaments, the first of which was in Edmonton, where the Vikes came in second place. The next leg is on home turf.
Students of Colour Collective to host their second Global Village event next month
Overlapping will be the “Global Kitchen,” a free food fair in the SUB Upper Lounge from 12 to 3 p.m., where student chefs will prepare dishes from their cultures and…Features
The NDP collapsed in 2025. Does that mean they are irrelevant?
Former party leader Jagmeet Singh stepped down last year after losing his seat in Burnaby. Now, the party stands at a crossroads, with five potential candidates looking to be the…
For the love of local: A look into Victoria’s local market scene
“You realize that populated in your own city are hundreds of garage studios, metal working studios, people who are knitters … these markets bring them out of the woodwork and…
In conversation with John Vaillant
Fort McMurray is another perfect example. You have this urban aberration in the middle of one of the most flammable ecosystems on Earth, namely the boreal forest, and that's going…Humour
How to spend all two days of the fall reading break
If you have the Euro-summer travel bug that seems to have bitten every twenty-something, this reading break could be your chance! Go abroad and enjoy all of the wonders that…
The only guide you need to Halloween costumes
The scariest thing at UVic isn’t a costume, it’s realizing you picked the wrong major three years ago.
How UVic students can cope with the Liquor and Cannabis strike
Consider liquor distilled in seldom-used bathrooms, or encouraging your friends at Gustavson to get involved with another kind of "green" business.Meetings
UVSS Board of Directors, Jan. 19
The UVSS’s second Board of Directors meeting of 2026 saw board members provide updates, fill committee roles, and pass several motions.UVSS Board Of Directors, Jan. 5
The UVSS started 2026 with a quick 30-minute Board of Directors meeting on Jan. 5, focusing on referenda questions and ratifying clubs and course unions.
UVic Senate, Dec. 5
The final Senate meeting of 2025 saw debate over transnational education, a workspace allocation policy, gendered language, and more.Our Digital Print Issue
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