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UVSS SAGM fails to hit quorum, reaches less than half of required attendance
Andrew and King attributed the low attendance to “end of year burnout,” and the fact that there were only two special resolutions put forward.
GSS referendum question could lead to one fewer refugee being sponsored, critics say
This election period, the GSS is proposing to reduce the fee collected per graduate student, per term for WUSC from $5 to $1.
Meet the students running for lead director positions in 2026
From March 4–6, students can vote on who will serve on the board of directors next year, as well as on four student fee referendum questions.Opinions
It’s not ‘just pixels’: X has become a weapon against women
X is a platform that gave abusers a tool to attack and control women and girls online. It’s a platform that allowed at least three million non-consensual sexualized images to…
Attacks on DEI are the harbinger of more hostility for our post-secondary sector
If new and diverse perspectives are considered a threat to Canadian post-secondary, that exposes how lacking in diversity our institutions already are.
Contraceptives shouldn’t require a prescription
If the purported improvements to health outcomes associated with free contraceptives are not convincing enough, there is an economic incentive to top it all off. Free contraceptives are revenue positive,…Culture
Gender Empowerment Centre to host second annual FEM-EXPO from March 9–13
“The existence of GEM is to be a strong, intersectional feminist voice on campus … our four core values are intersectional feminism, bodily autonomy, sex positivity, and collective liberation. And…
Six fantastic ‘sex and gender’ themed films from this year’s Victoria Film Festival
Of the many excellent films showcased at the Victoria Film Festival this year, these six stood out to our staff!
In conversation with Leigh Jarrett, author of queer romance series ‘The Salish Sea Society’
The Vancouver Island-based queer author talks gay narratives, writing sex scenes, and Ilya Rozanov.Sports | Lifestyle
Seven electives you can take this summer
From environmental art and movie soundtracks to family dynamics and the history of sexuality, try these low-barrier electives this summer.
UVic student housing delayed five years following B.C. budget announcement
“[The delay] was definitely very abrupt,” Lawton said. “I know UVic was on the brink of breaking ground. We were actively in the process of helping them advocate with Saanich…
Seven queer-owned businesses to support in Victoria
Next time you’re downtown, head over to Chinatown and grab some food at Dumpling Drop. Owner and operator Tarn Tayanuth started the business to support her mother following an Alzheimer’s…Features
Drag in Victoria is more than a show
The realization, that drag did not have to reinforce the binary, opened a door. Within months, Simmons was experimenting with the art form.
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…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
UVic Senate, Feb. 6
In the meeting, Senate heard discussions about the university’s demographic data, awards, enrolment levels, and an overhaul of the AWR
UVSS Board of Directors, Feb. 2
The meeting covered leadership decisions, committee appointments, policy amendments, funding approvals, and updates on ongoing campaigns.UVic Senate, Jan. 9
At its first meeting of 2026, Senate approved several new academic programs, discussed scholarship and award language, and updated research centre policy.Our Digital Print Issue
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