A dim urban hum

A dim urban hum

by | Oct 17, 2013 | Editorials, Opinions

On Oct. 4 and 7, UVic’s computing network experienced outages. UVic webmail, Moodle, online student resources, and UVic netdrive, amongst other online computing services, were all inaccessible. Undoubtedly, UVic’s computer Help Desk was inundated with calls for...
UVic downvoted in World Ranking

UVic downvoted in World Ranking

by | Oct 10, 2013 | Editorials, Opinions

Every student knows grading can be an uncomfortable process. It is, however, an instructive one. The Times Higher Education (THE) supplement recently released their annual World University Rankings. The THE is the preeminent standard for many; it uses a rigorous...
Highway to the texting zone

Highway to the texting zone

by | Oct 3, 2013 | Editorials, Opinions

Ninety-one rest stops along New York state highways are now redubbed “text stops.” New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo made the announcement at a roadside podium Sept. 23, in front of large, blue highway signs reading, “It can wait—text stop 5 miles,” and “Text...