Mind Games May 8, 2014May 8, 2014 Graydon Leigh For many Canadians, the Stanley Cup is the silver chalice closest to their hearts. However, this particular resident of the Great White North possesses another grail that—in his eyes—rivals Lord...
Canada funds medical supplies for Ukraine February 27, 2014February 26, 2014 Graydon Leigh As the Sochi games come to a close, a controversy that continues to engulf the region has escalated. Ukrainian President, Viktor Yanukovych, has elected to tie his nation’s economy with...
Record number of B.C. transplants in 2013 February 20, 2014February 19, 2014 Graydon Leigh 2013 was a banner year for organ donations within B.C., surpassing the previous year’s already impressive quantity by over 40 transplants. The 346 transplants within the calendar year saw organ...
B.C. Ferries prices to rise January 16, 2014January 16, 2014 Graydon Leigh The travel home for next month’s reading break just became a little bit more burdensome. As B.C. Ferries raise their fare prices by 3.5 per cent on Jan. 17, UVic...
Distinguished scholars receive honorary degrees from UVic November 28, 2013November 28, 2013 Graydon Leigh and Devin Khera This past Nov. 13, two elite members of the international academic community received honorary degrees from UVic. The recipients, Patrick Lane and Dr. George Whitesides, are recognized for achievements in...
Should the Olympics impose popular values? October 17, 2013October 16, 2013 Graydon Leigh and Devin Khera When discriminatory notions result in malevolent action against certain groups, they should be reassessed by those in positions of power. The new law passed by the Russian government, which incriminates...
J.J. Abrams reboots science fiction cinema June 20, 2013November 19, 2013 Graydon Leigh and Devin Khera While interstellar travel seems far beyond the reaches of our own lifetime, it can’t hurt to dream.
R. Luongo and the Canadian Dream January 17, 2013 Graydon Leigh and Devin Khera A new collective bargaining agreement has been tentatively reached between NHL players and owners, salvaging this year’s NHL season. In light of this, a question has resurfaced in the minds...
Curiosity: inspiring the future November 8, 2012November 7, 2012 Devin Khera, Graydon Leigh and Klara Woldenga In August, the Mars rover Curiosity made its iconic descent, and we were able to witness it using nothing more than a computer screen and an Internet connection.
A hockey fan’s ideological struggle September 20, 2012November 19, 2013 Graydon Leigh and Alain Williams Those who know me well know I’m a huge hockey fan. Lately, I’ve been asked about my thoughts on the current NHL labour dispute that has ripped something I hold
