Running for a cause November 29, 2018 Josh Kozelj UVic student Jordan Moore is running 150 laps around Ring Road this month in support of ‘Movember’ Movember is here again (and almost over!), which means you've likely noticed an increase...
Second annual BEEP day sparks innovation on campus November 21, 2018 Josh Kozelj Students, researchers, and faculty came together to showcase work being done in UVic's Biomedical Engineering department ‘Beep’ is a sound many scientists are familiar with hearing in labs, but the famous...
The importance of Daylight Saving Time November 19, 2018 Josh Kozelj Although the bi-annual time shift is being pushed to extinction, here’s why you should care about the tradition Originally a satirical proposition by Benjamin Franklin that later became an official proposition...
UVic student leads art-based mental health initiative November 6, 2018November 13, 2018 Josh Kozelj Faces of our Community event brings international and domestic students together The UVic community welcomed a wall of fresh faces to campus last month — literally. The ‘Faces of our Community’...
Scientists look to give universities and students an edge on campus safety November 4, 2018November 6, 2018 Josh Kozelj Undercover Colors’ handheld tablet allows individuals to test their drink quickly and efficiently One U.S. startup company is looking to revolutionize drug tampering and campus safety systems for schools in...
New faces nominated and ratified as representatives at latest UVSS board meeting October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 Josh Kozelj Like the dwindling number of sunny days left for Victoria this year, the latest UVSS board meeting was short and sweet. In an event that lasted just under half an...
Cannabusiness in YYJ October 18, 2018October 26, 2018 Josh Kozelj “Gonna have to get used to that,” my sister whispered to me. Sitting on a bench on the outskirts of the University of Toronto campus, over 4 000 kilometres from...
Two UVic students make bids for local office October 16, 2018 Josh Kozelj and Emily Fagan Candidates Isabella Lee and Nathan Daisley hope to bring fresh perspectives to municipal politics This fall, a pair of UVic students are hoping to make the leap from the classroom to...
Local non-profit organization sends inaugural yoga student to India October 10, 2018 Josh Kozelj Rebecca Young is The Om Work Project’s first scholarship student to travel overseas and expand her yoga training Despite never having travelled in the air for longer than six hours, 18-year-old...
Peer Support Centre launches Oct. 1 October 5, 2018 Josh Kozelj UVSS unveils new peer-to-peer support system As of Oct. 1, UVic students now have a designated safe space on campus where they can talk openly with their peers about mental health...
