New gender-inclusive washroom sign in basement of the SUB October 13, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska In late September, the UVSS introduced their newest gender-inclusive washroom in the basement of the Student Union Building (SUB). What once was a women’s bathroom was updated with signs and...
Drug safety and students September 21, 2017January 13, 2018 Sarah Lazin and Kaitlyn Kokoska It has been 17 months since B.C.’s provincial health officer declared a public health emergency regarding the prevalence of fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths. In that time, B.C. has seen hundreds...
UVic alumni take top nomination spots for Victoria Butler Book Prize September 21, 2017September 20, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska On Oct. 11, one of the best and brightest of Victoria's literary scene will be honoured with the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize — and there's a good chance that someone...
Electric Sex Panther continues to jam on campus and at Canoe Brewpub September 21, 2017September 20, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska Some of the best memories you’ll undoubtedly make during your university career come when you’re out on the town with friends. Unfortunately, if you’re not into laptop DJs or sweaty...
Victoria Festival of Authors returns for second year September 12, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska The Victoria Festival of Authors will bring together writers and readers together during its second annual festival. The festival, celebrating local and national authors, runs for five days from Sept....
CARSA updates Code of Conduct to explicitly prohibit “Personal or Sexual Harassment” August 10, 2017August 9, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska CARSA has made updates to their Code of Conduct last week to include “personal and sexual harassment” on their list of unacceptable behaviours. In addition to these changes to Code of...
CARSA member suspended after swearing at sexual harassers July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska A CARSA member has been suspended from CARSA for one month after being told by staffers at the gym that she had violated CARSA’s behavioural policy by swearing at gym...
LGTBQ history on display at B.C. Museum July 6, 2017July 20, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska Pride Happy Hour celebrates history and experience of B.C.’s LGBTQ community To celebrate Victoria’s Pride Month, the Royal B.C. Museum (RBCM) will be hosting its first ever Pride Happy Hour event...
Convocation: the big day June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska What graduates think of graduating After spending sleepless nights editing essays, poring over flashcards for tests, and watching Netflix instead of doing either of those things, you may feel like your...
Let’s watch people sweat June 9, 2017June 14, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska Three sports to check out in Victoria this summer You’ve already hit up all of Victoria's beaches, every amazing restaurant, and you've poked around all the cool shops close by. So...
