Enjoying music festivals, not the ER June 8, 2017June 7, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska A harm-reduction guide to doing festival drugs It's safe to say that it's summer time, folks, and that means it's time to gear up for all your favourite music festivals — but can...
Reverting to a childhood state May 11, 2017May 10, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska Kids cartoon deep cuts from the new millennium Finally, friends, exam time is over. It’s time for us to relax, kick back, and spiral so far out of control from stress...
The waiting game: Students struggle with lack of access to UVic Mental Health Services April 20, 2017April 19, 2017 Anna James and Kaitlyn Kokoska [pullquote]“I went in and explained everything. After ten to fifteen minutes the counsellor says, ‘Sounds like you’re dealing with a lot right now. Let’s book a meeting in January and...
Tax tips for the financially challenged student April 6, 2017April 5, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska Cherry blossom trees have begun popping up on Instagram feeds again, which can only mean one thing: tax season is here. For a lot of students, this might involve the...
Students petition UVic to dump coffee cup waste April 5, 2017April 5, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska A petition and YouTube video released by the University of Victoria Sustainability Project (UVSP) is demanding UVic provide more sustainable options for students sipping on their cup of morning joe. While...
CARSA under fire after harassment complaints March 23, 2017March 22, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska and Josh Kozelj On March 1, Vikes Athletics announced that the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA) had been recognized with an Outstanding Sports Facility award by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports...
Is Campus Security making students feel less safe? March 9, 2017March 22, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska On the tail ends of the new Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response draft policy, students have come forward to report their dissatisfaction with the way UVic Campus Security (CSEC) has...
Site C Dam put on blast at community panel February 22, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska Over 130 community members gathered in the David Turpin Building on the evening of Feb. 9 for “Save the Peace, Protect the Future,” a panel event on the possible outcomes...
Seven things you can do alone (again) this Valentine’s Day February 9, 2017February 8, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska Ah, Valentine’s Day. It’s the time of year that makes you feel more alone than you ever did before. But you know what? Sometimes, that isn’t a bad thing. No...
UVic Senate approves editing services policy, Creative Writing minor February 8, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska and Myles Sauer Though the big news coming out of last week’s UVic Senate meeting was UVic President Jamie Cassel’s establishment of a working group meant to find ways to address the impacts...