NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh stops for selfies at UVic October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 Kate Korte Ahead of the Federal Election on Monday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made a quick campaign stop at UVic on Friday afternoon before heading to a rally at the Dave Dunnet
100 Debates on the Environment event in Victoria draws large crowd October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Kate Korte The 100 Debates on the Environment event filled the pews of the First Metropolitan United Church on October 3. Concerned voters listened as four local candidates took to the stage
Eight events in October to get you off campus October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 Kate Korte We’re over a month into the semester, so if you haven’t left campus yet — it’s time. For those new to Victoria or just plain lazy, here’s a round-up of
Meet Autumn Peltier, the 15-year-old “Water Warrior” October 4, 2019October 21, 2019 Kate Korte A year before Thunberg’s emotional “#HowDareYou” speech made global headlines, then-13-year-old Autumn Peltier gave an impassioned address to the UN General Assembly on World Water Day while standing on
Three of the local activists that are making climate action cool October 2, 2019October 16, 2019 Kate Korte Climate change may seem like a big, lofty issue, but these local youth are fearlessly facing it head-on. Whether by leading advocacy groups on campus or leaving school to strike
Trudeau’s $148 million plan for international students is about dollars, not diversity September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 Kate Korte Last month, the Trudeau government outlined a $148 million five-year plan to diversify global recruiting efforts. But this policy announcement isn’t really about improving diversity on campus — it’s a
UVic Student whose house was destroyed by Hurricane Dorian seeks to rebuild September 19, 2019October 2, 2019 Kate Korte Hurricane left her dad stranded for two days, house destroyed Image via GoFundMe.org A week before Asiyah Robinson was expected to start her final year of a double major degree in Biochemistry...
Sexualized Violence Awareness Week brings much-needed discussions to campus September 6, 2019September 25, 2019 Kate Korte In the era of Me Too, conversations around consent and sexual health are still relatively new to university campuses. UVic's Sexualized Violence Awareness Week hopes to start those conversations
Crowds to pour into Great Canadian Beer Fest this weekend September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 Kate Korte With the Great Canadian Beer Fest this weekend, craft beer aficionados and wannabe connoisseurs alike will enjoy tasting every type of beer at Victoria's Royal Athletic Park.
Royal BC Museum releases province’s first Indigenous Repatriation Handbook August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 Kate Korte The Royal BC Museum has items from Indigenous peoples across the province in its collection — but not all of these items were collected with their permission. Now, the museum
