“Preparing ourselves to stand strong”: How the Jan. 21 Ministry sit-in began January 22, 2020January 23, 2020 Michael John Lo Young Indigenous activists began occupying the downtown Victoria offices of the B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en peoples against the Coastal GasLink pipeline on
Zap Copy gets a mural facelift January 7, 2020January 9, 2020 Michael John Lo If you walk into Zap Copy today, you’ll see hand-painted bio-scenery splashed across a wall in the student-run print shop. The newest art mural at UVic, by Kay Gallivan, is
UVic Education Students forced to relocate mid-practicum due to Saanich strike action December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Michael John Lo The Saanich school strikes are finally over — thousands of students, teachers, and staff in School District 63 are finishing up their terms, with one notable exception: 22 teacher candidates
Vaccine shortages cause UVic flu clinic cancellations, delays November 17, 2019November 20, 2019 Michael John Lo Amidst national flu shot shortages, several campus flu shot clinics have been subject to cancellations and delays, including UVic's annual free clinic for students and staff on Nov. 7.
Cluster housing visitors limited to 20 until further consultation October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 Michael John Lo On October 22, students living in the residences of Ring Road, Tower, South Tower, and Cluster Neighborhood received an email from Residence Life Services stating that due to “received concerns
Orange Shirt Day in Victoria: Five years later September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Michael John Lo Every September 30, the University of Victoria and the Greater Victoria community hold events and wear orange shirts as part of an ongoing process of truth and reconciliation between Indigenous
UVic students could learn a thing or two from Hong Kong September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 Michael John Lo UVic students have a long and historic tradition of Stickin’ it to The Man. Student activism will inevitably sweep across campus sometime this year — but over in Hong Kong,
