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UVSS year in review: advocacy wins, five resignations, and only two contested seats in upcoming election

March 5, 2021May 18, 2021
Michael John Lo and Alec Lazenby
File photo by Belle White. Amidst the pandemic and personal difficulties, student participation at the highest level of student governance — the UVSS Board of Directors — is at an all-time...

UVic President Kevin Hall is reaching out to students with Reddit AMA, Zoom Town Halls

March 2, 2021March 3, 2021
Michael John Lo
UVic President Town Halls are back for the first time since 2014  Photo sourced from UVic on Instagram, background added. UVic President Kevin Hall is stepping into the digital limelight. President Hall...

Jonathan Granirer and David Foster to represent students on UVic Board of Governors

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021
Michael John Lo
The only candidates, seasoned representatives, step onto the board without an election File photo by Belle White. Jonathan Granirer and David Foster will represent UVic undergraduate and graduate student voices respectively on...

Fine arts students: It’s getting harder for our work to stay up on Instagram

February 16, 2021February 22, 2021
Michael John Lo
Sech says that Instagram’s selective censorship is hurting emerging artists, and is also limiting authentic expression. “In mainstream media and these music videos that you’re watching — it’s usually a

UVic esports to introduce a paid ‘battle pass’ in January

January 15, 2021January 15, 2021
Michael John Lo
There is currently no finalized price point, but the paid premium battle pass allows participating students to unlock prizes, such as a $500 tuition credit. UVic administration says that a

UVic preparing freezers for potential COVID-19 vaccine storage

December 16, 2020February 1, 2021
Michael John Lo
Clearing out these freezers will help the health authorities store the vaccine if extra storage is needed.

Bylaw-violating fuchsia clipped from Cadboro Bay boulevard

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020
Michael John Lo
A beloved fuchsia in Cadboro Bay was reluctantly trimmed by its owners on Nov. 21, despite a public campaign by a meme account to save the plant. The fuchsia was

UVic anti-racism zine empowers Asian youth to build BIPOC solidarity

November 19, 2020December 4, 2020
Michael John Lo
Cultivating Growth and Solidarity is a zine that aims to give youth tools to understand and work against racism. But it is also a story of community resiliency and deeper

City of Victoria to house 200 by end of year, while bylaw issues arise for unhoused

November 19, 2020December 4, 2020
Alec Lazenby and Michael John Lo
Homelessness continues to be a serious problem across Canada, but in Victoria it has become a particularly hot topic. As winter approaches and demand for solutions increases, the city has

1 200 repaired bikes in two years: Tim Storm brings joy of biking to the world

November 5, 2020November 23, 2020
Michael John Lo
Retired schoolteacher now rescues bikes and finds them new homes both in the CRD and overseas Photo by Michael John Lo. Tim Storm repaired and donated over 30 bikes to immigrants since...
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