Rumoured threat of arrests may have affected turnout for Victoria climate strike April 21, 2019April 18, 2019 Mike Graeme Due to rumours of possible arrests, the turnout for the global student climate strike on Mar. 15 was compromised, organizers say. Some Victoria City Councillors are speculating on intentional intimidation.
Social justice panel connects dots from societal barriers to individual suffering April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 Mike Graeme The “Social Justice and Human Rights” panel at UVic on April 5 encouraged participants to look beyond the individual to the structures of society that are granting or limiting their
UVic’s Japanese Culture Club hosts first Japanese Equinox Festival April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 Mike Graeme From the drums of the Uminari Taiko group that made the Michele Pujol room rumble to the Furusato Dancers twirling with branches of flowering cherry blossoms, the Japanese Equinox
The Students Strike Back: UVic students take over Senate Chambers March 28, 2019April 4, 2019 Anna Dodd and Mike Graeme On Tuesday, March 26, a mass of students — estimated between 100 and 200 people — rallied outside the University Centre Building at the University of Victoria to protest the
Coordinated global youth strike sees movement of a million strong March 22, 2019March 28, 2019 Mike Graeme Over one million young people from some 1 600 communities across the world decided to ditch school on Friday, Mar. 15 to tell adults to quit ditching the future when
Victoria to participate in global student strike for the climate March 11, 2019March 18, 2019 Mike Graeme This could potentially be the biggest global student strike for the climate to date On Friday, Mar. 15, pages of tests and textbooks will be left unturned as local youth from...
Emotional gathering in Victoria for Stolen Sisters Memorial March March 4, 2019March 18, 2019 Mike Graeme Hundreds gather in Victoria for the 12th annual Stolen Sisters Memorial March “It’s a tough day,” says Dwayne Joe of Cowichan Tribes. He is one of hundreds gathered outside of Our...
UVSS ELECTIONS | VIPIRG referendum February 26, 2019March 18, 2019 Mike Graeme In the upcoming 2019 UVSS election, students will have the choice of voting whether $3.00 of their annual student fees (or $1.50 for part-time students) continues to support the Vancouver...
UVSS ELECTIONS | Meet independent candidate Isha Dhillon February 25, 2019March 18, 2019 Mike Graeme Dhillon is running for the position of Director-at-Large Isha Dhillon is an independent candidate running for the position of Director-at-Large in the 2019 UVSS elections. What are the three most important aspects...
Saanich to purchase Kings Park for $5.5 million February 21, 2019March 18, 2019 Mike Graeme The purchase of the green space near the intersection of Richmond and Kings Rd highlights the varied needs and interests in the community Saanich has pledged to purchase the 2.23-acre parcel...
