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Divest UVic blocks university executives and administrative staff from accessing the Michael Williams Building

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019
Natasha Simpson
“We feel that the administrators who work in this building are a threat to the security of our future,” said Juliet Watts, Divest BC Chair. “So, we’re not allowing them

Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher describes her childhood in Nazi Germany and urges the audience not to be bystanders

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019
Natasha Simpson
Inge Auerbacher’s German citizenship was stripped from her as an infant. At seven years old, she was deported to the Theresienstadt camp-ghetto in what was then Czechoslovakia. On Nov. 18,

For British Columbians feeling threatened by UNDRIP — don’t worry, there’s an escape clause!

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019
Natasha Simpson
Although B.C. has voted UNDRIP into law, Indigenous nations will still not have veto power over projects involving their lands People assembled across Canada to protest the RCMP's raid on Wet'suwet'en...

“Plow ahead”: Vikes eager to move forward following Martlet investigation into allegations against head coach Barney Williams

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019
Natasha Simpson
On Oct. 16, the Martlet reported allegations of harassment and abuse of by Barney Williams, Vikes Women’s Rowing Head Coach, who is allegedly under investigation by both UVic and Rowing

UVic Senate passes program changes and talks enrolment at Nov. 1 meeting

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019
Natasha Simpson
Driven out of the Senate Chambers by convocation regalia and without President and Senate Chair Jamie Cassels, the UVic Senate met in a lecture room in the David Strong Building

Put down the Christmas list — it’s poppy season first

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019
Natasha Simpson
There actually is a holiday between Halloween and Christmas — and it isn’t Black Friday. It’s Remembrance Day.

Photojournalist Farah Nosh talks trauma and healing as 2019’s Harvey Southam lecturer

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
Natasha Simpson
From covering the war in Iraq to photographing fluent Haida language speakers, photojournalist Farah Nosh details the trauma and healing involved in her career.

Quorum maintained throughout 2019 UVSS Annual General Meeting

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019
Natasha Simpson
Quorum was maintained at the 2019 UVSS Annual General Meeting, allowing for the completion of the entire agenda for the first time in four years.

Celebrated Vikes Women’s Rowing Head Coach under investigation for abuse and harassment

October 16, 2019November 5, 2019
Natasha Simpson
UVic hired an alumnus and Olympian to coach the Vikes Women’s Rowing Team. When the abuse allegations began, the university allegedly delayed taking action until a complainant informed Rowing Canada.

What if there really was a major spill?

October 4, 2019October 16, 2019
Natasha Simpson
The spill could be small, or it could be the next Exxon Valdez, but either way the cost for the Salish Sea may be too great.
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