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Meet highly recruited cross country runner Ian McAllister

McAllister is the reigning two-time Ontario High School Cross Country Champion — only the twelfth runner since 1957 to win the senior men’s event back-to-back, at what’s widely considered one…

Howie Richardson’s pioneering climbing career was his tether to community

Howie Richardson’s pioneering climbing career was his tether to community. Now, the thriving Victoria climbing scene offers a similar promise.

‘We have all the tracks. It just needs to be fixed’

Advocates say Vancouver Island’s dormant rail line could be better serving our communities — and students.

The truth behind course evaluation surveys at Canadian universities

Course Evaluation Surveys, across the board, open the door to biases, cyberbullying, and systemic discrimination.

Residence staff began requesting naloxone training in 2022. It took the death of a student for UVic to listen

CLs at UVic may receive naloxone training following tragic death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, but CLs have been asking for training since 2022.

One of Victoria nightlife’s most beloved events of the year declares: Indie Sleaze is back, baby!

If I wear my Raybans from 2007 and dance really hard… will 2024 just go away? It’s 10 p.m. on a Thursday night in Victoria, B.C. and at Hermann’s Upstairs,…

The changing face of financial fraud

It’s time to look at whether Canadians are prepared for the changing landscape of financial scams powered by AI.

Long awaited returns: How the repatriation of treasures in B.C. creates ripples of change 

Repatriation is the return of Indigenous objects to their communities of origin, often from institutions that obtained them without consent.

‘World changing’: Drag provides freedom from binaries for Victoria’s LGBTQ+ community 

Though not always safe from hate, drag shows provide queer folk with refuge and the opportunity to explore and embrace their identities.