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Why did Lacey-Lou’s lose out?

On June 2, 2015, Lacey-Lou Tapas Lounge announced its eviction from 1320 Broad St. after re-opening for a final night on June 1. The lounge had been operating in a…

UVic Pride referendum voted down after WebVote error

The referendum proposing increased resources for the UVic Pride Collective through an increased student levy has been struck down following a 54 per cent “no” vote on Thursday, Nov. 26.…

Inside B.C.’s BarWatch program

With the holidays approaching, it’s likely you’ll find yourself out celebrating more than usual. But what you may not know is the extent to which authorities are monitoring bar patrons…

Residence fee increases continue as planned

The rent is too damn high, and is only going to get higher, driving students and UVSS directors to stage a protest at the Board of Governors meeting last Tuesday,…

Referendum mishap stirs confusion for students

Questions abound from students when the terms of the UVic Pride referendum were changed in the middle of the voting period. When the referendum originally opened for voting today at…

TEDx Victoria’s fifth iteration set to make an impact

The fifth incarnation of TEDx Victoria will take over downtown this Saturday, Nov. 21. TEDx events are independently organized, licensed offshoots of TED, a conference that began in 1984 with…

Director of Finance and Operations takes leave, interim director elected

One might think the Director of Finance and Operations position is cursed after the Board of Directors approved a six-week leave of absence for Tristan Ryan on Monday, Nov. 16,…

Is UVic edgy enough to divest?

Last February, the University of Victoria unveiled UVic Edge, a branding initiative meant to convey a “consistent” image of a forward-thinking institution. But Divest UVic’s volunteer organizer, Malkolm Boothroyd, argues…

Engineering gets civilized, Gender Studies gets real, and the Senate gets censored

The UVic Senate reconvened on Friday, Nov. 6 to discuss such issues as department title changes, new departments entirely, and student enrolment. President Jamie Cassels opened the meeting with an…

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