UVic political science student Haruun Ali running for Edmonton City Council March 12, 2021March 28, 2021 Christopher Driscoll Ali’s platform includes affordable housing and police reform Photo provided. First-year UVic political science student, Haruun Ali, aims to become Edmonton’s youngest and first ever Black city councillor. At 17 years old,...
UVSS meets quorum, passes bylaw changes at SAGM March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Alec Lazenby Board passes salary increase and changes to job descriptions for lead directors File graphic by Niusha Derakhshan. On Feb. 25, the UVSS held their semi-annual general meeting (SAGM) over Zoom. Amidst the...
UVic planning for a full return to face-to-face learning in the fall March 9, 2021March 25, 2021 Kate Korte COVID-19 notices at the entrance of the David Strong Building. The campus remains mostly deserted after UVic discontinued in-person classes in March. Photo by Michael John Lo. After optimistic news from...
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...
New Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness social enterprise model aims to alleviate youth homelessness February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Alec Lazenby Project is youth-led and will provide housing, supports, and job opportunities for up to 30 unhoused youth Photo provided. In late January, the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness (GVCEH) formally announced...
Robyn Maynard headlines 2021 UVic Humanities Literacy Week February 25, 2021March 13, 2021 Alec Lazenby This year’s Humanities Literacy Week aimed to centre BIPOC voices and non-traditional forms of humanities research.
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...
Worsened gender-based violence continues during COVID-19, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities February 17, 2021February 22, 2021 Mary Heeg Since the start of the pandemic, gender-based violence has increased between 20 and 30 per cent and has disproportionately affected marginalized communities. Heightened violence and its unequal effects have left
For campers at Royal Athletic Park, Hey Neighbour pilot project can’t come soon enough February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Alec Lazenby For the more than 30 campers living in Royal Athletic Park’s parking lot, the Hey Neighbour pilot project has brought a ray of hope after several months of trauma and
