Op-eds

New school year, “new” me

As September rolls around and back-to-school nerves are fresh, the desire to buy new things to soothe this uneasiness rises dramatically for a good portion of the student population.

Everything wrong with BC Ferries

Growing up on Saltspring Island, I have been at the mercy of BC Ferries since before I can remember. I’m certainly preaching to the choir by complaining about our local…

AI is catalyzing a journalistic renaissance

On June 14, the Globe and Mail published their new policy on artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism, announcing their regulations on AI.

Canada’s iniquitous public holiday system

Canada, “the True North strong and free.” This is a key component of this country’s national anthem. However, is this multicultural state, enshrined in outmoded law, truly free for all?…

The death toll of complacency 

On June 18, the OceanGate Titan submersible lost contact with its mothership. On June 14, a migrant ship capsized with 750 people aboard.

Could the Netherlands hold the solution to B.C.’s student housing problem? 

In 2019, I experienced a potential answer to the housing crisis facing students in B.C. — all I had to do was cross an ocean. 

Scent (or stench) of a student

UVic is supposed to be a scent-free campus, but more often than not the signs on campus that make students aware of this policy are ignored. Recently, a redditor posted…

Stop idolizing celebrities

Recent allegations against Andrew Callaghan forced me to really take a step back and reevaluate the people I look up to.

It’s not just a game: The insidious monetization of “Fortnite”

On March 17, a  class-action lawsuit was filed against Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, due to the game’s purposefully addictive design