Op-eds

Gift giving and reciprocating: do you have to give one in return?

Christmas is practically here! For everyone who celebrates this holiday, presents wrapped in colourful paper and bows are one of the staple images of the season. Every time you look…

Home not-so-sweet home: A case for non-market housing

There isn't one singular reason for the housing crisis. However, one underlying component won't seem to go away: the problem of profit.

Exams: No one likes them, and yet professors continue to use them

Every exam period, students from all walks of life ponder the usefulness of exams. Are they worth the burden on student mental health? 

Got sleep? 

A 2022 CDC study reports that 60 per cent of college students have poor quality sleep. What are we doing wrong and how do we fix it?  

FIFA World Cup in Qatar not a fair draw for the climate

As two devoted football fans (and yes, it is football), we are putting aside our North London rivalry in order to shed light on the blatant disregard that Qatar has…

The hypocrisy of climate activism 

The people who lecture us on climate change and environmental sustainability are the ones that need to be held accountable.

The CARSA that could have been

I’ve always been confused by the giant glass box that sits on the roof of CARSA, Centre for Athletics Recreation and Special Abilities. A third level was added to the…

I took a break from studying, here’s why you should too

The pressure of time crunches and deadlines can be daunting for students, especially during peak exam season at UVic.

Why serial killer dramas are out of touch

The recent Jeffrey Dahmer Netflix series has created quite a buzz online and on campus. With the dramatic retelling of the infamous serial killer's exploits giving audiences insight into the…