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Non-binary reflections on a society that “doesn’t get it”

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022
Sie Douglas-Fish
From straight-up insults to seemingly inconspicuous glances to totally inappropriate questions, a lot of the problems that non-binary folks face come from lack of exposure and education. Much like with

The hidden surge of eating disorders during the pandemic

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022
Kyla Mort
As we’ve all experienced over the past two years, the increase in COVID-19 infections brings along with it heavily imposed restrictions. These restrictions create disruptions in our daily routines involving

UVic Mechanical Engineering curriculum facilitates a culture of social disconnect

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022
Isaac Golumbia
Engineering is generally perceived as a highly technical field of study with no shortage of complex math and physics. Yet engineering, at its core, looks to develop solutions for society’s

A eulogy for our lost years of dance

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022
Kaya Martin
Try to think back to the last time you were dancing in a room full of people. Picture the low lights, the flailing limbs that brush against yours, the hot

We need to keep our focus on Indigenous struggles

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022
Boston Laferté
Although it is almost never in mainstream news anymore, the fight on Wet’suwet’en Yintah has never ended. It is still going. In early Jan. 2022, the Wet’suwet’en warned that the

It is not our job to educate

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022
Boston Laferté
Looking ahead to the new year, I think it is important for all Indigenous people to remember one thing: it is not our job to educate white people. As truth

Why there cannot be true reconciliation

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021
Boston Laferté
Graphic provided by the Native Students Union. There will never be true reconciliation. The Canadian government has shown time and time again that it does not care about Indigenous people and...

International students face unfair burden with MSP fee

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021
Raheem Uz Zaman
The B.C. government’s Medical Services Plan (MSP) premium is a major stressor for international students. Many international students, including myself, are not comfortable with the high $75 monthly premium for

Climate change is going to cost us more

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021
Letters
The extreme weather events, will cost taxpayers billions. In addition to Future-Proofing our infrastructure against the effects of Climate Change, which is increasing extreme weather events with new avenues of

Why Chief Dan George’s ‘Lament for Confederation’ is still relevant

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021
Ren ‘Wikinanish’ Louie
55 years ago Chief Dan George gave the iconic ‘Lament for Confederation’ speech during Canada’s centennial. For Indigenous Canadians, this speech carries a great level of significance due to it
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