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