Opinions

Lesbian dating apps are a barren wasteland

It’s also embarrassingly routine to match with the same queers over and over again on different apps. At some points it feels like you’ve probably seen people’s entire camera rolls…

Five ways to NOT get a co-op

I signed up in August. I attended mandatory workshops at UVic through September, October, and November, performed a mock interview audition, networked against my will, and applied to jobs relentlessly…

Canadian universities need a better business model

To ensure the sustainability of Canada’s post-secondary education system, institutions and governments must return to their core mission and ensure that equitable, high-quality education remains a public good for all…

Canadians should care about Trump’s sweeping executive actions

As the people of the United States suffer, we call for empathy, hope, and power in numbers from the rest of the globe. We call for you, Canada, to care. 

Cyclist-pedestrian shared spaces are an accident waiting to happen

I know the spokes of change turn slowly, especially at a university navigating a limited budget. But when it comes to the safety of students simply trying to get to…

Trudeau’s resignation spells trouble for students

In addition to university budgets, academic freedoms on campus could also suffer under a Poilievre government. The Conservative leader has threatened, both on Twitter/X and in an interview with The…

Exams are over, but the wait for marks persists

Is there anything more frustrating than spending countless hours scrambling to finish a final, only to still be refreshing UVic’s grading portal awaiting your results in January? 

Victoria’s 2025 proposed budget is more invested in policing the unhoused population than helping them

With the housing crisis continuing to demonstrate no end in sight, the City of Victoria needs to make serious changes to their investments.

Chrystia Freeland won’t save the Liberals

While Chrystia Freeland’s resignation marks the end of an era for Trudeau’s Liberals, it also serves as a sobering reminder: rebuilding trust and credibility can’t happen through old loyalties.