Scientists look to give universities and students an edge on campus safety November 4, 2018November 6, 2018 Josh Kozelj Undercover Colors’ handheld tablet allows individuals to test their drink quickly and efficiently One U.S. startup company is looking to revolutionize drug tampering and campus safety systems for schools in...
Meet the puffragettes October 19, 2018October 21, 2018 Anna James The Victoria-based women who are trailblazing Victoria's cannabis industry Like many sectors, the cannabis industry is dominated by men—but not for long. From cultivating strains to marketing CBD-rich potions, two women...
SFU becomes first Canadian university to accept Bitcoin donations September 4, 2014September 3, 2014 Leah Bjornson via The Fulcrum
Success in a bottle August 14, 2014August 15, 2014 Leat Ahrony Though it only takes a day to make a week’s worth of Mylkmaid almond milk, it took five years before Kiley McLean finally rented a kitchen and started to grind.
Waffles feed Superkids March 27, 2014March 27, 2014 Max D'Ambrosio On the evening of Sunday, Feb. 23, West Coast Waffles resounds with the clatter of plates, upbeat music, and children’s laughter. The atmosphere is energetic, hectic yet contented, and the...
Human organs from a printer March 27, 2014April 3, 2014 Chelsea Wilson Imagine you are suffering from liver disease, in desperate need of a transplant. Odds are you would be part of a long waiting list to receive a donated organ. What...
A calling for charity March 27, 2014March 26, 2014 Adam Hayman If you are interested in helping out Africa Calling or starting a similar project, check out their website at africacalling.ca. “It’s just the most amazing experience ever.” – Kevin Davis Kevin Davis...
The Digital Frontier, Part III: Fighting crime on the darknet March 21, 2014March 26, 2014 Alexander Burton-Vulovic The internet poses one of the foremost challenges for today’s law enforcement. From material published on servers halfway across the world and out of reach, to the formidable security and...
The Digital Frontier Part II: The darknet bazaar March 13, 2014March 13, 2014 Alexander Burton-Vulovic Electronic currency is not a new concept, but its definition is beginning to change. The predecessors of electronic payment systems like credit cards and debit cards emerged in the first...
A toast to the Urban Dirty March 13, 2014March 12, 2014 Chelsea Wilson Urban Dirty: A glass of Hoyne’s Dark Matter with a drop shot of bourbon (because it rhymes with urban). In the UVic Urban Development Club, it’s said that if you overdo...