Graduating into a pandemic: Amid a time of helplessness students are also hopeful March 12, 2021March 13, 2021 Alexandra Mehl This past year has shifted the student experience of university Photo by Deb Bertrand. Many of us began our university degrees sitting in a classroom filled with new faces. We scrambled...
Performing pleasure: a dive into the phenomenon of fake orgasms February 25, 2021March 13, 2021 Julya van der Sloot In a sexual culture dominated by male satisfaction, performance has become an alternative to communication for some.
Five places to connect to nature in Victoria February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Alexandra Mehl Hikes and walks for UVic students Photo by Alexandra Mehl. With a transition to online classes, students are spending most of their days at home. With the compounding stress students face, turning...
Improve your mood by busting a groove February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Annika Olson Through hardships, stressors, and difficulties, dancing has the power to create a sense of joy and contentment.
Plastics and personal protective equipment: Where does PPE go to die when it’s done saving our lives? February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Alexandra Mehl While PPE serves to protect public health, increased demand and improper disposal are contributing to plastic waste.
Molly Mormon is a drag king February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 Annie Konstantinova Victoria Drag King Nikolai Hardbasskovitch opens up about self-discovery, gender performance, creating art pre- and post-pandemic, and the unexpected outcomes of artistic identity.
Uncovering the spectrum of asexuality February 11, 2021February 25, 2021 Jodie Brady-Quinton The Hidden 'A' in LGBTQ2SIA+ Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish. Although awareness of the LGBTQ2S+ community is common, asexuality is often left undiscussed and those that identify on the asexual spectrum can feel...
Birth Control is empowering, here’s what you need to know about your contraception options February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Alexandra Mehl With knowledge and availability of contraception lacking, students often find it difficult to navigate their contraceptive options. Jennifer Gibson, coordinator of community services at Island Sexual Health, says that education
Jo-Ina Young, Métis knowledge-keeper, is a force of nature February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Lisa Ordell Jo-Ina Young is a Métis knowledge-keeper who spends her days serving on various boards of education and teaching students traditional sewing and beading. Her ancestry traces back to Maxime
W̱ЌEL, W̱,ЌELIWENS: Indigenous language revitalization through recording a SENĆOŦEN sleep meditation February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Tracy Underwood In response to sleeplessness during COVID-19, our family has tried W̱ЌEL, W̱,ЌELIWENS — which means “sleep meditation.” Through recording a version of the meditation in SENĆOŦEN, it also acts as
