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The Existence Project aims to connect people and decrease stigma around homelessness

The Existence Project holds workshops for people to connect over their experiences with homelessness. At each workshop, a storyteller with lived experiences of homelessness narrates their story to a group…
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Pandemic best practices: How to avoid unhelpful language and behavior around COVID-19

In the wake of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, cases of xenophobic behavior, racist language, and hate filled actions have skyrocketed. In light of this fact, here are some different ways…

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE | Walker Tottman, cigarette pollution at UVic

Ever notice how, for a non-smoking campus, UVic has a lot of cigarette litter? Fourth-year anthropology and environmental studies student Walker Tottman is trying to find out why.

Resources to get you through the slump of paper-writing season

Have you ever stared at the blinking cursor on a blank Word document? Watching in agony as it mocks you for not having a clue what to write, or how…

Spring cleaning like a minimalist

Recently, many people have started to see the value in minimalism. There's something to be said for the idea of only possessing what you really love and need. With that…

How to get the summer job you deserve

With summer just a few rainfalls away, the stress of job hunting is in full swing. To help the process along, here are some helpful tips and tricks to give…

Punching for a greater cause: Local boxing club empowering women through sport

For the past four years, Ellen Connor has established and grown the West Coast Wonder Women — a division of Sooke Boxing Club, and non-profit club that hosts just one…

Tinder horror stories: When swiping right goes wrong

On a site where people describe themselves in their bios as “definitely a bad influence,” “not actually a douche bag,” and “looking for a strong, confident woman … who understands…

Skilled trades survival guide

Though skilled trades have long been considered men’s work, people are beginning to realize that women also belong on-site. Here are a few different skills and resources that can help…

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