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Thrifty Foods

Sleep-deprived students upset at Thrifty Foods late-night renovations 

Drilling, hammering, and other construction noise at Thrifty Foods is keeping Tuscany Village residents up at all hours.

Which water bottle are you based on your astrology sign? 

If you've heard about the insane Stanley cup craze, it might come as no surprise that I need to write an astrology piece on it.
Fairtrade chocolate

Bitter truths about the chocolate industry, and the UVic students working to improve it

“What’s good about Fairtrade is that you do have to meet [certain] social and environmental standards,” says one student.
UVic pet cafe

‘They emit so much love’: Pet Cafe brings community and connection to campus

"They emit so much love," says one student who attends UVic's Pet Cafe each Wednesday at the Multifaith Centre.
Hollywood strike

The long-awaited end to the Hollywood strikes finally came, but how has this affected our Hollywood North?

Although the Hollywood strikes heavily slowed down the industry, production didn’t fully come to a halt for some actors in B.C. 
bachelor's degree

When it comes to bachelor’s degrees, five years is the new four

In reality, many people spend more than four years doing their bachelor’s degrees; my own degree has taken four and a half years.

Why family vlogging needs to stop

Ruby Franke, creator of 8 Passengers, was arrested for alleged child abuse. She's just one example of why family vlogging needs to stop.
Handmade gifts

With holidays on the horizon, financial pressures loom large for students

Even handmade gifts have prices attached, and it’s troubling that gift-giving is such an undertaking for students under financial stress.
Thrifting

Second-hand fashion isn’t as sustainable as you think

Many students look to second-hand fashion to spruce up their wardrobes, but the clothing you already own is the most sustainable clothing.

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