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B.C.’s Conservative Party proposes re-allocating funding to “essential fields” in post-secondary education

B.C.'s Conservative Party proposes reallocation of funding to "essential fields" should they be elected. UVic students speak out.

Residence staff began requesting naloxone training in 2022. It took the death of a student for UVic to listen

CLs at UVic may receive naloxone training following tragic death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, but CLs have been asking for training since 2022.

New Mystic Market outlets bring novelty and variety to campus food

When two new food outlets — Flamin’ Good Chicken and Pickle and Spice — arrived in Mystic Market, I jumped at the chance to test them out.

Campus bike program a success one year after reopening

UVic BikeHub is attracting more students than ever after a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19, says supervisor and volunteers.

Who is Kevin Hall?

UVic President Kevin Hall wrapped up his welcome speech and turned from the podium to exit the auditorium. 

What’s your major?

As a university student, you learn to expect the pattern of questions that ensue when someone attempts to make small talk. Usually, it goes something along the lines of, “What…

The best ways to maximize the UVic text alert function

By now, we should all be accustomed to the UVic Alert system which notifies us of incidents occurring on or near campus. This past semester we’ve had a couple different…

Commerce Students’ Society cancels week-long homelessness fundraiser due to coronavirus

Amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Victoria Commerce Students’ Society (CSS) have decided to cancel a week-long event dedicated to increasing awareness about homelessness, but will still…

Ninth annual Ideafest showcases UVic research

From March 2-7, UVic’s ninth annual Ideafest offered 35 events that publicized research being done by students, faculty, and staff. The week-long festival included interdisciplinary panels, student presentations, and a…