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UVic Senate, Oct. 3

The bulk of this meeting was spent discussing Academic Accommodations policy, which drew heated criticism from several senators.

UVSS ratifies ‘Students Supporting Israel’ club

One such item on the SSI website advises students on how to respond to the allegation that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute a genocide, a claim which SSI describes as…

Recent changes to Anti-Violence Project made without adequate consultation, group says

“[These are people] who are not elected because they know how to run a sexual assault center, are not elected because they know how to prevent gender based violence. They're…

AVP Men’s Circle aims to combat sexualized violence on campus

Participating in opportunities like AVP’s men’s circle is just one step students can take to make campus a safer space for everyone. By immersing oneself in these resources, you are…

UVSS Board Of Directors, Sept. 22

Lengthy meeting touched on policy concerns, motions for upcoming AGM agenda In an almost two and a half hour long meeting on Sept. 22, the UVSS board of directors discussed…

Student and faculty groups petition UVic to change accommodation systems

Critics of the university’s approach, like Brown, say that this leads to a decentralized and unpredictable system for students, with increased responsibility put on the shoulders of professors and teaching…

BC Ferries high fares are leaving students stranded

Ferry travel may be priced like a luxury, but for many students, it’s a necessity. 

Latin American and Spanish Film Week returns to Cinecenta

“Many of the films we bring will not reach Victoria if we don’t bring them,” said Dan Russek. 

Renovations to UVSS Food Bank improves access, discontinues free store

Priyanka Lopez, a masters student at UVic in the Department of Social Work, is a new user of the Food Bank. “I feel like it’s super essential,” said Lopez. “I…