May makes history as first Green MP

Parliament got a little greener May 2 with the election of Green Party leader Elizabeth May. May made history as the first Green Party member ever to be elected to Canadian parliament.

Youth vote mobs preach to the choir

Leading up to last month’s elections, student groups on campuses across Canada could be seen rallying in online videos in an attempt to rile fellow youth and dismiss voter apathy. “Vote mobs” orchestrated by concerned students at several of the nation’s universities drew the attention of candidates and the media alike, but it now seems unlikely that their intended audience — the youthful electorate — actually took notice.

Youth thanked amid ‘orange crush’ success

OTTAWA (CUP) — Canadians witnessed a series of astounding changes in their federal political landscape on May 2 as Stephen Harper’s Conservatives achieved their majority government and the New Democratic Party achieved Official Opposition status for the first time in history.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Harper talks education in Victoria campaign stop

A group of students and youth crashed a Conservative Party campaign stop on April 24 to show Prime Minister Stephen Harper that they will be voting in the upcoming election.

Youth voting could alter election results

Youth have the power to significantly alter the outcome of the federal election if they get out and vote. Last election, youth voter turnout (18–24-year olds) was only 37 per cent, compared to a national average of 58.8 per cent.

Students suffer from advanced campus poll rejection

Students who stood in line for hours to vote at a Guelph University’s advanced polling station were shocked when a Conservative party worker burst in and allegedly attempted to take the ballot box.

Peninsula Co-op elections draw controversy

The Peninsula Co-op has become a hotbed of controversy in recent years and people are paying special attention as its annual Board of Director elections approach.

University 101 celebrates five years on campus

People facing barriers to post-secondary education don’t fit a demographical norm, which explains the diversity of students that have participated in the five years of UVic’s University 101 program.

Students vote no to CFS

UVic undergraduate students have voted for the UVic Students’ Society (UVSS) to sever ties with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS).

Students stand up

In response to a recent sexual assault that hit the media, UVic students and community members gathered for a Day of Action Against Sexualized Violence on Tuesday, April 5.

Vote Mob engages youth

Federal politicians shouldn’t discount the youth vote — that’s the message UVic students will be sending through a “Vote Mob” video.

Gendered preconceptions unsportsperson-like

Gender connotations of certain sports require athletes to look beyond raised eyebrows

These days, few raise an eyebrow at a woman on a varsity team doing a lay-up, or a man on a varsity team sending a perfect cross into the penalty area. Say rower or swimmer and no gender pops into your head. But say field hockey or rugby, and that’s not the case.

UVic students vote no to CFS

UVic students have voted for the UVic Students’ Society (UVSS) to sever ties with national lobby group the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS).

1,361 students voted “yes” to continued CFS membership; 3,255 students voted “no”.

UVic students to cycle 1,000 km for food awareness

A parade of vibrant cyclists has set an ambitious route to pedal their message of sustainability to youth along the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island.

YPY EVENT draws peaceful protest

About 50 people gathered outside the Student Union Building (SUB) on March 28 for “Silent No More,” an event hosted by pro-life group Youth Protecting Youth (YPY).

UVSS Board sees new members

The UVic Students’ Society (UVSS) current and future Board of Directors saw some changes this past week. A recount changed the composition of the upcoming 2011-2012 Board of Directors, while two new advocacy representatives took seats at the March 28 meeting.

Media perpetuates myths: AVP

Media reports of sexual assaults may be doing more harm than good, say some sexual assault organizations.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Juan de Fuca development effects could escalate: panel

The effects of developing the Juan de Fuca Trail could escalate, cautioned speakers at a panel discussion on Tuesday, March 22.

Policy to govern non-academic conduct

UVic Student Affairs is seeking input on the creation of a new non-academic misconduct policy. The policy would allow the university to discipline students for behaviour that isn’t related to academics, overdue fees or criminal offenses.

Directors-at-large to see recount

More ballots for this year’s UVic Students’ Society (UVSS) elections have been counted but the results have yet to be finalized.