What Victoria College did for this day and how they are honouring Indigenous people on campus In honour of the Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Victoria College hosted the Ninth Annual Campus (Re)conciliations Conference on Indigenous Issues in Higher Education. In previous years, the college had the opportunity to invite Phyllis Webstad as a keynote […]
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An overview of Vic’s new student programming: “Gather in Goldring” and Senior International and Transition Mentor Programs. In the 2024-2025 academic year, the Goldring Student Centre has introduced a new program: “Gather in Goldring.” They have also increased programming from Senior Transition and International Mentors. From Monday to Friday, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., Vic students can
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Conversation with my past love words by Devika Gopakumar My love, tell me whyyou will not speak of the dead brown childrenin Gaza tonight Do you not mourn meas I wade throughthe lost words of allmy slaughtered poets Do you not dream of Flour bags, drenched in
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Community members gathered in solidarity outside the US Consulate in light of recent anti-trans legislation
Toronto community rallies for trans rights and autonomy Read More »
‘All Eyes on Vic’ to divest from fossil fuels
UofT students begin occupation of Victoria College Read More »
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https://thestrand.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pod_2_Listen_or_Die.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadBoo! Come and sit by the metaphorical fire as you listen to some spooky Filipino monster lore. Also in this episode, Jerico recounts many different superstitions that have impacted his life, as well as one horrifyingly embarrassing story at the beginning, as a treat for you. Outro Music: “Good
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Witches. Zombies. Skeletons. Ghosts. Traditional Halloween costumes are simply not relatable, nor scary, to the average UofT student. (Except for ghosts—as a Trinity College student, I am all too familiar with ghosts. I don’t want to talk about it). Ditch the boring stuff and opt for some costumes that will really freak everyone out! 1.
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The Just For Laughs Festival returns to Toronto from September 22 to October 1
A conversation with Oz Weaver, Just For Laughs Toronto Festival 2022 Read More »
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https://thestrand.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pod_1_Disorientation.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadNeed some chaotic but comforting advice for both incoming and returning students? Join Jerico, the podcast editor, as he explores the possibilities of the podcast through the lens of some of his favourite podcasts. Following that, he’s joined by his first guest, Cat, to answer some student questions. Are
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Readings and reflections from four years
The opposite of loneliness Read More »
