Humour

Spotted: UVic through time and space

Spotted at Victoria College, 1905 Yesterday in mathematics, Miss Charlotte stood on her tiptoes to reach for her abacus and revealed her ankles. I hope I was the only one…

A-list: Helpful ideas for Eric and Ilsa

Dear Eric and Ilsa, I saw your letter in the Globe about your financial trouble and as a less successful individual living on less than $25 000 a month I figured…

CARSA finally not open, UVic announces

The Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA), originally slated for a Fall 2013 launch, was finally not unveiled at a ceremony last Thursday.

Low oil prices hurt everyone

Because of the talk surrounding the price of oil hurting Fort McMurray’s economy—and the rest of Alberta as a whole—I decided to get a first-hand perspective. I recently talked with…

Man realizes childhood dream of becoming fire engine

Jeremy Trutch, 37, recently gave up his career as a financial planner to become a full-time fire truck. “It’s a dream come true,” Trutch said.

Illegalize catnip

Dog enjoy simple things. Food. Human. Food. Belly rubs. Food. Dog friend to Human if food involved. Dog sit for food, Dog lay down for food. Point is, Dog work…

A-List: 5 ways to beat end of term stress

Don’t sleep Sleeping takes valuable time away from looking over your notes. You can sleep when you are dead, which will probably be after you are done your exams. Plan…

Researchers in bullying study unsure why they’re hitting themselves

This week, a team of Canadian psychologists published results from a study made to determine the root motives behind those who bully others. “

Don’t play the name game

So I forgot your name. Is it really that big of a deal? I mean the first time we met at Jackie’s party—let’s face it—we were both drunk. I’m surprised…