Accessing my abilities in Cuba September 13, 2018September 11, 2018 Georgia Pike I am a student at UVic who gets around campus with the help of a guide dog. I am legally blind. With help, I was able to study for a...
Perfect practice makes perfect September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 Brianna Bock The refined art of Shorin-ji Ryu Karate I find that the best way to describe Karate is to compare it to yoga — just with more punches and kicks. Both require a great...
The top ten things to do in Xi’an, China September 5, 2018 Laurel Adams Xi’an, China, the 5 000-year-old capital of 13 dynasties, has a vast array of history, art, architecture, archaeology, and culture. Its recent incarnation as a crucial part of the international and...
Searching for a taste of home September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 Sally Lin A list of Victoria restaurants that don’t just serve burgers and fries If you are a person of colour who has recently moved to Victoria, you will quickly realize that you...
The benefits of horsing around August 14, 2018April 5, 2019 Sarah Mayer It’s a cold, brisk Friday morning at Echo Riding Stables in the outskirts of Victoria, British Columbia. Several horses are in the grass surrounding the stables, wrapped in blankets, waiting...
UVic student cleans up 1 000 pounds of beach garbage for Plastic Free July July 23, 2018July 23, 2018 Josh Kozelj It’s safe to say that Levi Hildebrand is a busy man. After travelling through Europe last semester to create video content from the Netherlands and Switzerland for 1 300 (and counting)...
How to handle silverfish this summer June 18, 2018June 15, 2018 Devon Bidal If you live in Victoria (or in any damp city), you’ve probably seen those nasty little bugs that inhabit our bathrooms, kitchens, and closets. They’re silver with long antennae and...
Name twins at UVic May 10, 2018May 8, 2018 Sarah Mayer The struggle of having a common name and having to share it My name is Sarah Mayer. The year I was born, Sarah was the fourth most popular female name according...
Summer travel tips for students April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 Kate Korte If you’re like me, exam studying comes with a side of daydreaming about summer. I cannot wait to recycle all of my notes, pack up my suitcase, and get on...
Happy hour heaven April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 Blaine Willick and Emily Fagan Fifteen hours of discount drinks to get you through finals In the midst of finals, it’s not uncommon for students’ spirits — and bank accounts — to hit an all-time low. Luckily, there are plenty...
