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...
Dear high school students touring campus right now April 16, 2018April 17, 2018 Sarah Mayer Some advice before you venture into the “real world” Hi, it’s me. Yes, that girl you saw walking across campus in her pyjamas. Yes, both those coffees you saw in my...
The signs suffering through exam season April 9, 2018April 4, 2018 Sarah Mayer Aries (Mar 21 — April 19) Your hot head is an issue when it comes to studying. With the Aries season (your messiest time of year) coming to a close, try to stay...
Baking with Bix: Foccacia Bread April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 Marshall Scott-Bigsby An uninteresting and intermittent cooking column Are you interested in making friends by implementing your half-assed baking ability? No? Too bad, because you’ll be making them one way or another when...
