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UVic Engineering Student Society back on the Bug Push for the United Way

On Sunday, July 11, teams pushed the Bug around the ring as many times as possible from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., starting at the rainbow crosswalk in front of…

Valley Cider Company and the Cowichan Green Community partner up for another seasonal cider

For the second time, the Valley Cider Company and the Cowichan Green Community have partnered up to deliver a delicious seasonal cider that is made for the community, by the…

New UVic harm reduction club hopes to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding the overdose crisis

Starting this summer, UVic will be home to a new harm reduction club. The club will focus on bringing awareness to the overdose crisis and reduce stigma around drug use.…

Seven novels by BIPOC authors you can read this summer

Expand your reading list with these recommendations Exams are over and summer is here! With our new-found freedom it’s time for UVic students to soak up the sun with a…

Back to ‘normal’: How to handle anxiety as COVID-19 restrictions ease

With the province gearing up for a return to normal, many people are feeling anxious about returning to socializing. This is normal and completely understandable. After all, new COVID-19 cases…

UVic PhD student Monique Auger named Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation 2021 Scholar

UVic PhD student Monique Auger named as one of the 15 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation’s 2021 Scholars. Chosen from amongst 643 applicants, Auger will receive generous support for the next…

Three UVic rowers are headed to the Tokyo Olympic Games

Patrick Keane and Avalon Wasteneys talk about their Olympic debut goals and the benefits and drawbacks from training during the pandemic with the Martlet.

5 ways to act like a tourist in your own city this summer

Summer 2021 can be full of new experiences, even with COVID-19 restrictions in place On Tuesday, May 25, the B.C. government released their plan for incrementally reopening the province after…

My FED Farm provides garden kits for people in need

The Food Eco District is giving away 500 garden starter kits through the My FED Farm program.