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Tight security on campus planned for Halloween weekend

Preparations are underway to prevent another year of Halloween parties at UVic . For the past two years, campus saw mass gatherings.
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What to do this October

Check out these Victoria pumpkin patches and three other activities to help you get in the spooky spirit this October.
Halloween costume cartoon illustration by Parris Mook-Sang-Forbes.

Fun last-minute costume ideas for those still in need of inspiration

With Halloween only a few days away, you might be scrambling for costume ideas right now. Maybe you’ve been busy with midterms and haven’t gotten around to thinking about it.…
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Abolish holidays

Critiquing the corruption of ‘traditional’ holy, holidays into the consumerist, godless husks of today is a favourite pastime of conservative pundits and people who hate fun. But is there a…
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COVID-19 is scary, but don’t let it stop you from enjoying Halloween in Victoria

Halloween in Victoria will look a little different this year due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, there are still many safe and probably healthier ways to celebrate the fall’s…

“Shine a Light on Mental Health” event raises awareness about campus resources and shares stories of struggle

The Student Mental Health Initiative partnered with UVic Confessions and Crushes to engage students with mental health resources on campus, and share stories of struggles through anonymous submissions.

The top five Halloween-themed sitcom episodes of all time

Sure, Christmas and Valentine's Day also earn standalone episodes every year, but they don’t have anything on the annual Halloween-themed episodes from iconic sitcoms like The Office and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.…

Cluster housing visitors limited to 20 until further consultation

On October 22, students living in the residences of Ring Road, Tower, South Tower, and Cluster Neighborhood received an email from Residence Life Services stating that due to “received concerns…

CineVic ready to spook audiences with October indie film lineup

Horror fans, get ready for a weekend of spook and fright down at Vic Theatre. This Friday and Saturday — October 18 and 19 — at the Vic Theatre on…

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