humour

A-list: Head-to-toe realistic summer workout

Mental Warm Up Debate buying a gym pass because you know you should go.  Get your brain muscles working harder by actually buying one and debating how much you might…

New nickel features Tim Hortons doughnut

HUMOUR: The last adjustment to the Canadian currency is set to launch in the fall of 2014: a new nickel. The new look will feature a hole in the centre…

Non-profit organization urges public to donate more brains

HUMOUR—Piece of Mind (POM), a non-profit organization that sends brains to Third World countries, held a press conference yesterday asking the public for their support and donations. According to executive…

A-list: 10 ways to spot a tourist

Distinct from Victorians, the tourist is a unique breed of human native to places all over the world. To identify a possible tourist, look closely; they can look a lot…

Sheep are the real heroes

I’ve recently discovered the wonders of what is perhaps fashion’s best-kept secret—the scarf. I’d always dismissed the scarf as a ridiculous gesture toward high fashion, or perhaps an errant nod…

9 frugal tips for the struggling student

With the end of the semester around the corner, many students are finding their wallets so light they need to tie them down. Here are some tips for our struggling…

Humour: it’s no laughing matter

What does it mean to be funny? It’s different for different people. Some people love fart jokes, while others prefer intricate social satire. Different theories on humour suggest that unexpectedness…

B.C. Transit bus arrives on time, citizens of Victoria shocked

HUMOUR—As the sun was just shedding its morning rays on Victoria, second-year UVic student Pelty Grables arrived at her bus stop on McKenzie Avenue. A few other bus riders stood…

How to make sure spring is here to stay

Spring is a tricky season to keep around; with a little group effort, we can work together to make sure that spring isn’t going anywhere. Make sure you have the…