Here’s what you need to know about Vikes Varsity sports this fall September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 Josh Kozelj Despite the size of our athletic department — unlike many other universities across the country, UVic is home to just eight varsity sports — Vikes athletes, coaches, and alumni have
Olympic dreams put on full display at CARSA February 23, 2017 Cormac O’Brien The athletes who filed into CARSA’s gym on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 19, differed in gender, height, size, and age, but they all had one unifying trait—they dreamt about...
As 2016 fades, what’s next for Ryan Cochrane? January 11, 2017January 31, 2017 Alistair Ogden After winning bronze and silver medals in Beijing 2008 and London 2012 (respectively) in the 1500 metre freestyle, UVic’s most famous Olympic swimmer set his sights on gold in Rio,...
A reflection on Rio 2016, and why all that glitters is not gold August 10, 2016August 11, 2016 Cate White From the provincial housing crisis to near-weekly terror attacks, 2016 has felt like an apocalyptic year. But for the next couple of weeks, the impending doom of our world will...
Former men’s rowing head coach headed to national team February 20, 2014February 27, 2014 Tyler Bennett If you’re looking for an impressive coaching resumé at UVic, look no further than UVic’s former men’s rowing head coach Howard Campbell. He’s won five national championships in his 23-year...
What are your thoughts on the upcoming Olympic games? January 16, 2014January 15, 2014 Jon-Paul Zacharias Brandon Johnston Second year Civil Engineering "I’m excited to see team Canada play." Elly Thorne Fourth year Religious Studies "I hope there’s some noise about, is all; I don’t expect athletes to boycott the games, because it’s...
Should the Olympics impose popular values? October 17, 2013October 16, 2013 Graydon Leigh and Devin Khera When discriminatory notions result in malevolent action against certain groups, they should be reassessed by those in positions of power. The new law passed by the Russian government, which incriminates...
Vikes swimming star sets sights on Rio 2016 October 18, 2012November 19, 2013 Alex Kurial and Dez May UVic’s Richard Weinberger returns to campus with an Olympic bronze medal, seeks gold
Brave new Paralympic Games September 27, 2012November 19, 2013 Rose Mariana Robb Paralympics wow audiences even as North Americans are left in the dark