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Is Victoria really a ‘student city?’
Bergen has many advantages for students, ranging from affordable housing to safer nightlife. Sammen, Norway’s student welfare organization, offers a double dormitory for just 3553 NOK (about $489 CAD) per…
‘Food Not Lawns:’ How guerrilla gardeners inspired the next generation of environmental activists
For others, however, guerilla gardening is an anti-colonial act meant to address food security concerns in local communities, and challenge the institutions and systems that decide who is allowed to…
Pardon our progress
Behold — a maze of orange pylons, excavators, and “Detour” signs. You might be wondering: “how does anyone get to the beach in this mess?” As it turns out, UVic…
The man behind Victoria’s favourite pub quiz
Above all, Benji’s Pub Quiz is about eliciting communication — something he takes quite seriously when developing shows. In fact, it’s downright hard work. A new show takes about ten…
Kirra Christine is changing narratives one erotic collage at a time
Meet the local artist reframing queer identities through her work Kirra Christine, artist name “Hundred Acre Goods,” is a multimedia artist whose work centres around identity and tenderness. She creates…
Victoria was crowned Canada’s sexiest city, and no one is surprised
“I think Victoria is a very sexy city, especially because so many people here have amazing style,” said UVic student Rae. “Especially on campus, walking around, everybody is slaying, everybody…
Dancing with Hearts
By the time I’ve gotten the grade back for my story, an A+ (let’s go), I’m signed up to perform at the same show Robyn will be in. It’ll be…
Victoria Event Centre — one last nail in the city’s arts and culture coffin
At the end of October, the Victoria Event Centre will be shutting its doors for good. As the venue’s last subsidies seep in from the landlord, rent suddenly growing out…Our Digital Print Issue
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