Global Climate Strike
The climate strike that took place all across the globe this past week came to a conclusion on Friday, September 27th; however, the fight...
Author: Avery
How to be a little more eco-friendly
In a time of political unrest and climate change, it can feel overwhelming and as though there is no act big enough to help...
Make your voice count
On July 12th I attended the Victoria section of the Lights for Liberty Vigil. We congregated on the front steps of the Parliament Buildings...
The Science Behind Brewing the Best Beer
In my second instalment of my post on careers in distillation, I thought I’d talk about the booming craft brewing industry as a potential...
The Science of Distilling
I have always been fascinated by how art and science come together to form the beauty that is craft spirits, yet I never really...
An Ode To Cherry Blossoms
as the depths of winter come gently to an end the snow begins to melt away little pink buds cover each branch and bend...
Butterfly Gardens
If you’re looking to get away from campus on a rainy day when outdoor gardens and the ocean is out of the picture, the...
Let’s Talk About It
Please Note: this blog post mentions self-harm and various symptoms of mental illness. If this is triggering for you please be gentle with yourself...
A Salt Spring Island weekend
For my birthday this year I decided that I needed a mental health weekend, so I decided to go to Salt Spring Island and...
Types of landlords and finding a place to live
I know it’s the very beginning of a new semester and thinking about moving or your accommodation is probably the last thing on your...
Why you should take your Mum to a punk show
There are a lot of reasons why you should take your Mum to a punk show… or at least why I should take MY...
End The Stigma Around Mental Health
Please Note: this blog post mentions self-harm and various symptoms of mental illness. If this is triggering for you please be gentle with yourself...
Punking 101
Advice for punk show safety from your friendly neighbourhood punk: The first tip I have for a mosh pit, especially your first one, is...
Just Take A Second
It’s the time of year where everything is stressful, everything is happening all at once, you’re dealing with exams, the stress of the holidays,...
My Attempt At A Garden
Since I have recently moved house I was able to ask my landlord if he would mind if I weeded out a corner of...
Victoria’s 154th Highland And Celtic Festival
Once a year Victoria hosts the Highland and Celtic Festival. This year was the 154th festival celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture. The festival featured many...
The Best Form Of The 100 Mile Diet
The Okanagan is well known for its farm to table experiences and takes great pride in their farmers and chefs working together to create an...
Don’t Stand Idle, Stand Together
If you missed the recent women’s rights march in downtown Victoria, there is another opportunity to stand together in solidarity and to stand up...
Fisherman’s Wharf
Seeing as I have been revealing all my hiding spots to you guys, I decided I should continue with this theme and tell you...
Together, We Rise
In my usual blog posts, I provide you with pretty pictures and witty commentary on all the great things about Victoria and UVic. I...