Should you live in a Dorm or a Cluster House?
I have had the privilege of living in both a Cluster unit and in a traditional dorm, so I know everything there is to...
Author: spardoe
Pet Cafe and Laughter Meditation at the Multifaith Centre
I entered the new semester with an optimistic outlook, but I was quickly sucked into academic stress and the ‘January blues’. The first three...
Everything you need to know about being a Community Leader
Applications now open for student staff positions in the 2023-24 academic year. Attend an info session Jan. 25 (info below) and apply by February...
UVic’s unofficial mascot: George the campus peacock
When I first arrived at UVic in the fall of 2021, I was introduced to the official mascot; a large cartoonish Viking named Thunder....
Snow day; turning a setback into a blessing
I completed my last exam of the semester on December 19. “Finally” I thought, “I am done, and I will now be able to take...
How to manage academic burnout in university
What is academic burnout? And what effect does it have on students’ mental wellbeing? Academic burnout is when students become overwhelmed by the demands...