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...
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...
Whether it’s your first year at UVic or just the first time you’ve decided to spend the holidays in Victoria, this city has an...
There is still some time to pick out some gifts for your friends, family or yourself, and these places listed will help you get...
Alright, let’s cut to the chase: There’s no real introduction required for this post. I love poutine, and I know you do too. In...
Crisp, cold water hits my face as I dunk in the salty water. My senses are temporarily numbed and my head clears. I emerge...
It’s no secret that the housing market in Victoria could use some work—it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find rentals in the communities surrounding UVic....
Money has always been tight for students, but we all have felt the effects of the rising cost of living in Victoria—whether it’s rent,...
Young adults in University tend to be living on a budget, but it’s no secret that University students often crave delicious food to fuel...
I spend the majority of my free time outdoors visiting my favourite places to relax in nature and exploring the island to discover new...
Chances are there’s some places on campus that you can recognize from the tiniest details, with other spots you’ve rarely or never been to....
In my humble opinion, Moka House is the best cafe in Victoria to visit, hang, and study at. Here are 10 reasons why I...
As a student, it can be hard to afford a luxurious date night while paying for classes, housing, and the weekly grocery run. However,...
I have a confession to make. I didn’t even know that the University of Victoria existed until two months before I applied here. (I...
My friends recently surprised me with a belated birthday visit to Victoria! I had been feeling a bit homesick and was missing them so...
Greetings from CFB Esquimalt, the Canadian Armed Forces base just outside of Downtown Victoria. I’m doing a co-op work term with the Royal Canadian...
If you give your mom a plane ticket she will nag you about all of the house things you don’t do but should have...
Staying in Greater Victoria this summer? Love spending time outdoors? Luckily Vancouver Island is a nature lover’s haven and there are endless parks, campgrounds,...
As Annika, I am a writer as much as I am a foodie, and Victoria has emphasized this passion. As I moved to Victoria...
Here are some of my favourite eating experiences this past term as a foodie UVIC student (not in any specific order). Spoons Diner Spoons...
It’s absolutely crazy to think my third-year at UVic has already come to an end. While sometimes it feels like mentally I’m still in...