Filling in the Gaps: Mental Stimulation
I am almost a month into this term where I’m not enrolled in any classes, and running full time. I write this to you...
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UVic Red Tape Bouldering Competition (Video)
A bunch of people get together in a room and touch rocks – it is a lot of fun! This is a short video recap...
The Value of Varsity Athletics: A Rebuttal
“You should reconsider where your priorities lie. Figure out if it is in academics or sport.” This statement was made directly to me in...
The best job in the world. Can you apply? Yes!!!
Wow what a journey it was: three years filled with emotion, learning, friendship and growth. For three years I worked with the UVic Residence...
Vikes Nation TOP 25 Moments of 2015!
As we wrap up another amazing year with Vikes Nation at the University of Victoria, we can’t forget to take a look back at...
Learning to Say NO.
This past year I’ve had one goal on my mind, which has been the base of how I’ve planned my days. I want to...
This is NOT a “How to Win in Intramurals” Guide
With Christmas just around the corner, big things are happening in the lives of students. One thing that may come to mind is final...
5 Easy Ways to Make Friends in Your First Year
University is a whole new chapter in life. You’ll meet different people, you’ll learn from a broader perspective, and you’ll experience things you never...
Hockey Night at UVic! (video)
Hockey Night at UVic hit our campus for the first time this year as a sell-out crowd with record-breaking attendance (519 attendees) on October...
The Pursuit Part 2: Making History
Hi My UVic World! I apologize for being MIA the past month or so. I’ve been completely caught up and swept away by rugby...
The 5 most common weight training mistakes
The fitness industry is full of misinformation, but I’m going to try to give you some advice on the basic faux pas I’ve seen...
The Pursuit
*Cue Staples commercials on TV to the tune of ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ I’ve been at UVic all summer working...
Welcome to CARSA!
Since opening to the public on May 3, 2015 – the Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA) has been praised by weight...
Euro Tour 2015
I’m writing to you from one of my favourite places: Leuven, Belgium. I’m not here for pure fun and adventure, per se. I’m here...
AHA Moments
Oprah often refers to “AHA moments.” These are moments that give perspective; moments that inspire feelings of gratitude. These are moments that may be...
I’m all about that… student-athlete life
Hi My UVic world, I’m sorry I’ve been MIA, but that past few weeks have been unbelievably busy and, no, I’m not just saying...
I’ve made it this far because….
I’ve just finished up my fourth year and, while I am not quite done yet, I want to reflect a little bit on my...
GoPro for soccer yo – It’s MARCH MADNESS!
Every year, Vikes Athletics and Recreation at the University of Victoria puts on a community soccer event called March Madness. This tournament pits teams...
Livin’ high: The chronicles of altitude camp
I’m writing to you from way, way up high – 7000 feet high to be exact. I’m currently in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, where I’m...
Island Cheer Showcase (videos)
The noise, the hype and the energy were BROUGHT on Saturday March 28 as UVic hosted its first annual Island Cheer Showcase! With nearly...