McKinnon: The People’s Gym
Down in the depths of the McKinnon Building is one of my newfound favourite places on campus: the McKinnon gym/weight room. Yes, maybe it’s...
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Intramurals: For Mental and Physical Health
Intramurals was one of those things that everyone around me seemed to strongly encourage when I came to UVic in my first year. Throughout...
A Different Kind of Class
Athletic wouldn’t be one of the words I use to describe myself. Although I’ve always enjoyed participating in sports during gym classes, once it...
Animals and Athletes
For my entire living memory, I have had animals in my home in Australia where I grew up. Although I haven’t got any pets...
5 Reasons to be an Orientation Leader
This year will be my third time around as an Orientation Leader and I cannot wait. My first experience volunteering for Orientation in 2016...
Training trip: what athletes learn from the winter holiday that can’t end soon enough
Recently, my University of Victoria Swimming teammates and I journeyed south from the depths of the Canadian winter for an 11-day desert sojourn in...
Ten Words that Changed my Life
Staring across the muddy plains, where hundreds of Canada’s best cross country runners chewed up the prairie grass in the hours previous, the sun...
Transitions: Thoughts on graduating and the future
In navigating life, there is no manual. You can read all the self-help books, pick the brains of those around you, and follow suit...
The Varsity Chronicles: A Note to My First Year Self
Hello first year me, No, not that me. This me. Ah yes. Let’s take this back five years ago, which in writing seems like...
Canada West Championships: Stay the Course
The Vikes Track team ventured to Regina, Saskatchewan this past weekend for the annual Canada West Conference Championships. I want to share with you...
From Freaking Out to Climbing the Wall
Let’s be real, everyone has felt defeated at some point in life. I know there is a stigma around the topic of mental illness,...
Top 10 Back to School Events at UVic
If you’re a returning Vike, welcome back! If you’re a brand new Vike, WELCOME!
There are 10 events during the 6 week orientation that you need to check out when you arrive to campus! Whether you are a new member to Vikes Nation or an OG, there’s no better way to celebrate September than living it up (before midterms, finals, assignments and projects start to kick your booty). After all, WE ARE VIKES NATION and we know what’s up!
Don’t Sell Yourself Short
Hello My UVic World, The other day I was at a cafe reading when I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation taking place in...
Chasing Down a Dream: Locking In (Part One)
I want to share with you a small glimpse into my journey. It involves a decision to commit to an idea bigger than I...
The Moment I Knew UVic Was For Me
Those who feel a connection to UVic can often feel a distinct moment where you know it was the right choice. For me, it...
The Importance of Recovery for Student-Athletes
Varsity athletes are wired to work hard. Push through the pain of training, envision winning, and do what it takes at practice to achieve...
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...
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...
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...