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UVic club’s design wins initial phase of national drone competition
Rome says the team is “blown away” by winning first place in the design phase. He added that the honour is especially meaningful because the aerospace engineering specialty isn’t widely…
Free public transit for youth proposal gains momentum in BC
With the future of the resolution still unknown, transit advocates continue to push for a system that prioritizes accessibility and affordability.
UVic’s longest attending student passes away after 34 years of taking classes
Mr. MacGregor is unofficially UVic’s longest-attending student. If he had his way, it wouldn't have ended so soon.Opinions
Canadian identity is at risk, and only you can save it
The next time you are looking for entertainment or cultural enrichment, consider choosing local products and companies first. The survival of Canadian identity and culture depends on it.
Patriotism in Canada meant one thing following the Freedom Convoy — not anymore
“It is crucial as we … resist … to always be mindful of exactly what it is we’re defending, exactly what it is we’re standing for, and what is the…
Five things to do while waiting for grad school admissions
Have your friends started getting their offers, while your inbox is still looking empty and a little sad? Here are five ways to pass the time while you wait.Culture
Taqsiqtuut Research-Creation Lab uses Indigenous art practices to foster creativity
Igloliorte plans to have regularly scheduled workshops, activities, lectures, and drop-in sessions at the lab when the fall term begins, all of which will be free to attend.
The post-legalization legacy of UVic’s late cannabis club
UVic history student Meghan Jones — who published her honours thesis on cannabis legalization in Canada — said it’s important that current UVic students know of the club.
Have you met UVic’s campus busker?
“I want to build the community [in Victoria] and find more people that are willing to play on a set of stairs,” says Murphy.Sports | Lifestyle
The Victoria Royals have their sights set on the throne
Experience is everything. There are five teams in the WHL right now whose players have a combined 3 200+ games played –– all five in the playoffs.
Vikes men’s soccer wins bid to 2026 U Sports Championships
The USports championships are far from the biggest tournament coming to B.C. in 2026. In June and July, Vancouver will play host to some of the best players in the…
Vikes hockey club wins first championship since 2017
For the past two seasons, UVic and the VIU Mariners have been the strongest teams in the league. Last year, the Vikes fell to the Mariners in the championship game…Features
Teachers and administrators are struggling to keep up with AI as it infiltrates K-12 schools
Rossetti says that allowing students access to AI while preserving their education is “a dance that [he’s] still figuring out.”
UVic “Modern Love” Stories
These essays, true to the theme of this issue, concern sex, gender, and love. They range from hilarious to tearjerking, and represent a variety of lived experiences — no two…
Tough Love
Fate placed our university dorms side-by-side, causing us to meet again for the first time since infancy. Mabel and I bonded when the toilet overflowed into our rooms.Humour
Five things to do while waiting for grad school admissions
Have your friends started getting their offers, while your inbox is still looking empty and a little sad? Here are five ways to pass the time while you wait.
My mom dated my principal
We started hanging out in the stairwell by the library, where we would awkwardly hold each other during lunch. I chose this location intentionally, knowing my mom’s route to the…
Victoria was crowned Canada’s sexiest city, and no one is surprised
“I think Victoria is a very sexy city, especially because so many people here have amazing style,” said UVic student Rae. “Especially on campus, walking around, everybody is slaying, everybody…Our Digital Print Issue
