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Campus bike program a success one year after reopening

Campus bike program a success one year after reopening

UVic BikeHub is attracting more students than ever after a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19, says supervisor and volunteers.
The government has tabled Petition e-4268

The government has tabled Petition e-4268

On Aug. 16, almost three months after Petition e-4268’s presentation, the Canadian government released their long-awaited response.
Umo Victoria

International students encounter unexpected barrier when using new transit system

International students are reporting difficulties downloading the Umo app because of the default locations on their smartphones. 

Opinions

constitutional monarchy

Off with the head (of state): The complex path to abolishing the monarchy in Canada 

One year after the Queen's passing, the monarchy in Canada is less popular than ever, but what does it mean to become a republic?
Concerts have changed and I’m allowed to not like it

Concerts have changed and I’m allowed to not like it

Between rising prices and bad behaviour, we need to revive the dying concert experience I used to be an avid concert goer before the pandemic. But ever since live music…
Letter to the editor

Dr. Sanghara’s “A New Day” poem for the UVic community

My Dad, Dr. Harbindar (Harb) Sanghara, loved teaching students and looked forward to each new school year.

Culture

A candlelit tribute to Taylor Swift

Review: A candlelit tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight concerts are every Gen Z music lover’s dream — a string quartet playing Taylor Swift songs by candlelight in a gothic cathedral.
Rifflandia “The Park” review

Rifflandia “The Park” review

The Victoria music scene’s crown jewel event has come and gone once again. Rifflandia took place over the course of two weekends this year, as opposed to its usual three-day…
Yaga

A fantastic modern retelling of Baba Yaga

Simple production highlights captivating twists, turns, and power dynamics in Yaga. Yaga is playing at the Belfry until Oct. 8.

Sports | Lifestyle

Social Psilocybin

Maybe it’s time to add a few more mushrooms to your diet

Using psilocybin socially Maybe it’s a sign of how old I’m getting, but something about alcohol just doesn’t quite do it for me anymore. The hangover, the stupid decisions, the…

Behind the counter secret menus: The barista’s well-kept secret 

Seven Starbucks drinks for fall that you’ve never heard of Even if you aren’t a Starbucks regular, you’ve probably heard of the Starbucks “secret menu.” If there weren’t enough drink…
Room Decor

How to decorate your room on a budget

As someone who just moved into a new rental house, I am frustratingly familiar with the need to decorate a new space.

Features

ORCASat

ORCASat: How UVic students took an idea from campus to space

At 3 a.m. on Dec. 29, 2022 Levente Buzás counted down the seconds until ORCASat would be released into space.
Illustration by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Is the only option for treatment to leave Victoria?

It was a Wednesday evening in December. Dylan Samuels was riding his bike home from a floor hockey game when he saw a figure on a bike looming on the…
Muscular man looking sadly at reflection of skinnier version of himself. Illustration by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Working out: The unhealthiest thing you can do?

With the rise of digital fitness, people are more vulnerable to body dysmorphia, body dissatisfaction, and eating disorders than ever.

Humour

Which UVic building are you based on your astrology sign?

Which UVic building are you based on your astrology sign?

Aries is a fiery sign that is ambitious, passionate, and they tend to make confident leaders. Aries is the Business and Economics Building.
George the Peacock

Bird squabble 

I had the honour of spotting George in the quad and asking him a few questions before he began shrieking and flew away.  
Comic by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Cancelled mid-production after two seasons

Comic by Sie Douglas-Fish.

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