by Alex Kurial | Nov 7, 2013 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
The Vikes men’s basketball team is riding into the regular season with plenty of momentum after a strong preseason showing, highlighted by an undefeated run in the UBC Tournament. UVic’s play went a long way in justifying the high hopes the community has for the team...
by Alex Kurial | Oct 31, 2013 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
Though few may guess it, Jaclyn Sawicki didn’t possess the stereotypical love of all things sports that many successful athletes appear to have as a child. Rather, her first encounter with soccer came through her mother. For the past three years, Sawicki has been a...
by Alex Kurial | Oct 17, 2013 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
Anyone who’s set foot on the UVic campus this term has most likely noticed the major construction project behind the McKinnon Gym. Though it may not look like much at the moment, aside from an obstacle to those who used to cut through to class on Gabriola Road, this...
by Alex Kurial | Oct 3, 2013 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
He’s been the face of UVic men’s soccer for the past two years, bringing the Vikes their fifth all-time national championship along with back-to-back playoff appearances. Now, in his third year, midfielder Cam Hundal continues to lead the UVic squad as they begin...
by Alex Kurial | Sep 19, 2013 | Sports, Sports | Lifestyle
Tip off is under a month away for the UVic Vikes men’s and women’s basketball seasons, with both sides looking to follow up on last season’s playoff appearances. Men’s team The Vikes men enjoyed a stellar run last season, which saw them go all the way to the Canadian...